Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen

I had a chance to go to an exhibition [Fashion in Film: Period Costumes for the Screen] at the Paine Art Center this past summer. This was soo exciting for me, getting to view up-close-and-personal some of the beautiful dresses I've seen on the big screen which then afterwards found me wishing for days that a time machine would be invented so that I could begin the most successful career as a woman back then, a courtesan, ha!

A quick quote from the site about the exhibit before I go into picture posting mode.

“The exhibition features thirty-six period costumes worn by movie stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, and Gwyneth Paltrow in major motion pictures, from critically acclaimed films Dangerous Liaisons and Sense and Sensibility to blockbusters Indiana Jones and Titanic. The Paine’s presentation of the exhibition uniquely sets the elaborate costumes within the grandest rooms of the historic mansion…” - thepaine.org

I’ve always loved period costumes; they speak of timeless elegance and grandeur from eras gone by which I’ve always found very fascinating. Recalling those times in our history makes me want to put on some make-up, wear something frilly, and sit back on the couch (I like to think of myself in the role of an aristocrat lounging in a settee, weird you say, I think not) to watch movies like Shakespeare in love and Ever After. Speaking of, they had the actual dress that Drew Barrymore wore in Ever After for the costume ball on display!

These next few costumes are from Titanic and Sense and Sensibility. As you can see, the interior design and architect of the place was just as remarkable.

The Paine also has magnificent gardens with attractive landscaping. I love going there to take pictures, it makes a great set for self-proclaimed visual artists like myself. =D