It’s not all about Cary Grant’s suit! Eva Marie Saint manages to hold her own as mystery woman Eve Kendall. The films costume designer was Harry Kress but Saint’s wardrobe was in essence designed by Hitchcock who disliked the clothes presented to him and took his leading lady to Bergdorf Goodman where Saint helped him to chose her entire wardrobe.
A simple and elegant look, a black pencil skirt and matching suit jacket with a smart casual white top underneath. The key to the look is the tailoring on the jacket and the finer details like the chic black court shoes and matching black gloves and bag.
A late 50s early 60s dress that wouldn’t look out of place in Mad Men. What could be garish is made classy by muting bright colours. If your lucky enough to find a jacket in the same colour or a similar palette, pair together and stand out from the crowd.
A beautifully tailored little black dress with 3/4 length sleeves and a bateau neckline. Fitted but comfortable and tucked in at the waist by a grey belt. Hitchcock has gone wild matching accessories, a matching grey belt and long gloves and a black hat with a beige rim that matches her beige handbag. Finished with a string of pearls for pure ladylike sophistication.
The most stunning dress of the film. A bright bold flowered patterned 1950s swing dress with a bateau neckline and 3/4 length sleeves, very Betty Draper. Thanks to Mad Men you can actually find similar dresses. Look for cinched in waists and full skirts to the knee or slightly below and the bolder the colour and the pattern the better.
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