10 Drab-to-Fab Films to Watch If You Love The Devil Wears Prada

From Cruella to Clueless, these stylish movies capture the drama and transformation of fashion-focused stories.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 2:07pm

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Whether you're in it for sharp-tongued mentors, dramatic career shifts, or that one 'Chanel boots' moment, these 10 fashion-focused films provide the ultimate escape through self-reinvention. From the high-stakes newsrooms of Manhattan to the gritty, couture-filled outbacks of Australia, these movies like The Devil Wears Prada are now streaming on Disney+, Paramount+, and more.

Why it matters

Fashion films have long captivated audiences with their stylish transformations and high-stakes workplace drama. As the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada hits theaters, these 10 movies offer a similar escape into the glamorous, cutthroat world of the fashion industry.

The details

The list includes a range of fashion-focused films, from the revenge-driven The Dressmaker to the high school hierarchy of Clueless. Many of these movies, like Cruella and Confessions of a Shopaholic, have recently shifted to streaming platforms like Disney+ and Paramount+, making them more accessible to viewers.

  • The Devil Wears Prada 2 is set to release in theaters next month.
  • As of April 2026, most of these style-centric classics have moved to Disney+ and Max, though a few remain available only for digital rental.

The players

The Dressmaker

A 2015 film that blends The Devil Wears Prada with a revenge story, following a glamorous dressmaker who returns to her Australian hometown to right the wrongs of her past.

13 Going on 30

A 2004 film where a 13-year-old girl wishes to be '30, flirty, and thriving,' waking up as a high-powered fashion magazine editor in Manhattan.

Anna Wintour

The real-life editor-in-chief of Vogue, who was the inspiration for the character of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada.

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What’s next

As the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada hits theaters next month, these 10 fashion-focused films will likely see a surge in popularity as viewers seek out similar stylish transformations and workplace dramas.

The takeaway

From classic comedies like Clueless to modern biopics like Cruella, these 10 films showcase the enduring appeal of fashion-focused stories that explore themes of reinvention, ambition, and the cutthroat world of the industry.