Summer Camp 1996. Girls everywhere are clad in tie dye, overalls, baseball caps, and matching track suits. It is truly the all American girl dream. But, when a Brit comes to town in her penny loafers, suit, and headband and just so happens to look exactly like another camper, the world of Camp Walden changes forever. Penny Rose expertly designs the costumes in The Parent Trap to reflect how girls can simultaneously be rough and tumble but also gentle and sophisticated. She conveys that stepping into someone else’s shoes and trying on their clothes can open ones mind and prevent judgement. She shows the evolution of both main characters Hallie and Annie; as the movie progresses and the two girls begin to understand each other, their differences internally are reflectors by their clothing choices externally. They go from being two contrasting individuals and morph into a family.
Hallie
Hallie is the more free spirited of the twins. Raised by her Dad in California, she reflects a care free aesthetic. She sports denim...

...vintage baseball jackets...

...and even wears a qipao as a nod to her San Francisco roots and the vast Chinese community who live there.

Annie
Annie, born and raised in London, is a classy but sassy English girl. Her style reflects her prim and proper outlook on life. When we first see Annie arrive at camp, she is clad in a full suit.

Even when she gets pranked, her PJs keep her looking elegant.

Her fancy dress attire features delicate touches such as a headband and buttons.
Together
Once the girls realize they are in fact twin sisters and put an end to their rivalry, the two quickly learn to love their differences. They teach each other new things and open their minds to understanding the person they once loathed. Their fashion choices soon reflect this, and they can be seen in matching outfits, a symbol of their newfound alliance.

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