The costume designer for Michael Hoffman’s movie was James Acheson, who made sure that the costumes would not just simply reflect the certain period but would also look real and fit the character. To be able to provide viewers with such looks, the designer had to do research by looking at paintings and garments of that period found in the Museum of London. Acheson was more focused on creating the mood rather than trying to seek historical accuracy. This all had to be achieved having in mind a small budget, so he was up for a challenge of creating elaborate costumes by reusing details from old costumes or using materials one can find in a craft store.