Elizabeth Montgomery's wardrobe in the later seasons - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 09-13-2018, 05:11 AM

Has anybody else noticed that around the 1970 and 1971 seasons, Samantha stopped dressing like a conservative Connecticut housewife, and she began wearing denim, chokers, and even going bra-less (in essence, "mod clothes") on the show? Was Elizabeth Montgomery influenced by the changing TV landscape (it was around this time, that she was growing tired of Bewitched and was ready to move on) that included All in the Family and The Mary Tyler Moore Show?

tcr1701 · 09-13-2018, 07:31 AM

It seems they were trying to make her more hip and modern. But I can't stand those cheesy looking 70s clothes.

warp9p65 · 10-28-2020, 10:31 PM

Samantha's appearance certainly morphs very noticeably between Season 1 and Season 8. Looks like a different person by Season 8.

Kasey · 11-08-2020, 09:09 AM

The long, straight, parted-in-the-middle hair was the style for women at the time. Even Marlo Thomas switched to that style for That Girl's final season. The wardrobe/makeup personnel were just keeping Liz's look current. I preferred the classier mid-'60s look myself. I think she looked flawless in early 1967--the last half of Season 3 and the episodes of Season 4 that were filmed in Spring '67.

tcr1701 · 11-08-2020, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Kasey

The long, straight, parted-in-the-middle hair was the style for women at the time. Even Marlo Thomas switched to that style for That Girl's final season. The wardrobe/makeup personnel were just keeping Liz's look current. I preferred the classier mid-'60s look myself. I think she looked flawless in early 1967--the last half of Season 3 and the episodes of Season 4 that were filmed in Spring '67.

I was watching early season one recently and in a few scenes Liz's hair is really, really short - mostly in the scenes shot around her pregnancy. I like her look in those shots you chose too. It's very chic on Liz.

CosmicCharlie · 11-23-2020, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by TMC

Has anybody else noticed that around the 1970 and 1971 seasons, Samantha stopped dressing like a conservative Connecticut housewife, and she began wearing denim, chokers, and going even bra-less (in essence, "mod clothes") on the show? Was Elizabeth Montgomery influenced by the changing TV landscape (it was around this time, that she was growing tired of Bewitched and was ready to move on) that included All in the Family and The Mary Tyler Moore Show?

TMC · 12-31-2024, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Kasey

The long, straight, parted-in-the-middle hair was the style for women at the time. Even Marlo Thomas switched to that style for That Girl's final season. The wardrobe/makeup personnel were just keeping Liz's look current. I preferred the classier mid-'60s look myself. I think she looked flawless in early 1967--the last half of Season 3 and the episodes of Season 4 that were filmed in Spring '67.

It must of been around this time that Elizabeth Montgomery started sporting "long, straight hippie-hair" as somebody pointed out on r/sitcoms.

merlinjones · 02-28-2025, 06:09 PM

She was really Serena all along!

BestTVever · 02-28-2025, 06:23 PM

The show aged with the times. It debuted in the conservative mid 60s and went into the liberal hippie era. I had to laugh and people commenting how her fashion choices morphed from season 1 to season 8. What sitcom didn't. Threes Company debuted in the mid to late 70s with patches on jeans and went into the shoulder pad 80s. All of their looks drastically changed in 8 seasons. Bewitched is no different. Samantha dressed what was in style each year.

CosmicCharlie · 02-28-2025, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by merlinjones

She was really Serena all along!

In a 70's + interview Tabatha said Eliz in real life was Serena !

rusty spike · 03-01-2025, 04:34 PM

I think she was bored playing Samantha and was hoping that the show would be cancelled.

stevea · 03-01-2025, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by CosmicCharlie

In a 70's + interview Tabatha said Eliz in real life was Serena !

Yeah, she seemed to really get into that role

biffbronson · 03-02-2025, 10:18 AM

I don't care as much if Liz was wearing something now dated late in the series -- but as a
long hair fanatic, I almost need to recuse myself in commenting on how great she continued
to look. Just gorgeous with those silky longer tresses:
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Just look at her long hair in this image, SO lovely. And
wearing a great short dress, a very hot look in every way:
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Absolutely beautiful, and hip-hugger belts make for a
sexy accessory. To me she's one of TV's all-time hottest
women:
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In an unlikely hairstyle, here we see Liz wearing double ponytails
and looking remarkably pretty. The wonderful fullness of her hair
is very evident. Short skirts, like this one, are a definite plus as
the series winds down. Liz was truly fantastic-looking:
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MichaelKeith · 04-02-2025, 02:39 PM

I totally agree. I much prefer her clothes and hair styles from the first 4 seasons. She looked beautiful then! Still looked good later on, but not as good to me.

MichaelKeith · 04-02-2025, 02:40 PM

Oh yes, I have to admit seasons three and four are my favorite for her hair and clothes. Also like S1 and S2.

09-13-2018, 05:11 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 124,453	Elizabeth Montgomery's wardrobe in the later seasons Has anybody else noticed that around the 1970 and 1971 seasons, Samantha stopped dressing like a conservative Connecticut housewife, and she began wearing denim, chokers, and even going bra-less (in essence, "mod clothes") on the show? Was Elizabeth Montgomery influenced by the changing TV landscape (it was around this time, that she was growing tired of Bewitched and was ready to move on) that included All in the Family and The Mary Tyler Moore Show?
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11-08-2020, 09:09 AM	#4
Kasey Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 22, 2004 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,143	The long, straight, parted-in-the-middle hair was the style for women at the time. Even Marlo Thomas switched to that style for That Girl's final season. The wardrobe/makeup personnel were just keeping Liz's look current. I preferred the classier mid-'60s look myself. I think she looked flawless in early 1967--the last half of Season 3 and the episodes of Season 4 that were filmed in Spring '67. Attached Images

02-28-2025, 06:23 PM	#9
BestTVever Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 29, 2021 Location: Miami Posts: 1,874	The show aged with the times. It debuted in the conservative mid 60s and went into the liberal hippie era. I had to laugh and people commenting how her fashion choices morphed from season 1 to season 8. What sitcom didn't. Threes Company debuted in the mid to late 70s with patches on jeans and went into the shoulder pad 80s. All of their looks drastically changed in 8 seasons. Bewitched is no different. Samantha dressed what was in style each year.
	Last edited by BestTVever; 03-02-2025 at 10:52 AM.

03-02-2025, 10:18 AM	#13
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,273	I don't care as much if Liz was wearing something now dated late in the series -- but as a long hair fanatic, I almost need to recuse myself in commenting on how great she continued to look. Just gorgeous with those silky longer tresses: Just look at her long hair in this image, SO lovely. And wearing a great short dress, a very hot look in every way: Absolutely beautiful, and hip-hugger belts make for a sexy accessory. To me she's one of TV's all-time hottest women: In an unlikely hairstyle, here we see Liz wearing double ponytails and looking remarkably pretty. The wonderful fullness of her hair is very evident. Short skirts, like this one, are a definite plus as the series winds down. Liz was truly fantastic-looking:

09-13-2018, 07:31 AM	#2
tcr1701 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 22, 2012 Posts: 461	It seems they were trying to make her more hip and modern. But I can't stand those cheesy looking 70s clothes.

10-28-2020, 10:31 PM	#3
warp9p65 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Feb 15, 2019 Location: AR Posts: 49	Samantha's appearance certainly morphs very noticeably between Season 1 and Season 8. Looks like a different person by Season 8.

02-28-2025, 06:09 PM	#8
merlinjones Member Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 30, 2019 Location: los ángeles Posts: 931	She was really Serena all along!

03-01-2025, 04:34 PM	#11
rusty spike Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 08, 2015 Location: Southwest Posts: 1,124	I think she was bored playing Samantha and was hoping that the show would be cancelled.

04-02-2025, 02:39 PM	#14
MichaelKeith Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2007 Posts: 1,139	I totally agree. I much prefer her clothes and hair styles from the first 4 seasons. She looked beautiful then! Still looked good later on, but not as good to me.

04-02-2025, 02:40 PM	#15
MichaelKeith Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 01, 2007 Posts: 1,139	Oh yes, I have to admit seasons three and four are my favorite for her hair and clothes. Also like S1 and S2.