Capes And Corsets

Jumping on the Hamilton bandwaggon and sharing some fun facts about the costumes from the show and 18th century fashion.

This episode is a little different, but we felt it was a very important topic to discuss. 

Learn about the real P.T. Barnum and what his performers may have actually worn, as well as the whimsical vision of the movie's costume designer.

What this movie lacks in story, it makes up for in gorgeous costuming!

Sky and Ann talk about 1940s fashion, amidst many, many sidebars.

NASA in the early 60s with three amazing women. What more could one want in a period film?

On to women's fashion of 1912!

Sky and Ann discuss the unappreciated costumer Deborah Lynn Scott and men's fashion from 1912. 

There's no place like London, and there's certainly no costume designer like Colleen Atwood. Learn about her creative costuming style and the history of fashion during the Industrial Revolution.

Pirates of the Caribbean is a classic, but have you ever wondered how Jack Sparrow's iconic look came to be? Listen to Ann and Sky's review of the costumes from this epic film and learn some fun facts about piracy in the 18th century.

Sky shares some fun facts about the costuming choices in Les Mis while Ann shows how big of a nerd she really is . Learn about the origins of the white wedding dress, 19th century Santa outfits, and what on earth is up with those giant sleeves! 

A continuation of February's 1920s theme, Sky and Ann discuss the costumes in The Danish Girl, as well as the struggles faced by trans people in the 1920s and today.

Ah, the 20s: Fringe, short skirts, and stiletto shoes, right? WRONG! Find out how people actually dressed in the 1920s in this review of The Great Gatsby.

A special Christmas episode where Ann and Sky discuss the gorgeous costumes in this visually stunning film.

Sky and Ann discuss this hilarious romantic comedy and the costumes from both the Regency and modern era.

Ancient armor and 1910s streetwear?  Sign us up!  

Sky and Ann discuss 60s-80s fashion and the costumes in the Netflix movie, Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile.   We encourage listeners to remember the victims.  To learn more about them, read Billy Jensen's mini biographies: https://twitter.com/Billyjensen/status/1089744575554408449

How expensive was the gold dress? Did Emma Watson wear a corset after all? Are Belle's bloomers historically accurate?  Listen and find out!