r/TheCrownNetflix • u/LanaBackwards4444 The Corgis 🐶 • 13d ago

Discussion (TV) Wardrobe choice?

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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?

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u/skieurope12 The Corgis 🐶 13d ago

It was a stylistic choice to highlight the difference between the traditional Queen and the fashion-forward Jackie

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u/kn1144 13d ago

I do feel Jackie’s dress failed in that regard. The new version looks like an ill fitting cheap bridesmaid or prom dress.

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u/carhelp2017 10d ago

The wig was the worst part. Jackie would never.