Probably the most popular hits I get on this bloggie o mine is my posts on Vera Ellen- who knew she had such a following!
Well for all those searching out there, I finally found some nice detail images of the favorite Vera Ellen costume, that Edith Head creation that she wears for the 'Mandy' number in White Christmas.
Vera Ellen in a photo shoot for the Mandy number. There looks like there are some ruffles on the front leg hole that have maybe fallen apart over the years. Organza is not a fabric that usually stands the test of time.
We know that that train goes over that bustle to come off later, but I'm guessing they wanted to show as much as possible in the picture. I wish the gloves came with it!
I love Vera Ellen! There is some question about her anorexia.... Perhaps not true? Or at least the neck part....
Posted by: Jane R | January 05, 2011 at 07:38 PM
I love White Christmas. The cast was wonderful. Vera Ellen was simply gorgeous. She was a real live Barbie Doll.
Posted by: Frank Brunner | June 06, 2011 at 12:10 AM
This costume is now a part of the Rosemary Clooney collection in Augusta Ky.
Posted by: ronnie french | December 14, 2011 at 09:31 AM