How to get Nicole Kidman's CEO style from 'Babygirl'
Channel your inner office siren with exact pieces from the film
If you haven’t seen Babygirl yet, perhaps you’ve been living under a rock. Released earlier this month, Nicole Kidman plays a high-powered CEO who puts her career and family on the line when she begins a sordid affair with a much younger intern, played by the newly-appointed face of Prada, Harris Dickinson.
While the film flips the script on the age-old office power dynamic by reversing gender roles, there have been several viral moments — such as the scene where Nicole Kidman chugs a glass of milk, which she recreated on stage while accepting the Best Actress Prize from the National Board of Review.
But behind the film’s hype are some truly great outfits. Nicole Kidman’s character, Romy, is a New York tech CEO and a woman in a world of men. Her outfits, masterminded by Bart Mueller and Kurt Swanson, simultaneously convey power, femininity and vulnerability.
Her office uniform of sheer pussybow blouses and pencil skirts are seductive yet stylish, and these are countered by soft knitwear and floral dresses. She basically has the dream working woman’s wardrobe.
I’ve sourced some of the exact items she wears in the biggest moments on-screen so you can build your own Babygirl wardrobe. Enjoy.
The yellow pussybow blouse
This Jason Wu Collection mustard yellow blouse plays a pivotal role in the film — it takes Romy from the boardroom to an all night rave. While this style is no longer available, I've found one similar from Leem. Perfect for sunny dopamine dressing.
The floral maxi
Romy wears this Cara Cara floral maxi dress for her daughter's birthday party, which Samuel (Harris Dickinson) makes a surprise appearance at. The tie-waist and high-neck make it a comfortable statement piece — and it's now available on The Outnet.
The charm necklace
Romy wears this Monica Rich Kosann charm necklace throughout the film, adding playfulness to her serious office looks. We can't help but feel like the "adventure compass" charm must symbolise something...
The pink suit
The pink suit Romy wears to work has sparked a major trend for 'Babygirl Pink'. While she is wearing a pencil skirt version (naturally), I love this blazer and trouser combo from The Frankie Shop. Be a blush pink beacon in a world of grey suit-wearing men! It can also be styled down with a white tee and trainers.
The asymmetric gown
Romy wears this one-sleeved blue Zuhair Murad velvet gown to attend the opening of her husband's theatre production. It's undeniably the most glamorous look of the whole film, with the blue velvet train trailing behind her. While the exact dress is no longer available, the brand has one that's very similar.
The seductive ensemble
This is the scene where Romy begins to engage in an affair with Samuel. She turns up to his hotel dressed in a sexed up version of her usual work attire. The black lace Etro blouse is seriously chic, and paired with a slit pencil skirt and sky-high heels, it's the ultimate office siren look.
The camel coat
Throughout the film, Romy wears a wool camel overcoat. It's a true wardrobe staple after all — every woman should own one.
The grey pussybow blouse
Nobody does a sheer, tie-neck blouse like Saint Laurent — and while the version Romy is wearing isn't currently available, the brand has a similar version. Paired with a grey pencil skirt, tonal dressing is an easy way to look put-together.
