tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156452579073833353.post295756603356290458..comments2011-08-07T15:11:29.064-05:00Comments on How We Do Run On: Doppelganger Dresses, Part 21: Scarlett's Blue Portrait DressThe Old Guardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10862747970556035077noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156452579073833353.post-24565506767500942432011-02-02T22:52:34.721-06:002011-02-02T22:52:34.721-06:00I think the portrait dress is stunning. Such a viv...I think the portrait dress is stunning. Such a vivid shade of blue. The fashion plate is lovely as well. The portrait dress always brought to my mind the scene in the novel where Bonnie demands the blue velvet Scarlett had originally been intending for a party dress. I know this portrait (in the film) was painted before Bonnie was born, but nonetheless... <br />I agree with Ladyfuzz. If Rhett had commissioned a portrait of Scarlett, he would never have let her choose her own gown. Unlike Scarlett, Rhett would realise that fashions change, but that paintings don't. I would imagine that, if the dress were executed for the portrait, as soon as it was completed Scarlett would've had it down to the seamstress quick smart to have it festooned with lace and flowers and what have you. <br />Movie aside, does anyone think the Butlers would have had portraits painted? Surely they would have at least posed for photographic portraits and family shots. Wouldn't it be great to find some vintage photos that could pass for the Butlers?MCM84noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156452579073833353.post-45684810579667708582011-01-29T19:26:08.961-06:002011-01-29T19:26:08.961-06:00I think it is quite lovely, I love her version of ...I think it is quite lovely, I love her version of it because it <br />is a bit more simplistic...:)Uneekdolldesignsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156452579073833353.post-2793276645610377832011-01-29T15:31:39.858-06:002011-01-29T15:31:39.858-06:00In all honesty, when comparing the fashion plate w...In all honesty, when comparing the fashion plate with the painting, I actually prefer the painting! It's elegant and understated. My guess is (story-wise) Rhett probably chose the gown for her. :DLadyfuzz12000noreply@blogger.com