What Portia’s Wardrobe Reveals About Her Character
, 2022-11-27 18:30:00,
In a show about ridiculously wealthy vacationers like The White Lotus, clothing can reveal a great deal about the characters. As the second season passes its midway point, the character whose wardrobe is by far the most eye-catching (and has inspired the most online chatter) is the one worn by Portia (Haley Lu Richardson), the 20-something personal assistant who got dragged along on an Italian vacation by her boss, Jennifer Coolidge‘s Tonya.
While some of the show’s characters tend to don bright colors and patterns — think Daphne (Meghann Fahey), Cameron (Theo James), and pantsuit-loving hotel manager Valentina (Sabrina Impacciatore) — Portia’s outfits still manage to stand out among the rest. Her style might best be described as an amalgamation of different Gen Z fashion trends, particularly those you might find on TikTok. Funky sunglasses, clashing patterns, layered necklaces, a colorful sweater vest worn poolside, and various crocheted pieces (including a bucket hat made by Richardson herself) characterize her style. Often fluctuating between more androgynous looks and feminine, form-fitting dresses, it is difficult to predict what kind of ensemble Portia will be wearing from one scene to the next.
While her boss Tanya has expensive taste, costume designer Alex Bovaird revealed in an interview…
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