Such a relatable piece. The right costume design/execution can do wonders to put us into character. But beyond that, it can also do wonders for the actor themselves. Costumers deserve a lot of kudos for the magic they work. But this isn't all that this is about. This poor girl is feeling beautiful, maybe for the first time in her life, because she isn't what...even her mother...believes is "traditionally beautiful." Maybe mother didn't mean it that way. But words matter and live on for a long time. Hopefully the memory of this dress will live on longer.
Such a relatable piece. The right costume design/execution can do wonders to put us into character. But beyond that, it can also do wonders for the actor themselves. Costumers deserve a lot of kudos for the magic they work. But this isn't all that this is about. This poor girl is feeling beautiful, maybe for the first time in her life, because she isn't what...even her mother...believes is "traditionally beautiful." Maybe mother didn't mean it that way. But words matter and live on for a long time. Hopefully the memory of this dress will live on longer.