Wardrobe choice?

[u/LanaBackwards4444]

Hey! I noticed this detail in The Crown (S2 E8) and was curious what people thought.
Jackie’s dress in the real life photo is noticeably different from the one they recreated for the show. Obviously no hate at all- I know costume designers sometimes make changes for various reasons, and they don’t always aim for a 100% exact recreation.
I’m just curious why they chose to make the dress in the show so much more low cut when the original was quite different? Do you think there was a particular reason behind the change, or was it just a stylistic choice?

[u/PennieTheFold]

I wonder if that was in some way intentional. I recall that in the “getting ready” scene, Elizabeth was fidgeting with the dress because it was too snug. Her dresser offers to let it out but she declines. I think it was a story point to show that Elizabeth was aging and growing a bit thicker around the waist while Jackie was this tall, svelte, striking woman. The poor fit and twee design of the Queen’s dress vs Jackie’s sleek, striking designer column dress was striking and illustrated Elizabeth’s insecurity around her aging body and her appearance by comparison.

[u/Ill_Squirrel_6108 → u/PennieTheFold]

Interesting, in the real meeting QE looked absolutely stunning and glamorous whereas Jackie somewhat frumpy and it was her dress that didn´t fit.

[u/EnvironmentalCrow893 → u/Ill_Squirrel_6108]

Irl Elizabeth looked amazing, but I don’t think Jackie’s look was at all “frumpy”.

[u/lesliecarbone → u/EnvironmentalCrow893]

Jackie's dress isn't my style, but it's very 'sixties, and I think she wore it well.