#1995 films

One Dress a Week Challenge

May: Gold & Silver

Restoration (1995) / Polly Walker as Celia Clemence

Celia wears this ornate metallic gown for the brief scene in which she and Robert are officially betrothed. I am honestly not sure whether this dress is gold or silver! If I had to guess, I’d say pale gold–but it looks gold in some shots and silver in others, and the fact that the whole scene is bathed in golden light confuses the matter further. Either way, it creates a spectacular effect, helped along by lavish jewelry.

James Acheson won a well-deserved Oscar for the costume design in this film.

One Dress a Week Challenge

May: Gold & Silver

Cold Comfort Farm / Kate Beckinsale as Flora Poste

I really love the sheer shouldercape on this dress, with its lacy pattern and the flower design in back. It looks as if the dress might possibly also have a flounced skirt, but since the best full-length view of it is in motion and seen through the bannisters, it’s hard to be sure.

For accessories, Flora has a silver sequined or beaded clutch purse, a delicate watch, and a fancy hair clip.