Columbo Clothes and Laughs

 Season 4, Episode 3, Columbo - By Dawn's Early Light (1974)     This episode was directed by Harvey Hart, and written by Howard Berk, Richard Levinson and Bill Link.    There are not many non-uniform outfits in this episode set at a military academy, but we found a few hidden gems.  1) William Haynes' shiny western suit:  Amazing western belt buckle. This suit has all the embroidered chainstitch darts, bells, and whistles on front and back     Pinstripes too. He looks primed to turn a conservative military academy into a co-ed juco.     2) The Valley Stream girl in her patchwork western:   Paired with a navy knee length pleated skirt. Such a cool western blouse.  She's skeptical but helpful and looks great.  3) Miss Brady's sweater vest and pink blouse:  This appears to be a Leon Levin-esque long sleeve polo or button down blouse under a vibrant abstract striped v-neck pullover sweater vest. Her wardro...

 POLL: Columbo S1E6 Short Fuse - Which outfit is your favorite?    Roger's puffy shirt Nancy’s orange and gold dress:      Valerie Bishop’s plaid dress with big bowtie:       Stanford Chemical secretary’s groovy pink dress  with shoulder ties:     and back:    Mrs. Buckner’s tiered layered shiny silver gown:       Roger’s Canadian tuxedo with floral western    

 Season 1, Episode 5 - "Columbo" Lady in Waiting (TV Episode 1971) This episode was directed by Norman Lloyd, and written by Stephen Bochco, Richard Levinson, and Barney Slater. The three best outfits in this episode are: 1) Beth Chadwick's (who happens to be Ma’am from Diff’rent Strokes) magenta velvet brocade ensemble:     This is a high waisted floral brocade skirt with velvet trim and matching long coat with a Rick James enormous collar, paired with ribbed turtleneck, a knit cap and gloves.   Beth’s brother’s death was “the best thing that ever happened to her” and her post-villainy wardrobe certainly reflects that.   2) Beth’s pumpkin polo and flares:        She’s wearing a Leon Levin-style short sleeve polo shirt covered with a big pumpkin and pumpkin leaf motif, paired with hiphugger flares and saddle tan leather wedge sandals.       This outfit is pure October 1971 in a nutshell. Or pumpkin shell. 3) Mrs. Chadw...

 POLL: Columbo S1E5 Lady in Waiting - Which outfit is your favorite?   Beth Chadwick’s velvet floral suit:     Beth Chadwick’s pumpkin polo outfit:     Mrs. Chadwick’s brown cape:      Beth Chadwick’s purple midriff top and miniskirt:      Peter Hamilton’s blue oxford shirt with rainbow tie  and double breasted blazer: