11 Movies To Impress Your Local It Girl

Still from Virigin Suicides (1999) — *On set of Virgin Suicides (1999)*

The concept of the It Girl has evolved since its conception in the 20th century.

Charismatic figures like Ivy Getty, Emma Chamberlain, and Allie Rowbottom are redefining the art of self-expression and promotion.

Today's It Girls go beyond just beauty, style, and social graces. They are trailblazers who ingeniously blend their creative work with engaging, inventive marketing strategies, extending their art beyond our social feeds into realms of personal branding, bespoke merchandise, and multimedia experiences.

They are savvy writers, influencers, and artists who not only embrace the DIY ethos but also use it to stage and elevate their work, creating an intricate dance of public persona and private creation.

This new breed of It Girls is as much about crafting captivating narratives as they are about creating a buzz around their work, which means impressing your local It Girl is no easy task.

They are beautiful, layered, mutli-dimensional beings who have no interest in watching you scroll through Netflix for 30 minutes trying to find a movie.

No, to really capture the interest of any modern It Girl, you must look beyond The Marvel Universe and delve into films that are a tapestry of complex emotions, narratives, and characters.

We’ve done the grit work for you and curated a list of 11 films that are sure to impress your local It Girl.

Virgin Suicides (1999)

Sofia Coppola’s hauntingly beautiful portrayal of suburban girlhood is a cult classic for any It Girl. Tumblr was truly fascinated by the mystical allure of the Lisbon sisters and all the hot emo girls I know have spent more than a few hours internally speculating about which sister they relate to the most.

If your ideal girl seems stuck in a constant cycle of nostalgia, pondering about the enigmatic nature of memory, suggest popping on this 1999 classic for some instant brownie points.

Black Swan (2010)

Is your girl maybe a little more satanist? Black Swan’s intense portrayal of artistic obsession, ballerina culture, and straight-up insanity may even feel familiar to this girl, making this an instant classic for any It Girl.

Blur the lines [of reality and illusion] together, if you dare. But don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Girl, Interrupted (1999)

This one goes out to all the young girls who spent the majority of their youth chronically online and exposed to the dangerously depressive depths of Tumblr.

Save this movie for a third date type of thing, unless you want to get into a conversation about how it perfectly captures the raw intensity of mental health for a first link.

Closer (2004)

Let’s hope she isn’t a cheater and just likes hot people.

Jude Law, Natalie Portman, Julia Roberts and Clive Owen, need I say more? Bonus points if she’s gone as Natalie Portman in the pink wig for Halloween before.

Gone Girl (2014)

If she has a t-shirt with the cool girl monologue printed in red ink on it, just know she’s considered you’re just as bad as that guy at least once before.

Prove her wrong by shaking your head every time Ben Affleck is on screen. That’s right, you’re a progressive feminist, aren’t you?

Lady Bird (2017)

Perfect if she has a “good girl” kink. Or if she just really really likes Timothy Chalamet.

Certain to make her cry if she has mommy issues, and secretly still feels 17. Avoid if she still lives with her mom.

Palo Alto (2013)

A personal favourite of mine; I’m a big sucker for some good-old teenage angst set to the backdrop of good old suburbia.

The It Girls get it.

The Bling Ring (2013)

If your girl knows every pop culture reference and seems to be lightyears ahead of you when it comes to memes, I can confidently say that she has a long personal relationship with this movie.

Even if she’s seen it 100 times, she’ll be more than willing to make it 101.

Burlesque (2010)

Glitz, glamour, and a movie score you get only once a generation. Plus, it might inspire some dancing of her own.

It’s like Fame (1980) but less depressing, and with Cher. How could you go wrong?

Material Girls (2006)

Real It Girls were obsessed with Hilary Duff - in fact, I dare you to ask her what artist her first concert was. 50% chance it was Hilary Duff.

A true Y2K adventure and a better portrayal of Camp than the Met Gala. She might have forgotten about this one but it’s worth the time down memory lane.

Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

Do I even have to explain this one?

If you haven’t gotten her something in a little blue box yet pop on this movie instead. It gives the same effect without the upfront investment.