Downton Abbey: A New Era: See the Best 1920s-Style Costumes
'20s Swimwear, a Drop-Waist Wedding Dress, and More "Downton Abbey 2" Costumes
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Lady Edith's wardrobe speaks to the forward-thinking woman she aims to be. Edith craves a lifestyle as a working journalist, and we see that reflected in pieces such as her pants. At the same time, since the family is situated on the French Riviera, clothes are lightweight, in free-flowing fabrics to combat the heat. Robbins told Digital Spy the peach printed kimono was a great find: "I knew as soon as I saw it I was going to be able to pair it with trousers and make that sartorial point that she's embracing this incredible new look," she said. "We're making that step forward that says we're about to enter the '30s . . . it should feel as contemporary as it can, while still very accurate in terms of cut and proportion."