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That Collarless Suit

In more than one episode in Season 1 of Remington Steele, Paula Giokaris (costumer for women) dresses Laura in a collarless suit.

Hello! Today at Laura Holt's Closet we notice a fashion pattern.

The silhouette of this recurring suit boasts a soft scoop neckline, one button and a tea-length pencil skirt.

It's worn in cream for "Vintage Steele" and "Signed, Steeled and Delivered," and in navy blue in "Steele's Gold."

In "Vintage Steele," the cream suit is worn with a stiff shirt collar and a scarf at the neck in scenes where she meets an ex-boyfriend, has fun at a winery and pretends to be a sommelier's assistant.

In "Signed, Steeled and Delivered," Laura wears the same cream, collarless suit with a causal, light, crew-neck sweater, just before the weekend.

In "Steele's Gold," the detective is going to meet a braniac in a room filled with computers. The wardrobe designer not only makes Laura's collarless suit a darker color (navy blue), she pairs it with a red and blue collegiate tie. This creates an air of authority that Laura needs while investigating the evasive scientist.


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What was whimsical, gorgeous or casual in one episode becomes all business in another. It's amazing what colors and accessories can do to the same suit.

4 comments:

  1. A lot of people think of Dynasty or Moonlighting as the epitome of 80s fashion, with the big shoulder pads, peplum skirts, and whatnot. To a certain extent, they were a great representation, but I always liked Laura's wardrobe more. It was timeless, yet fresh, and "suited" her perfectly. Ha ha! Anyway, fun topic for a blog. Luv the big 80s!!!

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    1. I love her style. The first season was especially timeless, I think. Thanks for dropping by,

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  2. Watch RS on Netflix--partly to see "what Laura will wear next!" Just about anything in her wardrobe one could wear now, everything is just so timeless! I especially love her understated elegance In "Steele it All". This blog is so much fun!

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  3. Sad to see these posts stop in late 2016?
    I also love Season 1 and 2 the best -- not just Laura Holt's classic, smart style, but the overall quality of both seasons.
    Watching RS slowly, savoring each episode. Currently enjoying Laura's green ribbed, thick turtleneck sweater on Episode 9 "In the Steele of the Night".

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