eOne is also giving you a chance to win two tickets to the Cosmopolis Canadian Premiere in Toronto on June 4. Rob, David Cronenberg, Sarah Gadon, Kevin Durand and Emily Hampshire will attend - click here and here for a chance to win.
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To play a circus performer in the big-screen adaptation of Water for Elephants, Reese Witherspoon had to transform her chic modern style into a believable retro look, something she couldn’t have done without the expertise of wardrobe designer Jacqueline West.”In the 1930s, gowns were very revealing, ” says West. “The women of that era wore them without any underwear, so that’s what Reese did. She was very brave.” Witherspoon’s co-star Robert Pattinson also got into character with his unmentionables. “He loved that I had authentic 1930s underwear for him,” West remembers. “He said it helped transport him.”
"Before filming started, we constructed a circus tent dressing room and made these gowns right on Reese's body," West says. "She did research on the style of the 1930s and watched old movies in order to do a complete character study. She's an amazing actress."
"The script followed the novel so closely that it was easy to picture what the characters looked like. They practically dressed themselves," says West, who created both dapper evening ensembles and well-worn work looks for Robert Pattinson's character Jacob. "Rob cleans up well... and he dirties up well too!"
"They were beautiful," Witherspoon told reporters about the original costumes created by West. "It was a different time when women loved their curves and enjoyed being voluptuous."
Visit InStyle's Facebook page on Friday, April 22nd at 3pm EST. The first person to respond correctly to a special trivia question will win a reproduction of the red dress (approximate size 4) Reese Witherspoon wears in the film Water for Elephants. First come, first served. No purchase necessary. US and Canadian residents only.
We send you and your companion from April 27th to April 29th (2 nights) in the Hotel De Rome Berlin, where you'll enjoy modern comfort and luxury in a historical flair of a typical building built in the late 19th century.
(Classic Double room incl. breakfast and use of the Spa de Rome with swimming pool, sauna and fitness area and a welcome drink.)
The best part: Two tickets for the premiere of "Water For Elephants" with the stars.
And also the journey to Berlin is included in the prize.
Vitamin Water is hosting a contest on their Facebook page for one fan to visit the set of Breaking Dawn. All you have to do is fill out an easy application, answer a trivia game (obligatory) and submit a 30–60 second video explaining why you’re a big Twilight fan. If chosen, Vitamin Water will take you to the set where you’ll be able to inter view that cast and crew!