The Costume Plot

We're back! Thank you for hanging in there through our summer hiatus. We decided as our first episode back that we would do a tribute to two legends the world lost recently, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry. We chose 9 to 5 and Muppet Treasure Island, so join us as we dissect the costumes and we hope you enjoy!

Source: Vulture's article on The Muppet Show

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9 to 5: Instagram, Pinterest
Muppet Treasure Island: Instagram, Pinterest

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Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue
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It's a 1970s theme this month as we talk all about two very different films from the era, the original Carrie and the Diana Ross film Mahogany. Join us for grainy screenshots, fur, wide collars, and more!

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Carrie: Instagram, Pinterest
Mahogany: Instagram, Pinterest

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This month we decided to go with some movies that are about and starring bands! Join us as we dive into the costumes for Bohemian Rhapsody and Spice World.

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Bohemian Rhapsody: Instagram, Pinterest
Spice World: Instagram, Pinterest

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Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue
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We're back for our April episode, and this time we picked some mind-bending classics from the late 90s/early 00s era. Join us as we get deep into the costumes of Fight Club and Memento! 

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Fight Club: Instagram, Pinterest
Memento: Instagram, Pinterest

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Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue
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It's a Mara Wilson double feature today as we cover two 1990s classics, Mrs. Doubtfire and Matilda. Join us as we squee over tiny overalls and swoon over mixed plaids.

Editor's note: JoJo's lovely kids were part of our recording session, and as a result there was a lot of background noise to be edited out. I ran it through a noise remover, and so at times she sounds a little over-processed and robotic, but trust me, it sounds better than it did! Thank you for your understanding.

Matilda practical effects making-of video

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Mrs. Doubtfire: Instagram, Pinterest
Matilda: Instagram, Pinterest

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Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue
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We couldn't have picked two more different movies for our vaguely "romance" themed episode! But we had a great time discussing them and we hope you enjoy as we dive into these costumes.

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Eurovision: Instagram, Pinterest
Dracula: Instagram, Pinterest

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Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue
The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram

Get ready to celebrate the 1920s with this month's picks, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom and Chicago! We had a blast dissecting these films and we hope you enjoy.  Happy 2026!

Video reference: Mina Le's "Chicago (2002): the history of showgirl costumes"

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Ma Rainey: Instagram, Pinterest
Chicago: Instagram, Pinterest

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Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue
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Merry Christmas and welcome to the Vanessa Hudgens Christmas Movie Extravaganza on the Costume Plot! We hope you have had a safe and happy holiday season, and thank you for your patience as we dealt with our busy lives. Please join us in breaking down the costumes in two Netflix Christmas classics, The Princess Switch and The Knight Before Christmas! 

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The Princess Switch: Instagram, Pinterest
The Knight Before Christmas: Instagram, Pinterest

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Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue
The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram

Cozy up and join us for some family-friendly movies that contain animated characters! We had fun chatting all about the costuming in IF and Paddington. We hope you put on a sweater and enjoy yourself. 

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IF: Instagram, Pinterest
Paddington: Instagram, Pinterest

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Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes
Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue
The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram

Happy spooky season! We're here with some slightly scary films, Sinners and Last Night in SoHo. Lots of fun historical chat and discussion of fashion school bullying! 

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Sinners: Instagram, Pinterest
Last Night in SoHo: Instagram, Pinterest

Questions? Comments? Suggestions for future episodes? Email [email protected].
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Jojo Siu on IG @jojosiucostumes
Sarah Timm on IG @breathcue
The Costume Plot on Youtube, Instagram