This period drama tells the story of a mother who never gives up looking for her son, despite the tribulations society has thrown at her. Jolie’s green suit is telling of late-1920s fashions, but it’s her persevering spirit that shines through.

Who knew a black tank top and shorts could be so thrilling? A costume that inspired a thousand crushes, this no frills get-up showed how strength is sexy as tough-as-nails Lara Croft takes on the toughest physical challenges.

Technically, Jolie didn’t even wear a costume in Beowulf, but who needs clothes when you’re a vengeful creature seeking retribution for your son who has been killed? As Grendel’s mother, Jolie lured Beowulf to his demise in the form of a beautiful golden woman, which is blatantly difficult for him to turn down.

Jolie was born to play this wicked villain—she’s even more striking in black feathers and horns. It would be easy to let the costume do the talking, but this actress uses it to elevate her powerful presence and strike fear into the hearts of the characters around her.

For Wanted, Jolie is back in a tank, this time in white, because costume designers couldn’t fathom not showing off the actor’s great arms. In the film, Jolie plays a gun-slinging, bullet-curving baddie, and what’s a better way to say “I don’t care” than with a casual tank top that’s seen better days?

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