We here at Frock Flicks (okay, Kendra and Trystan) are so excited for the final season of Downton Abbey that we’re doing weekly costume recaps AND podcasts! Tune in each week for an episode-by-episode recap of our thoughts on both the plot and (especially) the costumes (designed by Anna Robbins) — because really, while we all are invested in the lives of the fictional Crawley family, don’t we actually keep coming back to see what they’re wearing? You can find the podcast at the bottom of this post, or on iTunes!
It’s a few weeks later, and Robert isn’t feeling great, but he’s not dead, whew. Mary and Cora come to visit him:
Over at the dowager’s house…
Back at the Abbey, it’s time for tea!
Over at Mr. Mason’s farm…
Time to change clothes!
Cora heads over to Isobel’s, where she’s pressed into taking the job of president of the hospital.
Back at the Abbey, it’s time for a little Mary vs. Edith sparring:
Mary visits Dad before heading off to London with Anna:
Robert invites Granny to visit, but nobody tells her about the whole ousting-you-as-president thing.
In London…
Mary heads to dinner at the Ritz with Tom Branson, Henry Talbot, and some other peeps:
Later, Tom tries to prod Mary into considering Henry as a viable option.
Meanwhile, Carson is headed for a beating as he continues to insult Mrs. Hughes’s cooking and housekeeping.
The next day, Edith’s beau Bertie comes to visit!
Over at Isobel’s, Lord Merton has turned up with his soon-to-be daughter-in-law, who’s all nicey nicey to Isobel.
That evening, it’s time for dinner with Bertie and the fam.
We check in on Marigold:
At dinner…
At bedtime…
The next day, it’s Open House time! Here come the unwashed masses!
Outside…
That evening, the family gathers (with Bertie) in Robert’s room to hash out the day.
Confab with us on the podcast about more shagging on the show and touring the ‘great houses’ of Britain!Â
Downton Abbey Season Six, Episode Six, Podcast Recap
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What I loved in this episode dress wise is Mary’s green gown in the dinner/shagging scenes. It’s a perfect colour for her and one colour if which I wish she wear more. Tom and Henry look shaggable, but I like the fact that Bertie Pelham is the only one who knows how to deal with a house tour. Low Battery more later.
With the possible exception of a few of her signature wine-colored outfits, this might be Mary’s greatest posh frock. (Although it looked more jade than sea-foam to me.)
#ShutUpDaisy is my new Downton theme. But #ThomasNeedsAHug is coming in close behind. And I demand hats happen again. Hats need to be a thing now.
#ShutUpDaisy is my new theme too! I never liked the character, but she’s reached even new levels of insufferable this season.
Hats, aww yissss!!! And totally #ThomasNeedsAHug :-)
I’m Team Bertie also — love a man with a plan!
It was a fashion filled episode. …I love your reviews and snark!!!
Yay!!
And Daisy is a trainwreak….shut up Girl!!
Bertie is full of surprises. Remember last week, he told Edith about his cousin? It was an oblique way to say the Marquess was gay. ‘He likes to paint beautiful ..boys’. Do you know what happens to him? I don’t want to reveal spoilers. Just say his societal position may be raised….
My lips are sealed!
Love Mary’s gown but think the green of the earrings and bag are all wrong for the delicate seafoam. The coat is fabulous! I did like the browband until you correctly pointed out it’s tacky up close. But shagging? Good Heavens, NO! Snogging, yes.
Stunning stunning costumes and pretty much period correct and this series is a massive hit. The costume designer of War and Peace please take note.