Costume Critique 5

   My husband and I started watching Doctor Who together and we watched season 4 where the 10th Doctor was portrayed by David Tennant. The costume designer was Louise Page. She costumed the show fromm 2005-2010. It was really cool to see the episode Voyage of the Damned because they took a time traveling cruise ship from the future. They are allowed to visit our present day earth and refer to it as "primitive".

Here we see the Doctor in his tux as he was on board as a stowaway and wanted to fit into the party. His companion which he meets onboard is a waitress. She is dressed in a very unique french maid style outfit but knee high lace up boots. The way the hair was done with this companion, Astrid is something I believe sold her image as a lower class citizen compared to the very wealthy passengers on board. The way her hair was pinned up and curled was something I felt suited her uniform very well.

I choose this picture to specifically highlight the doctor is portrayed as a quirky and unique to himself when he wears a suit with converse sneakers. I feel by selling him as someone that like old school style with a classic look such as a suit we are being told hey be you its ok! I really liked how they costumed the characters because they personalities came out as the episode progresses. They showcased a romance that allowed us to grow attached to Astrid and the Doctor as potential long term companions. I really liked how Astrid's character was one where she wanted to travel she wanted more than the crummy life of a waitress among those stuck up passengers.