Love Story Fx Scores Praise for Costumes as Sarah Pidgeon Details Transformation
The wardrobe is winning attention and the star is opening up about the work behind the performance: Love Story Fx is generating fresh conversation this week as critics and audiences praise the series' costumes while Sarah Pidgeon explains how she prepared to play Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
Love Story Fx: costumes, schedule and what to expect next
Costumes for the series have been singled out as a major strength, with commentary noting that the show's wardrobe choices are notably effective. The series launched with three episodes on Feb. 12, and new installments will continue to roll out weekly on Thursdays at 9 p. m. ET / 6 p. m. PT. The next episode is set to arrive at 9 p. m. ET on Thursday, Feb. 19. The limited run will total nine episodes, with the series finale scheduled to drop in March.
The show's release pattern — an initial three-episode premiere followed by a weekly cadence — has kept viewers engaged and given the costume design more screenspace to make an impression across episodes. That sustained exposure has helped fuel the conversation around the wardrobe as an integral part of the storytelling.
Sarah Pidgeon on channeling Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
On a recent podcast appearance, Sarah Pidgeon walked listeners through the specifics of her transformation for the role. She dyed her dark brown hair blonde and says the change is staying for now. To inhabit Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy's presence, Pidgeon worked with a movement coach to refine mannerisms and pushed herself to focus intensely on her eyes when performing.
With less than a minute of recorded video of the real Carolyn to reference, Pidgeon leaned heavily on Elizabeth Beller's book Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, listening to it on repeat as a core part of her preparation. Beyond performance technique, she also shared stories about the series' fashion in real life: she described the reasoning behind her red carpet look, a Chanel feather dress and pants worn at the show's premiere, and revealed she was able to take several garments from the production wardrobe.
Costumes and performance feeding each other
The convergence of praised costumes and detailed actor preparation is shaping how audiences experience the series. The wardrobe has become a frequent topic of conversation, while Pidgeon's physical alterations and movement work are central to how the character is being received. Together, those elements underline a broader production emphasis on authenticity and visual storytelling.
As viewers tune in weekly at 9 p. m. ET, the interplay between costume design and performance will continue to unfold across the remaining episodes of the nine-episode arc. Early reaction suggests both the clothes and the acting choices are contributing to the show's perceived strengths as it advances toward its March finale.
