Where can u find information about Steel Magnolias(the play)?

Question

My class is doing a progect on Steel Magnolias... I am trying to find information about their clothes.... I need some websites that i can find their clothing on. Please and thankyou!!! =)

Answer 1

First of all, Shelby should alway wear primarily pink. In the first scene when she's getting ready for the wedding she'll probably be going casual. She'll have something that can be taken off without messing up her hair and jeans. In the second scene, at Christmas, it's really up to you. I would go black tights and an oversized pink sweater. In the Christmas scene she'd probably seem a little more mature. She needs something with sleeves that go up easily. And of course she's not in the final scene.
Truvy would be more feminine and bold. Go with bright colors. She would probably where a lot of leggings too. But she would most certainly wear comfortable shoes--that goes with the job. Specifically everyone in the pre-funeral scene should be wearing really warm clothes or at least enter in really warm clothes.
M'lynn should be more simple, almost prude. She's the most professional of the women as well and not as gossipy. At some point try dress slacks.
Clairee is a complete tomboy dressed as a lady. She's no frills. However she's wealthy. In the first scene she's dressed nicely--probably a suit with her sexy shoes. In the second scene she has just come from the championship ballgame. She is decked out in the gear. Go with sweatpants, cap, and oversized team shirt.
Ouiser is not out to impress anyone. She may be wealthy, but she doesn't much care about what she wears until she meets Owen. She's more masculine in her dress compared to Clairee. She would probably wear pants often. In the third scene go for overalls and a floppy hat. She may finally wear a dress in the final scene.
Annelle is femine, and meek. She should really contrast with Truvy. However later on in the play she may look like she's wearing Truvy's hand-me-downs. You would probably see her in lots of dresses. I can also see her in a baby doll dress and tights. In the first scene she probably wears a calf length dress, silky and floral--but not bold. In the Christmas scene though, she is as bold as she ever gets. She looks like Christmas exploded on her. In the third scene she's a lot more prude...then in the last scene she has lightened up a bit.

I'm a costume person. I never get to do it because I'm a really good actress and my director won't waste me--which is pretty cool, but this is a good play to costume. Just keep in mind late seventies to early eighties because they may not be wearing top fashion.

Answer 2

A good place to start would be to search Yahoo! for images. Under the Yahoo! home page, click on the Images link to search for images. If you use "steel magnolias play" as a search term, you'll find quite a few outfits that actresses wore in their stage productions.

You also need to consider when and where the play took place. I believe its the mid-1980s in Louisiana. I don't know of an easy way to find sources for this online, but this would certainly be easy enough to find at a library. Just find any books on photography and style from the mid-80s. If you can narrow them down to the South, that would be particularly helpful.

Hope this helps a little.