15 Costume Mistakes In Big Movies That We've Never Noticed
Many big movies in Hollywood are based on historical events, meaning factual-based mistakes are often made, especially with costumes. Here're 15 movie mistakes that might have snuck under your radar.
1. Braveheart
In "Braveheart," William Wallace who lived around the year of 1300 wears a kilt which wasn't worn in Scotland until the 16th century.
2. American Hustle
In "American Hustle," Stoddard Thoren wears a Rolex which was manufactured in 2010, but the movie is set in the 1970s.
3. Captain America: The First Avenger
In "Captain America: The First Avenger," Jim Morita wears underneath his hat a headset which wasn't produced until 2000, but the movie is set in World War II.
4. Django Unchained
In "Django Unchained," Django wears sunglasses which weren't widespread in the US until 1929, but the movie is set in the 1850s.
5. Dirty Dancing
In "Dirty Dancing," Baby wears jean shorts which weren't around until the 1980s, but the movie is set in the 1960s.
6. The Wedding Singer
In "The Wedding Singer," Drew Barrymore rocks a pretty 1990s haircut, but the movie is set in the 1980s.
7. Captain America: The First Avenger
In "Captain America: The First Avenger," Peggy Carter's hair is shoulder length. However, it's a rule that military women's hair must be off their collar when on duty in World War II.
8. The Doors
In "The Doors," Jim Morrison wears Ray-Bans that were produced in the 1980s, but the movie is set in the 1960s, and Jim died in 1971.
9. Gladiator
In "Gladiator," Russel Crowe's Lycra short can be seen under his tunic during the tiger fight. Obviously, the Lycra bike shorts cannot exist in ancient Rome.
10. Pirates Of The Caribbean
In "Pirates Of The Caribbean," the Royal Navy wear uniforms that weren't introduced until 1747, but the movie is set between 1714 and 1727 since the King of England is George I.
11. Public Enemies
In "Public Enemies," Judge Murray wears a modern judges robe which is clearly not from the right period of time. Back then a judges robe would have been much heavier and probably made out of wool.
12. Saving Private Ryan
In "Saving Private Ryan," some of the paratroopers wear black boots which weren't issued in the army until 1950, but the movie is set during the Invasion of Normandy in World War II.
13. Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves
In "Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves," Azeem uses a telescope which wasn't invented until the early 17th century, but the movie is set in 1194.
14. Troy
In "Troy," Paris on his chariot uses a beautiful parasol which were introduced to Ancient Greece in the 5th century BCE, at least 800 years after "Troy" was set.
15. Schindler's List
In "Schindler's List," almost all women have shaven legs and armpits. The truth is that no European women would shave their bodies in the 1940s.
