[MR] Tudor show ...question (may make Laural foam at mouth)

[LWright740 at aol.com]

I spend a lot of time studying Tudor dynastic history so I am  very aware 
how the show has varied from real history.   I have given  up on 
authenticity, but I still enjoy the show.  However, I am not as aware  of the garb 
standards and court practices as some people would be.
 
I have a nagging question.....
 
I keep noticing that the Ladies-in-Waiting are often dressed like a group  
of modern bridesmaids in the same dress and accessories.  Was this done in  
period?  Was there a Lady-in-Waiting uniform out side of normal sumptuary  
laws.  I found something about Elizabeth may be having some tradition of  
uniformity, but no court portraits or paintings show this.
 
I do realize that asking some historic costumers about what you see in the  
Showtime Series the Tudors can be dangerous.  Because  skilled  historic 
costumers have lots of needles and sharp scissors when fitting  garb I have 
learned not to ask these questions when they are fitting my  clothes.  An 
agitated, animated seamstress with pins is a dangerous  thing!
 
Other Laurels and learned scadians have been know to go into  apoplectic 
fits when discussing Hollywood's take on costuming period  films/shows.  So 
please forgive me if this question makes you blue in the  face.
 
Regards,
Lora Leigh
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