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Chucky's 90s Wardrobe: A Subtle Commentary?

Okay, so I was rewatching Child's Play 2 (don't judge, it's a classic!) and I started thinking about Chucky's outfits. Like, obviously, he's a doll, he wears what he's programmed to wear. But the overall look – those overalls, the stripey shirt – it’s so 90s, right? I'm probably overthinking this, but could it be making a small point about childhood innocence being corrupted by consumerism? Think about it: Overalls were EVERYWHERE. They were cute, they were innocent, they were what you dressed your kids in. And then here's Chucky, this evil little thing, rocking the same look. It almost feels like a visual metaphor for how something seemingly harmless and pure (like a child's toy) can be twisted into something monstrous by greed and, like, corporate carelessness. Plus, the bright color palette is super kid-friendly, which totally clashes with the horror of the movie. Kind of genius, actually. Also, and this is more of a tangent, but Andy's foster sister Kyle has AMAZING style, especially for someone living in a foster home. That oversized blazer? Want. The whole tough-girl-but-still-fashionable thing DEFINITELY influenced my early 90s looks. Anyway, back to Chucky: is it just me, or does his outfit become progressively more tattered and disturbing as the movie goes on? Subconsciously, it makes us see him less as a toy and more as a monster, even before the disfigurement kicks in. What do you guys think? Am I reading too much into a possessed doll's fashion choices? Or is there a deeper layer of style-related symbolism hidden in that Good Guy getup? Let me know!

sophiaonfilm
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