A Thoroughly Modern Wardrobe

Thoroughly Modern Millie (1967) showcases the glamorous “revolution in dress” that exploded during the roaring ‘20s. The costumes, designed by Oscar-winning costume designer Jean Louis, also highlight the resurrection of the flapper style in the 1960s with shorter dress hemlines, cropped hair and a less modest, more experimental style of dress. This era in fashion continued to be prominently showcased throughout the next few years in films such as The Boy Friend (1971) and The Great Gatsby (1974).
From the Packard Humanities Institute Collection at the Academy Film Archive, "A Thoroughly Modern Wardrobe for Thoroughly Modern Millie" is a featurette released as part of the promotion of the film. Showcasing costumes and sketches from the motion picture, the featurette offers an inside look into Jean Louis’s process for creating the wardrobe for Thoroughly Modern Millie.
The Packard Humanities Institute Collection is the largest known acquisition of theatrical trailers on film, deposited at the Archive by David Packard in 2009. This historically significant collection contains over 60,000 media items and has transformed the Academy Film Archive into the world’s foremost repository of motion picture trailers.
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[@Traceman002]

I LOVE these type of videos, Hollywood used to have such marvelous clothing in the movies!

[@a24-45]

Costume wise, Hollywood always used to interpret earlier eras in terms of the present. So, the hair, makeup, shoes and undergarments in this movie clip are of the 'sixties, not the 'twenties -- which is why every look feels "off". For authentic acclaimed 'twenties costume recreations, see the TV series "Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries".

[@sherrygraham8650]

A24-45 love, love, love Miss Fisher and her wardrobe

[@heathermohieddeen869]

In 40 years Miss Fishers styling will look intolerably "Twenty Tens" I remember when 60s and 70s period costumes were so authentic looking - now they're totally dated.

[@chameleonsandcaramel5979]

Oh I know! I think the same thing for hairstyles and fashion portrayed in movies. I may not be a total expert obviously, but I’ve done enough being alive and looking at old photos and such to know that they are often so modern/present day and it drives me crazy! It’s like half the time they don’t even do research for the hair and clothes, etc and don’t care at all. It makes it hard to just tell from a glance or a scene what time period movies are taking place in because they are becoming so inauthentic and so modern and “politically inclined”. Just tell a good old fashioned story with a good amount of research behind it so we don’t have to focus so much on those flaws and can pay attention to the actual story message and plot!

[@ROBYNMARKOW]

At least the costumes fall to the mid-knee or below ;I’ve seen many 1920’s -set movies where the women are practically wearing mini-skirts🙄

[@ROBYNMARKOW]

it’s bcuz they felt that they have to make the clothes & hairstyles look “appealing “ to a contemporary audience. 🙄

[@TomRipley7350]

Julie Andrews is a legend.

[@silvergirl7810]

Tom Ripley they just don’t make them like that anymore, do they?

[@jmason2838]

.. . she can't sing anymore.. damaged vocal chords from botched surgery.. I hope she sued .. and won.💪🤳💰💰💰💲..but it won't bring her singing voice back..a tragic loss..😭💔☯️

[@catlover34fl]

Love the fashions of the late 1920s. The dresses in this film are authentic and lovely.

[@lisaharmon5619]

The problem with the costuming, is that the skirts are to short. In the 1920's, the length would be mid-calf to below the knee.

[@JSOMERSETJSOMERSET]

Carol continued to wear those outfits way up into the 1980s

[@abigalebuss359]

I've always loved this movie, and the outfits.

[@TomRipley7350]

I'm doing the Tapioca as I'm watching this.

[@ez2me2009]

That's a great documentary! Never saw that before. Glamorous!

[@fuzzylon]

What a rare treat ! To see such details about the costumes. The only problem is now I want to see more details about how these garments were constructed.

[@stischer47]

Fabulous costumes on great actresses. Can you imagine any of the prima donnas today doing a short like this?

[@rcruz4510]

Loved the Twenties fashions, but the movie was set in 1922 and the "Flapper" look didn't happen until the late 1920s (more like 1927 as evidenced by the films of Louise Brooks).

[@connorhanneken3244]

R Cruz thank you!! The Broadway production of the stage version had the same issue! I guess flapper fashion is found to be more excited than early 20s looks :(

[@silvergirl7810]

I’m still so glad they did what they did

[@rcruz4510]

@@silvergirl7810 - Oh - I'm glad too! LOVE the color palette they chose!

[@rylieturner8021]

Julie Andrews is very sweet and kind to people because she always is.

[@WalkerI]

I've always loved this movie, and the costuming was tres chic, as they say. I only wish they had better color-guided the print before digitizing it, or repairing it before showing it. The narrator describes colors that don't match the screen, and for something like this, that's fatal!

[@Danielevanssmith]

The colors are fine. This is a Technicolor print and it retains the color correctly throughout the life of the film. Compare it to the DVD if you have access to it. I also own a Technicolor 16mm print of the film. It has the same colors.

[@williamarndt9465]

And to think that Jack Warner didn't think Julie Andrews would photograph well!

[@rachelgarber1423]

Lovely costumes, but if she was a secretary, I doubt she could afford that wardrobe

[@paulwoodward6555]

The black and white ensemble is my favorite I think.

[@albert7721]

Love the film and this vidio,thankyou for posting....

[@SledDog5678]

Just FABULOUS!!!!!

[@CatherineZhang-kq2cm]

She's a natural Model✨…

[@TheKenzie0072]

Just stunning ❤️

[@laerwen]

A very 60s color palette and dress lengths. Flapper clothes are a bit of a myth and not what your average woman wore - it was the late 20s that hemlines were a bit higher. Knee-length or above was quite shocking for the time and not at all the norm. But the costumes are extremely fashionable and exciting to behold, my goodness. I love Millie's accessorizing and the elegance of all the boudoir/pajama costumes, as well as Carol's handsome knickerbocker suit. That suit would be what the kids today would describe as "very gender"!

[@Dragonrose36]

Havong seen fashion photos from the twenties and what type of model was in vogue at the time, I would've killed it.

[@RareCandeh]

This entire wardrobe and hair looks like the inspiration for Marc Jacob's work in Louis Vuitton's 2013 Spring Summer collection

[@petercoffeeland5757]

I love everything especially the pajamas!

[@mhensler3]

I think that was "Robot" from "Lost in Space" narrating at the beginning.

[@JSOMERSETJSOMERSET]

Mark Hensler not the robot but the opening voice from early episodes. "Last week as you recall, our brave castaways"!

[@hebneh]

I don't think I ever saw a promotional movie like this before, which consists only of the female stars showing off their costumes. Where was this intended to be shown?

[@patriciahayes7315]

1920s clothes and hairstyles as seen through a 1966 lens. Very nice, though. :)

[@LDrosophila]

Oof that blue dress I'm in love

[@arlyjones1663]

Genial documental, me fascina y me dan ganas de volver a estudiar moda.

[@Kiwisfly]

Carol changing in thoroughly modern milly

[@michellebowers8652]

You would think this movie is very dated but I saw it for the first time a few years ago and it’s actually very cute and funny.

[@FuegodeInfierno]

This would give meme mom a heart attack

[@princess8082]

i like those modern wardrobe

[@raeannaroylance5401]

The walking outfit-but then those sleeves showed up💀

[@SP-fw1xe]

As great an entertainer Julie Andrews was, you still never had to say “down Buster!” while referring to her 😂. Nice try though Mr. Narrator.

[@randolphfriend8260]

💙

[@stargirl7646]

The outfits in the 20’s were not made for anyone with a butt lol

[@jmason2838]

Don't you mean anyone with a disgusting , gross fat behind?🤮🤮🤮😝. which is almost everybody today .. of all sexes??!? .. @$$e$ were beautifully trim then .. up to the 70's .. then the fast food started destroying healthy beauty . just my humble opinion.. .

[@timothyball7502]

2-9-2023. Much of that $$$$$$$ went to clothes. Actors were gipped out that $$$$$$$. But I suppose the actors were well paid $$$$$$$$.