Thomas Crowne Affair [no, not the Pierce Brosnan remake] was the sartorial triumph of the late 60's
The costumes for Faye Dunaway were on trend in muted tones and pastels. A lot of the clothes were monochromatic right down to the white tights and shoes with only a pop of a contrasting colour on the shirt or hat.
The hair was huge, the heels were low and the jackets had a slightly boxy cut when compared to the super fitted and darted style of jacket we see now.
Even the extras had amazing costumes. Check out that graphic Mary Quant-esque shift in the background on the left!
The film showcases a great array of classic american sportswear and I do not mean athletic wear. Sportswear is casual, relaxed clothes fit for watching spectator sports and it is perhaps the greatest contribution America has made to fashion design.
This belted trench and double brested skirt was a precursor to the safari suit.
I love this graphic print shift coatdress with the Cordobès hat.
This pastel pink sailor collar dress is just darling.
This tone on tone mock turtleneck coat with side button detailing and bell sleeves hides this cute pussy bow halter dress. It is a lot of look with the shoes, stockings, gloves and bag all matching but Faye carries it off.
I love how even the nail polish fits in with this dusty pink cocktail look.
The contrast of the notch collar jackets and ladylike skirts with the high maintenance hair are reminiscent of Jackie Kennedys white house look in the early 60's.
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