Costume Remix #23: A Simple Favor (2018)
I think one of the hardest genres of film has to be comedy. Right after that I would list contemporary films. A Simple Favor fits into both of those categories. The choices made by Renee Ehrlich Kalfus, the film’s designer, might feel wacky. But they’re perfect if you ask me.
While I loved the whimsical, almost immature costumes worn by Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), my favorite pieces were Emily’s (Blake Lively’s) suits.
I must admit that I get a lady boner for a woman in a pant suit (Hilary Clinton…here’s lookin’ at you kid). So I wanted to create something badass and powerful, but also a little zany. I settled on using a Vogue x Guy Laroche designer pattern to accomplish this.
Pattern: Vogue V1687 Misses Jacket and Pants
Fabric: Yellow and Green Brocade from an LACC donation
Style: Asymmetrical jacket with pockets and pleated ankle pants
Vintage/Contemporary: Contemporary
I considered using contrasting fabrics as suggested by the pattern, mostly because I wanted to make sure that the asymmetry was translating as intentional and not a mistake. But then I decided that I didn’t care and moved on. I think the end result serves Gordon Gartrell chic.
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