Two things, briefly (and am afraid all posts for a while will be brief; I start school in two weeks and a new job in three weeks, *and* I'm finishing filming a movie at the moment, so my life is just crazy):
I just saw Inglourious Basterds and the costume design was impeccable. Anna Sheppard knows from her Holocaust-era, war-torn Europe (she also costume designed for Band of Brothers and The Pianist) but I thought Melanie Laurent's costumes in particular were amazing. My favorite outfit was not what you'd think, though yes she is stunning in the red dress. I particularly liked her drab, everday clothes. Even though they were muted, they were really lovely. In one scene she wears this jacket/sweater, belted at the waist:
with these pants and shoes:
I just thought it was such a great look, and the pants are worn kind of high, so that her hem hits at her ankles. They are super-wide and with the fitted, belted top just looked fantastic. Nothing splashy, navy blue and dark brown (or possibly grey).
Post-war chic (I guess there is such a thing) must be in right now, because according to this month's WMag article on Miuccia Prada, the effect that Prada's Fall 09 RTW collection goes for is post-war Germany, as evidenced by the severe updos seen on the models and the collection's sober brown and grey coats and jackets. However, I am rather fond of these gladiator-like dresses:
Though of course I like the black one best (far left):