September 15, 2023 11 Comments on Clothes and Costume Inspiration from Phryne Fisher
The clothes of Phryne Fisher, or "Miss Fisher", the protagonist of the popular TV series Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, have been inspiration to countless people. Phryne Fisher has the best vintage style! The series is set in the 1920s and there are loads of amazing clothes to be inspired by. And she wears them so well! We love Miss Fisher's clothes here at Folkwear as well, and hear from many of you about how much you love them also, so thought we would do a little "Find That Pattern" from some of her on-screen outfits.
First up, this this great bright red cheongsam. Popular in the 1920s, this dress developed from a Westernized version of traditional Chinese dress. You can make your own with our 122 Hong Kong Cheongsam.
Western fashion was strongly influenced by Asian fashion and art in the 1920s, and a kimonos (and haori) show up in several Miss Fisher episodes. This particular one has stunning embroidery on black silk. You can make something similar with our 129 Japanese Hapi and Haori or 113 Japanese Kimono patterns.
To get the look of this safari jacket and suit, you could use our 130 Australian Bush Outfit. The series (and books and movie) take place mostly in Australia, so this pattern is perfect! Our pattern has jacket, trousers, and shorts for men and women.
Next is this wonderful sailor outfit for a jaunty stroll down the boardwalk (or jetty) - a middie shirt with a classic pleated skirt. Use our 211 Two Middies to make a shirt like this! Extend the length to get the same look - lengthen/shorten lines are provided for the body and sleeves of this shirt.
Finally, this stunning coat can be made with our 503 Poriet Cocoon Coat - a design from the early 1920s. So elegant!
We do have a few other patterns that would also work for a Miss Fisher inspired outfit, such as our 269 Metropolitan Hat, our 1920s Flapper Dress (PDF), and our 270 Metro Middy Blouse.
Which patterns do you like the best? What Miss Fisher outfits would you like to recreate?
October 03, 2023
I love the show maybe more for the clothes than the storylines. In the first season or 2, Miss Fisher carries a cloth purse (large enough for her gun) that looks like it would be simple to make. It might be a brocade? Has anyone else noticed it and might there be a similar pattern somewhere?
October 01, 2023
What a wonderful style show ! I love 💕 Miss Fisher and her gorgeous wardrobe ! What fun 🤩 thank you for sharing !🥰
September 26, 2023
I love Ms. Fisher and thoroughly enjoyed this article.
September 25, 2023
I loved the hats!
September 17, 2023
I loved all the clothes from the Miss Fisher serious, especially the jacket and white pants from the episode the magazine publishing house with Marvin and the Blue Fairies! Even though it was set in the 1920’s, most of the clothes are classic enough to be worn today!
September 15, 2023
This is so fun! I really enjoyed this roundup.
September 15, 2023
Here is a link to the tango dress Phryne actually wears in the show: https://www.tumblr.com/phrynefishersfrocks/107072273141/arguably-one-of-the-most-memorable-costumes-of-the
September 15, 2023
This is wonderful! Although I believe that the “tango dress” picture is a fan-made edit, since Phryne’s tango dress is red and looks very different, and the characters never tango together in the series. Thanks so much for all your work!
September 15, 2023
Obsessed with Miss Fisher? Check out www.MissFisherCon.com. It’d be the perfect place to wear your creations from these lovely patterns.
December 12, 2024 7 Comments on Clothes and Costume Inspiration from Phryne Fisher
Jackie Sorich
October 04, 2023
Wonderful examples of the patterns that match her fabulous clothes. I want the entire selection! Love the oats, hats, dresses….unable to on choose one or two. Wonderful show and gorgeous clothes. The fabrics used were gorgeous. Folkware Patterns your patterns are the best!