The Taming of the Shrew

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The BBC adaptation of Shakespeare's classic 'The Taming of the Shrew' (cleverly named ShakespeaRe-Told: The Taming of the Shrew) was originally shown on TV back in 2005.  It was set in modern day England, although had small details running throughout the drama within elements such as the styling that kept it linked back to the original era in which it was set; the Elizabethan era.

Throughout the drama the characters are shown with pale faces, as would have been worn in the actual era itself.  The buildings in which it is set are also quite similar to those that would have been around back then, tall and grand.  However the main scene in which you can truly see the references to Elizabethan attire is the wedding scene.  In this scene Katherine Minola is getting married to Petruchio. Katherine's dress is very Elizabethan, with a big collar and long sleeves; a true reflection of a traditional Elizabethan dress.  Petruchio, however, is the main focus in this scene with the outfit that he is wearing.  He shows up in a women's outfit; including fishnet tights, a mini skirt and boots.  Although the outfit is outrageous and not very Elizabethan at all, the colours and materials of his clothing are.  Wearing rich colours and a velvet robe over the top, it implies that he is a man of a wealthy background.