Watching The Devil Wears Prada causes me to involuntarily spiral into maniacal laughter. Sometimes, it’s genuine snickering at the quips and actors’ comedic timing; other times, it’s an “all you can do is laugh” moment meets recognition of, to quote Taylor Swift, the asylum where they raised me.

Certain moments are such a spot-on representation of working in magazines pre-2014, and when the powers that be announced a sequel was in the works, I was elated—and confused. What would the movie even be about?!

The recession and digital revolution changed so much (from the changes in ad revenue to innovations that made scheduling—and rescheduling—cars, meals and travel so much easier). It flattened a lot of the hierarchies and demands placed on assistants. But, all that to say, 20 years later (!!), the movie endures. It’s such a time capsule of that era, especially the Cerulean Sweater Monologue.

Anne Hathaway, who plays protagonist Andy Sachs, has said she hopes people will dress up to go to the movies, turning a night out into a fashion show. “I hope people remember how much fun they had wearing hot pink and going to see Barbie,” she told Vogue. “I’m hoping that everybody puts on their favorite Miranda Priestly-approved outfit and just has a blast.”

To that end, any high-fashion look will do, but if you really want to pay homage to the series, why not go all out? (It also makes for a great friends Halloween costume, which is what initially inspired this post back in 2024. I’ve since updated it, as I saw it bubble up in search as people plan out their Devil Wears Prada 2 looks. If you wear one, send me a pic — @lifebetweenweekends on Instagram!)

The Andy Sachs, Devil Wears Prada-Inspired Outfit

• The Cerulean Cable-Knit Sweater: Qualfort Cable-Knit Sweater ($20, Amazon) or Pretty Garden Oversized Cable Knit Sweater ($43, Amazon)
• The Button-Down Shirt: Women’s Oxford Shirt ($32, Amazon)
• The Gray Plaid Skirt: Gray Flounce Wrap Midi Skirt ($26, Amazon); Plaid A-Line Skirt ($26, Amazon; available with Prime)
• The Opaque Black Tights: 80D Solid Microfiber Tights ($7, Amazon)
• The Pointy-Toe Heels: Theshy Pointy-Toe Stiletto Heels ($58, Amazon)
• “That’s All” Tote Bag: $33, RedBubble (A nice touch, just to really drive home the lewk)

The Miranda Priestly, Devil Wears Prada-Inspired Outfit

• The Wig: Bairuisi Gray Short Layered Wig ($21, Amazon)
• The Sunglasses: Sunier Oversized Sunglasses ($14, Amazon)
• The Coat: Black Faux Fur Coat ($33—on sale from $54!—Amazon)
• The Purple Blouse: Funlingo Chiffon Blouse ($15, Amazon)

Note: We are not affiliated with 20th Century Studios, Disney or Lauren Weisberger. We’re just fans, sharing costume ideas for other fans.

This article originally ran in 2024. It has since been updated to note the Devil Wears Prada 2 and update all links and pricing for accuracy.