Best TV Shows for costume design

#1

Small costume choices land well, including praise for Tech Jacket’s updated uniform and the return of Mark’s classic yellow-and-blue look. These touches reinforce character identity without dominating the season.

#2

Daredevil’s black suit is an immediate visual hit, with the new look receiving enthusiastic praise.

#3

Costume design gets a direct rave for the L.A. episodes, especially the flare pants, button-up blouses, and Chee’s styling. The clothes help sell the city-bound 1970s shift.

#4

Costuming gets its biggest boost from Saoirse-Monica Jackson's escalating comic looks. Her wardrobe is singled out as part of what makes the character's appearances so memorably funny.

#5

The expanded color-coded wardrobe gives the younger generation a vivid identity while preserving Gilead’s social hierarchy and visual symbolism.

#6

Costumes are a standout craft element, praised for rich detail, character storytelling, texture, and visual appeal even when historical accuracy is imperfect.

#7

Costumes are praised for selling the period world and for working alongside sets, hair, makeup, and color choices. Reviewers especially like how the wardrobe supports both the black-and-white and full-color...

#8

The show’s bright, attention-grabbing wardrobe fits its heightened personalities and wrestling-inspired flair. One critic called the costumes impeccable, while another celebrated the retina-burning outfits.

#9

Big hair, crushed velvet, bright florals, and deliberately tacky fashion make the 1980s setting vivid, funny, and instantly recognizable.

#10

Elegant costumes reinforce the show’s luxurious, theatrical approach to crime and romance.

#11

The period costuming and makeup are praised as part of the show’s surprisingly polished craft, helping each historical sketch look more complete.

#12

Costumes closely mirror the live-action second season, with recognizable outfits and small period details that reward longtime fans.

#13

Rich reds and purples help sell the protagonist’s polished, seductive exterior, visually contrasting with how chaotic and self-deluded she can be inside.

#14

Isla’s polished suits, boots, and monochrome looks remain part of the show’s charm. The styling is still admired, though one fan feels it is less striking than Season 1.

#15

Costume design is only lightly discussed, but one review groups the costumes with the writing, acting, and lighting as part of what makes the season memorable.

#16

The gowns and masquerade looks remain a signature attraction, with frequent praise for detail and spectacle. A minority found some styling overdone or unflattering.

#17

Costuming stands out most clearly through the fashion-world storyline. The pomegranate Dolce & Gabbana suit is treated as a striking visual win.

#18

Costuming adds fun and personality, especially around the Fallen Divas and noughties culture. One critic, however, felt the Y2K styling looked a little too polished and rose-tinted.

#19

Costumes are often a major selling point, with lavish gowns, wigs, and period frocks helping define the show’s escapist appeal. A minority found some clothes too new or costume-box obvious.

#20

Clothes and styling add to the rich-kid glamour, giving the show a polished influencer look even when the substance is criticized.

#21

Costumes are memorable but contested. Minetree’s pink wardrobe draws affection, while the 1995 grunge and teen clothes are often called anachronistic or overly broad.

#22

The robbers’ polished black-and-gray styling looks deliberate but also familiar, making them resemble stock streaming-thriller criminals.

#23

Costumes do not fully sell the ultra-wealthy fantasy for everyone. One critic specifically felt the wardrobe looked surprisingly chintzy for a show built around elite wealth.

#24

The costume design is a recurring weakness, with critics finding it ineffective or poorly handled.