Does it get any better? Honestly. I heart White Christmas. I could probably watch it everyday during the holiday season. Really I like any movie with singing and dancing, but this is a masterpiece. I religiously watch So You Think You Can Dance (hooray for Russell!), and they always talk about Bob Fosse the choreographer. I recently learned (through the show) that this is one of his earliest projects. Now I know (and so do you- whether you wanted to or not).
I digress. The point of this post is to discuss the brilliance of Edith Head, costumer extraordinaire. How do I even pick my favorite costumes from the movie? The coloration of each fabric is flawless, the tailoring and details, perfection. Let's talk specifics. I love that the men always have on suede oxford shoes dyed to match their pants. Oh, and the socks are the exact color as well. Judy's casual outfit with the full houndstooth skirt and the wide red patten leather belt is so classic. Edith always makes women look like women. I love that. I recently decided (about 98% sure) that if I could be any woman in any movie, I'd be Rosemary Clooney in White Christmas just so I could wear this dress:
I couldn't find a picture of the back- it's incredible. The brooch alone makes me drool, let alone the art deco inspired edging. Sidenote- how about the interiors at the Carousel Club where she wears this dress? The carousel horses make me laugh, and the pink stripe chairs make me excited. The Swiss Chalet ski lodge is also noteworthy.And this just makes me laugh. Danny Kaye is such a squirrel.
Thanks for your sweet comment! I didn't know you had a blog, and it's been fun perusing your posts. Your little Sadie is just precious!!
ReplyDeleteI could not agree with you more about White Christmas. I really could watch it every day during Christmas, and even though I don't know much about fashion, I totally love every outfit in this movie...well except for the "Mandy" number when Vera Ellen's anorexia legs are so disturbing they make my husband want to throw up :)
It's a toss up for me as to which dress is my favorite. The black Rosemary number you mentioned or the pink dress VE dances in in that video. I LOVE IT.
My sister and i have a video of us dancing to Sisters on a picnic table in 1995. Nice.