I love Uncle Sam Adult Plus Costume
This is a collection of essays by writers, fashion historians, and fashion curators focused on the iconic actress Katharine Hepburn through the prism of her influence on American fashion. Hepburn had a wonderful fashion sense which was demonstrated in her every day wardrobe of beautifully tailored trousers, turtlenecks, sweaters, pantsuits and the many hats she accumulated over the years. She always looked modern regardless of her age and she always was unique. The essays convey the fact that Hepburn was very aware of her clothing and the impression they made even though she appeared to not care. The book also discusses the fact that when Hepburn was being dressed for stage , screen, or private wear, she was an active part icipant in the designing of those clothes. The many designers with whom she worked recognized that she was very knowledgable in regard to what worked best and they appreciated that she was a professional in her approach to what she wore, on and off screen or stage . Hepburn was blessed with a splendid figure for fashion along with a photogenic face and added to that was a keen intelligence and awareness of what worked best for her. The essays provide context and commentary for the many photographs in the book -- many photos not previously seen by the general public. The book grew out of the 2010 exhibition at Kent State University of Hepburn's theatrical and film costume s. Now the exhibit has moved to the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center (Oct. 18 2012 through January 12, 2013)and this book includes photos of the costume s from the exhibit.
This book is a "must have" for any Hepburn fan and for anyone interested in American sportswear and one of the women who made it acceptable for women to wear pants everywhere.
ReplyDeleteLove it. My husband wore this costume to one of the general election campaigns. I had made a costume for myself of the Statute of Liberty and I wore that one. We were the talk of the party BEFORE the candidate took stage. Everyone loved us. Even national media took note of us and we were on TV in places where we had never been. Loved the cosume and it will be used other times. GREAT.
ReplyDeleteOn the 4th, I dressed up like Uncle Sam to help drive biz to our fireworks stand. The whole costume was awesome. I'm 6' and 210#, and it was a little big on me - but comfortable. The Plus Size was right on the mark... If you're my size and plan on dinking around as Uncle S., be sure and get this plusser - especially if you're out and about in the heat. The only bummer was the felt hat... it was way too hot for the 4th.
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