Mildred Pierce was originally a 1941 novel by James McCain set in California and the depression era, which in turn inspired the black and white 1945 movie of the same title, which starred Joan Crawford. In the series, Kate Winslet who plays Mildred and her fiesty, talented daughter Veda, cast as Evan Rachel Wood battle for centre stage in this epic drama. One can swoon at the 40's get ups and perve at hottie Guy Pearce, who burns around in a smoking hot retro car in the first 3 episodes.The acting is enough to make RADA disciples weep but the costume design by Ann Roth is what stole my heart. Think browns, taupes, tea dresses and fitted cap hats. Aviators, stockings, chunky knit cardis in effortless, earthy tones. Hair is up-do tastic, all victory rolls and waves. Red lips smoulder and speak well executed, drama riddled lines. LOVE.
