Costumes for the movie that was directed by Shekhar Kapur were designed by Alexandra Byrne. The designer made sure to use all the details that would help to capture the character of Elizabeth I through clothing. She used designs and silhouettes from that era, adding bright and rich colors, making sure that the main character would stand out from others. Even though costumes were created being inspired by the actual looks of the queen, the color palette that is shown in the movie is different from the one Elizabeth I preferred to wear in reality. In the movie, viewers can see her wearing red, blue, or yellow, in reality, she would stick with black and white colors.