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Style Blazer Exclusive: ‘HTGAWM’ Costume Designer Explains Why We’ll Never See Viola Davis’ Character In A Suit



» By Crystal Tate | October 10, 2014 9:40 am



If Olivia Pope is any indication, we have a feeling that Annalise Keating’s (Viola Davis) wardrobe on “How To Get Away With Murder” will start to get noticed as well. And judging from the first few episodes (body-conscious dresses, fitted leather, nonexistent suits), Annalise’s fashion mirrors her personality: dark, mysterious and sultry. We recently spoke with Linda Bass, costume designer for “How To Get Away With Murder,” on selecting Annalise and the rest of the cast’s looks on the show and what we can expect from the rest of the season (she was pretty tight-lipped!)

In the meantime, we’re excited about to see what else is in store for Annalise and the rest of the cast as their characters (and closets) develop.

StyleBlazer: Annalise’s outfits were pretty fitted and sexy in the premiere. What else will see from her wardrobe this season?
Linda Bass: I didn’t do the pilot episode but I did the rest of the season. The wardrobe is story driven. Annalise is pretty provocative and powerful. If her wardrobe changes, it’s because her story changes. Viola will never wear a suit and blouse! She’s a little more powerful.

SB: How do you ensure that the looks fit Annalise’s personality as well as her profession?
LB: I always read the script and meet with the creator. We’ll discuss where she [Annalise] is in the scene. It’s really story driven.

SB: Do you work closely with the makeup and hair team to ensure her beauty looks complements her outfits? Which is usually decided first?
LB: The wardrobe fitting is first, and then hair and makeup does their thing. I try to let hair and makeup have complete ownership but if I think something doesn’t work hair or makeup wise, I will suggest making changes.

SB: Will Annalise’s wardrobe evolve over the season and if so, how?
LB: It will definitely change as the plot changes. Stay tuned!

SB: What is the best part about dressing Annalise and the rest of the cast for a new show? What’s the most difficult?
LB: The best part is developing the characters through their costumes. The men and women have distinct, independent looks. For example, you’ll never see Michaela [Aja Naomi King] wearing what Laurel [Karla Souza] would wear, or vice versa. There also has to be a balance so the wardrobe doesn’t overpower the acting. The only challenge is getting everyone together for a fitting.

SB: You’ve worked on Shonda’s team before for Grey’s Anatomy and Private Practice. Is that how this gig came about? What do you like best about working for Shonda?
LB: I met Shonda for the first time when I worked on season one of Grey’s Anatomy. Shonda is so strong, smart, definitive and loyal. Plus, I love reading her scripts. I’d work on anything Shonda does. I’d move heaven and earth to work with Shonda.

SB: Who do you think are the best dressed characters on TV? Any character you’d love to dress one day?
LB: I love what [costume designer] Lyn Paolo is doing on ‘Scandal.’ And then there’s ‘The Good Wife.’ I’d have loved to work with Carrie Bradshaw.

SB: Anything else you’d like to share about what we can expect this season?
LB: It just gets better. It’s an incredibly intriguing, twisty mystery that gets better each week.

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Her outfits are very cute, but they need to give her flats so she doesn't always walk like she's in pain. The camera never points to her shoes, so I think Viola can get away with wearing flats.
 

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@Maryse Anoai I was going to post the exact same thing. Viola needs to wear flats.
 
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I hate her makeup, whoever does it should get fired. The other black girls make up on the show is good though.
 

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I dont like her wigs or that light ass foundation they use. Her face is about 2 shades lighter than the rest of her body

I actually like her natural hair. They should just let her wear that
 

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Thanks for this, OP. I was just getting ready to blog about Viola's and Aja's wardrobe on the show. I always love finding out their exact looks!
 

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I love the outfits and her makeup is on point but I hate that wig. I don't know if it's the cut or color but I'm not feeling it. I wouldn't have been opposed to see Viola's twa on the screen.
 

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I like the darker wig from the pilot better on her. Viola walks like that all the time, so I wonder if flats will help. But they should do something, my feet start to hurt just watching her. I hope this show lasts for awhile, I really want to see her expand this role. Already she goes from tough defense lawyer to conflicted wife in seconds. That has nothing to do with the wardrobe, I just like it.
 

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That head wrap when she was in the bed was EVERYTHING! Finally, we get to see a REAL black woman go to bed, with her hair tied up. Olivia Pope ass go to bed hair all down and any kind of way, wake up and that sh!t still be laid. Got these women out here confused. Yonce already got them thinking they can wake up without wiping the crust off they face.
 

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Can someone get Viola a pair of flats cos she looks a mess walking in heels. We don't need to see her feet that often.
 

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her skin was gloooowing last episode. just beautiful. I agree about the heels. The walk is the only draw back. She is beautiful.
 

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Her outfits are very cute, but they need to give her flats so she doesn't always walk like she's in pain. The camera never points to her shoes, so I think Viola can get away with wearing flats.

It would be a struggle if she was wearing flats ... just #sad :pcrying:
 

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That head wrap when she was in the bed was EVERYTHING! Finally, we get to see a REAL black woman go to bed, with her hair tied up. Olivia Pope ass go to bed hair all down and any kind of way, wake up and that sh!t still be laid. Got these women out here confused. Yonce already got them thinking they can wake up without wiping the crust off they face.


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Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyye? *nettie voice*
 

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Her body is on and she so pretty but that wig is a no. A woman as powerful as her character would not be rocking a cheap ass wig with no part :dead:
 

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The make-up, hair, clothes...everything is wrong.

The head should be a teeny-weeny fro or shaved.

The clothes should be Brooks Bros.

The shoes should be Ferragamo.

The face needs to be beat by someone who knows dark black skin. Results should appear natural.

The jewelry: minimal; no neck, ring, nice watch but nothing fancy and NO ROLEX (only ghetto-types and *********** wear those...you come into a meeting with a Rolex on and I own you).

NO fµck!ng PERFUME!!!!!!!

Assuming they shoot her with a purse/briefcase it should be good but plain and conservative.
 

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That head wrap when she was in the bed was EVERYTHING! Finally, we get to see a REAL black woman go to bed, with her hair tied up. Olivia Pope ass go to bed hair all down and any kind of way, wake up and that sh!t still be laid. Got these women out here confused. Yonce already got them thinking they can wake up without wiping the crust off they face.

You wrong, but you're right! LOL
 

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Her body is amazing, strench marks and everything! but the wig is atrocious! She looks beautiful with her natural hair.
 

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I tried so hard to find her attractive, but I just don't. Nice skin though...her forearms are visibly darker than her upper arms. lol. Just happy to see her on tv
 

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The make-up, hair, clothes...everything is wrong.

The head should be a teeny-weeny fro or shaved.

The clothes should be Brooks Bros.

The shoes should be Ferragamo.

The face needs to be beat by someone who knows dark black skin. Results should appear natural.

The jewelry: minimal; no neck, ring, nice watch but nothing fancy and NO ROLEX (only ghetto-types and *********** wear those...you come into a meeting with a Rolex on and I own you).

NO fµck!ng PERFUME!!!!!!!

Assuming they shoot her with a purse/briefcase it should be good but plain and conservative.

Chile please. :talktohand:
 

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They style Viola wrong on this show. Must her dresses be so tight? The blonde associate is so-so. The male associate and Aja are perfectly styled.
 

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Yea that wig and the shoes need to go. I really want to reach through the screen and snatch that wig off of her head. The girl from Gilmore Girls hair also annoys me.
 

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I thought that was her "The Help" walk and she was walking like that because she was mad. But I guess it's her real way of walking, a march really. Unfortunate and surprising at this stage in her career.
 
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I thought that was her "The Help" walk and she was walking like that because she was mad. But I guess it's her real way of walking, a march really. Unfortunate and surprising at this stage in her career.


They really need to do something about that Wig, the makeup & the walk.

Overall, the walk is somewhat hard & rough. In some scenes, it almost seems like she lumbering. In others, it looks like her feet hurt.
 

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They really need to do something about that Wig, the makeup & the walk.

Overall, the walk is somewhat hard & rough. In some scenes, it almost seems like she lumbering. In others, it looks like her feet hurt.

The wig sticking up at the nape ... edges on side opposite the part ~ no bueno.:disapointed:
 

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the darker wig on the premiere was much more flattering than the blonde ish. that one does nothing for her skin tone and throws everything else off. i like her clothes. she is appropriate for the classroom, she knows what to wear in court....and yes, that walk is horrendous.
 

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I love her clothes, but the wig needs to go and they need someone who knows about Black skin to do her makeup.
 

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I think the light brown wig is throwing off her skin/makeup for some of you. That wig color is ALL WRONG.

They really need to ditch that wig, she NEVER looks right in them. EVER. Let her wear her hair! She looks so youthful and vibrant and comfortable with her natural hair. The wigs age her about a good 10 years. I saw her on SVU earlier this week on USA and she had on a black shoulder length wig. It was perfectly atrocious. :no: Everybody cannot do wigs, there is nothing wrong with that!
 

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That hair hat is so awful. Its influence is leading Viola in the wrong direction. Shonda is an angry woman, who can't lead a horse to water.
 

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Her outfits are very cute, but they need to give her flats so she doesn't always walk like she's in pain. The camera never points to her shoes, so I think Viola can get away with wearing flats.

ITA! I love Viola in the role, but those walking scenes are very telling(she looks like she's in torture). So they definitely can find some Shoes/Boots that are more suitable for her. If the cameras aren't focusing on her feet, they could easily get away with it.
 

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No surprise I'm not w the majority on her walk...at first I found it a bit distracting but now it's tolerable. Much like Nucky's walk on Boardwalk Empire...sort of powerful, no time for graces. Just strong. Wig = meh I could take it or leave it. I do wish they would give her natural hair a whirl. Attire befitting of one that's fashionable but not a subscriber to conforming. Nice flair w the accessories and what not. Overall look (walk incld.) a B+
 

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Shoes won't help her. That is her walk, period.

And it's not just her walk. Viola has a very masculine nature, or at the very least an asexual or gender neutral nature. This is evident from her vocal tone & delivery to her behavioral expressions.

I find it very interesting. And to be honest, it reminds me of Cagney & Lacey (for my fellow 80s kids) and even how Sigourney Weaver played her role in the Alien movie series. You have these women in traditional masculine environment who do not choose to navigate that world with noticeable femininity.

I personally like femininity so I still cringe a bit watching HTGAWM. The xes scenes are especially jolting to watch because that's where gender expression is most necessary. HOwever, I respect that this is how Viola chooses to express and present herself. IF that's not her intention, she should get some polishing. But if it is, then ...that's her. And she's doing her.
 

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i love her in this role !!!!!her natural hair is my fav look for her. but if she has to wear a wig they need to let her wear her own wigs ,she wears/wore in real life ,cuz the bargain basement beauty supply store wig they have her in is horrible.
 

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