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Tailcoats and Tiaras

38 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

A podcast reviewing the costuming choices in period dramas, fantasy films, and more!

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Episodes

18: Hamilton Costume Review

August 11, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 83 MB

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

17: Boys Don't Cry Costume Review

July 28, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MB

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

16: The Greatest Showman Costume Review

June 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MB

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.

15: Mirror Mirror Costume Review

June 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

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

The Gurnsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Costume Review

May 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

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

14: The Gurnsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Costume Review

May 26, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

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

Hidden Figures Costume Review

May 12, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

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

13: Hidden Figures Costume Review

May 12, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

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

12: Titanic Costume Review (Part 2)

April 28, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

On to women's fashion of 1912!

Titanic Costume Review (Part 2)

April 28, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

On to women's fashion of 1912!

Titanic Costume Review (Part 1)

April 14, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MB

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

11: Titanic Costume Review (Part 1)

April 14, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MB

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

10: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Costume Review

March 31, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MB

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.

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street Costume Review

March 31, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MB

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: The Curse of the Black Pearl Costume Review

March 17, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

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.

9: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl Costume Review

March 17, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

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.

Les Misérables (2012) Costume Review

March 03, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

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! 

8: Les Misérables (2012) Costume Review

March 03, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

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! 

The Danish Girl Costume Review

February 18, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MB

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.

7: The Danish Girl Costume Review

February 18, 2020 08:00 - 55 minutes - 51.5 MB

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.

The Great Gatsby (2013) Costume Review

February 04, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MB

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.

6: The Great Gatsby (2013) Costume Review

February 04, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MB

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.

Episode 6: "The Great Gatsby" (2013) Costume Review

February 04, 2020 08:00 - 48 minutes - 45.3 MB

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.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Costume Review

December 24, 2019 10:26 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

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

Episode 5: "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms" Costume Review

December 24, 2019 10:26 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

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

5: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms Costume Review

December 24, 2019 10:26 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

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

Episode 4: "Austenland" Costume Review

December 20, 2019 04:52 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

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

Austenland Costume Review

December 20, 2019 04:52 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

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

4: Austenland Costume Review

December 20, 2019 04:52 - 1 hour - 60.2 MB

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

Wonder Woman Costume Review

November 22, 2019 20:04 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Ancient armor and 1910s streetwear?  Sign us up!  

3: Wonder Woman Costume Review

November 22, 2019 20:04 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Ancient armor and 1910s streetwear?  Sign us up!  

Episode 3: "Wonder Woman" Costume Review

November 22, 2019 20:04 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Ancient armor and 1910s streetwear?  Sign us up!  

Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Costume Review

October 24, 2019 19:13 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

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

Episode 2: "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" Costume Review

October 24, 2019 19:13 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

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

2: Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile Costume Review

October 24, 2019 19:13 - 1 hour - 66.1 MB

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

Episode 1: "Beauty and the Beast" (2017) Costume Review

October 16, 2019 22:51 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

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

Beauty and the Beast (2017) Costume Review

October 16, 2019 22:51 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

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

1: Beauty and the Beast (2017) Costume Review

October 16, 2019 22:51 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

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

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