Costume Favorites: TV

Since it is now October, and Halloween approaches, I thought I might talk about some of my favorite costumes! As a infrequent costumer myself, and a vintage addict, I am always analyzing costumes on screen. I could watch a terrible film just for great costumes anytime! Today I'll focus on TV and next week I'll move onto film costumes.

Of course my newest love holds a special place; Agent Carter is a fabulous show in so many ways, costumes included! I really loved most of Peggy's outfits, and the show had great 40's fashion throughout. There were some really great knits on the supporting ladies! I cant wait for the next season (January! Wahoo!) and as it is set in LA I am hoping for some serious glamour and warm weather style inspiration. The blue dress above, so obviously a patriotic nod to the Captains colors, was memorable and very pretty. I think the outfit below with her red plaid jacket and brown skirt was my favorite of Peggy's looks in the first season. The sharp color of the light blue shirt against the red, the 40's structured shoulder, the feminine nipped in waist, this ensemble has all of my favorite elements!

Then there is Downton Abbey of course, every historic costume loving gal has a few favorites from such a well costumed program! There have been misses on Downton before, at least in my eyes, but I feel like the further into the twenties the show has gone, the more in love with the costumes I fall. Even awkward Edith's costumes are super gorgeous these days! Oddly I had a really hard time finding photos of some of my favorites from the show so I just have a few here to highlight. Also. I sadly haven't been able to start watching series 6 yet, darn that ITV blocking my US IP address! No spoilers please!

This deep burgundy lace dress is one of my favorites, the lace is just so gorgeous! I love the very delicate beading along the edges and the scalloped shaped lining/slip.

One of Mary's awesome beaded dresses, she has worn many, and I had a hard time finding good photos of most of them! There was a dark green beaded dress that I loved in particular that I couldn't find a photo of. I love all of Edith's little beaded dresses too, especially the green and orange colors they favor for her. 

This is one of my favorite of Rose's costumes, I love how the colored floral is incorporated at the top of the dress, so feminine and pretty! I like most of Rose's costumes too, and her wedding dress was totally dreamy! It was an actual vintage gown, what a find for the costumer!

 Luckily while I wait for the next series of Downton to finally arrive in the US I can keep re-watching Miss Fishers Murder Mysteries! Season 3 finally arrived on Netflix and my only complaint was that there weren't more episodes! Give me more! If you visit this blog with any regularity you will know I love the 1920's, which is why having Downton and Miss Fisher's has been such a joy! Phryne Fishers wardrobe is divine from every feather topped cloche down to each elegant t-strap heel. Sure some of her outfits are a bit exaggerated, but that only ends up making me love them more!

I loved this outfit from series 3, the simple black beaded dress is something I would wear myself in a heartbeat! The crazy fuchsia sequin shawl is over the top which is perfect for Phryne, and I love a good tiara anytime!

Phryne is often to be found in gorgeous silks, the ensemble above looks to be made from and Indian sari. Great color!

I really loved this suit of Phryne's too, I never noticed that her belt buckle here is Egyptian revival too! I must make a similar suit someday.

I love this sheer black lace dress worn over a patterned lame underdress/slip. A lace dress like this could be worn so many ways with different colored slips! Miss Fisher's is dripping with late 20's inspiration!

 Lastly in my TV costume nods is Game of Thrones. While Cersei Lannister is one of my least favorite characters (I have no sympathy for her, I think she's vile!) her costumes are often the best. I really loved all of her recent black/mourning gowns. The embroidery and fabrics on the whole show are beautiful (well, for the wealthy characters) and I really enjoyed Sansa's gowns this last season too, even if they royally messed with her storyline. Though I have never made a Game of Thrones inspired costume, I'm sure I will one day. I'd love to make a long sleeved sheath dress in either velvet or brocade with GOT inspired embroidery on the shoulders.

What is this velvet? It's gorgeous!

Goth Game of Thrones style is too yummy, look at that jacquard!

Loved this power gown on Sansa, too bad they took all her power away again last season. I hope she ends up slaying everyone and becomes queen of the North! I vote Sansa!

Another beautiful costume on Sansa.

I know there are a bunch of other costumes from these shows that I loved but cant feature due to there being only bad or no photos of them online. I love the costuming on The Borgia's too, and though I haven't finished watching Outlander I am sure to find even more favorites as I continue watching the show! What are your favorite TV shows for costumes? Any costumes you have seen recently that have really struck you? I have barely scratched the surface here!