In this episode of Why'd They Wear That?, Stacy London and Clinton Kelly break down 11 looks from Weapons, the horror film in which 17 children mysteriously disappear and nearly every outfit leads back to Amy Madigan's unforgettable Aunt Gladys. From Julia Garner's heart-covered teacher sweater and the principal's carefully layered corduroy, argyle, knitwear, and bow ties to Aunt Gladys's terrifying combination of vintage leisure suits, housecoats, turbans, oversized collars, and aggressively pale makeup, they explore how the costumes reveal character, establish suspicion, and make the movie's strangest figure instantly iconic.
Stacy and Clinton devote special attention to costume designer Trish Summerville's styling of Aunt Gladys, whose look combines 1960s and '70s clothing, Victorian-inspired makeup, resin beads, brooches, floral bags, tiny earrings, and barely-there eyebrows. They debate whether she is an ancient witch pulling inspiration from every century she has survived, question why someone trying to secretly perform dark magic would dress so conspicuously, and make the case for bringing back turbans, housecoats, statement necklaces, and the simple instruction to "put a brooch on it."
Along the way, they investigate the principal and his partner's matching Disney-gay loungewear, wonder why no adult immediately calls child protective services, critique Aunt Gladys's zinc-oxide complexion, discuss the practical purpose of her tiny braids, and admire her commitment to accessorizing - even while casting a spell in a turban and housecoat.
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A pop-culture and fashion commentary show where Stacy London and Clinton Kelly break down the on-screen looks that sparked trends, started debates and occasionally made audiences ask, "Why'd They Wear THAT?"
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