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Killing Evehas some of the most sublime costuming on television.
Villanelles clothes are as colorful and unpredictable as she is, exuding an irreverent sensuality and an indulgent whimsy.
But my personalKilling Evestyle icon is Carolyn, a woefully underappreciated figure in the shows sartorial discourse.
Theres a complete dearth of coverage about her impeccable costuming.
Her style is not quite as bold as Villanelles nor as subdued as Eves.
But generally speaking, we most often find her in neutral tailored clothing that is both high-fashion and high-function.
Shaw says Carolyns style started out simplistically.
From there, Carolyns style in part a nod to 70s Cold Warera fashion truly emerged.
Carolyn, Shaw says, is someone who dresses intentionally for her surroundings.
Its the daringness of Carolyn, to literally dress for the place shes in, she explains.
Shes willing to play the icon, even to herself.
Carolyns style, like her hair, is timeless and consistent.
Its an interesting stylistic choice.
She dresses how she sounds, doesnt she?
Shes very neat, shes very sure, and shes very stylish and slightly flamboyant.
Her blouses are usually silk; she loves a good collarless button-down or V-neck blouse.
But the raison detre of Carolyns wardrobe is hercoats.
The coats accentuate her height and stature, skimming just above her knee.
Carolyns impeccable taste never relents, even in the comfort of her own home.
The stunning, blue-and-white French dressing gown set that appeared in season two is Shaws own.
Shes sort of beyond fashion, she says.
She an eternal elegance.
