'Waiting To Exhale' Wardrobe Mini Appreciation Thread

Part of what has made 1995's 'Waiting To Exhale' so re-watchable for me is the amazing and varied wardrobe choices (courtesy of costume designer, Judy Ruskin) for the film's four leading ladies; Whitney Houston, Angela Bassett, Loretta Devine and Lela Rochon.

I saw this January, 1996 article from the LA Times and liked how they broke down each woman's fashion choices based on their personalities. So I'll just use quotes from said article to illustrate the points. http://articles.latimes.com/1996-01-04/news/ls-20677_1_short-dresses

'Director Forest Whitaker and Ruskin agreed on an unconventional approach. "We decided that each woman was to represent an element and an aspect of nature," the designer said. "Nature is the universal truth and that's where true inspiration comes from."

Savannah (Whitney Houston)

"Savannah represents the wind, dressing mostly in flowing clothes, such as loose pants, long sweaters and wrap-jacket suits mostly from L.A.'s Harari stores. She even wears an outfit of cloud-pattern pants and Mandarin-collar top duo."

Bernadine (Angela Basssett)

"As water, Bernadine is the cleanest and most sophisticated dresser. Her suits are mostly in creams. And in a clique where accessorizing is obviously prized to the max--bracelets, big earrings and beaded necklaces--Bernadine's virtually clutter free."

Gloria (Loretta Devine)

"As earth, Gloria is the funkiest in colorful printed tunics and blouses... And she makes major statements with accessories, including handmade beaded jewelry and big, wild hats."

Robin (Lela Rochon)

"Robin, the sex pot, is fire--the most provocative-looking of the quartet in red lace demi bra, tight orange halter dress and lots of bare midriff."

Make sure to revisit the classic film today and thank you for coming to my TEDTalk.