Star Wars: Fit for a Queen

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wardrobe ; padmé amidala’s wardrobe had many uses besides just to look elegant and extravagant. often underestimated for her age, amidala’s wardrobe as queen was meant to make her appear larger and more intimidating than she truly was. the large size of her attire, paired with the ceremonial face paint she wore as queen, also made it easier for her handmaidens to impersonate her in times of danger. the hoods of the handmaiden’s cloaks also served useful as it would allow amidala to remain hidden if a handmaiden was impersonating her. this practice continued past her term as queen. many times, amidala’s clothing would serve her as a disguise – whether a handmaiden, tatooine peasant, pilot, or refugee – as well as allowed her to remain inconspicuous when she needed to be – such as when visiting tatooine with anakin skywalker. at times her wardrobe was cleverly hidden armor, such as when she was packing to flee coruscant. her wardrobe also held items that would help her escape from potentially dangerous situations, which proved useful when on geonosis when she was able to escape her chains. during the later part of her term as senator, amidala used her wardrobe as a way to hide her pregnancy.

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My top 5 of Padme Amidala’s outfits

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Costume detail for Luminara Unduli, as portrayed by Mary Oyaya. Oyaya said the costume had a “mystical look which can be taken for deep knowledge, determination, decisiveness, insight and all qualities that can be expected of a Jedi Master.” [x]

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return to naboo gown ; while traveling back to naboo, amidala wears this purple mutlilayered gown, complete with full cerlin sleeves. the golden tiara she wears is an antique adorned with the royal emblem, and her veil is made of mauve chersilk with drapa bindings. amidala also wears this subdued gown for qui-gon jinn’s funeral. this beautiful gown consists of two layers. the first is a purple paneled velvet overdress, with a discharge-printed allover naboo pattern. the second layer is a pleated silk undress, which was worn over layered, stiffened petticoats. the sleeves of the gown also consist of two layers. the inner sleeves are finger-length and corded, while the outer sleeves are petal-shaped and made from shot-silk chiffon satin. chiffon was also utilized for the veils.

costume appreciation: Padme’s meadow dress from Attack of the Clones

Handmaidens Ellé and Moteé