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Title: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Julia99 on January 18, 2005, 04:13:48 AM

Vote on the top 5 garments that you think best highlighted Julia's character and her best features.

By NOT voting we can also tally up the bottom 5. . .

You'll note that some of this fine frocks were only worn once or twice  (maybe even the nicer ones . . .we shall see by the poll) and others were worn over and over again ..why? Who are we to ask . ..?  But let's vote!

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: The Ghost of Sarah Collins on January 18, 2005, 05:36:16 AM

This is wonderful!  ;D do you suppose we could poll Barnabas' attire as well?  Barnabas was always dreassed to kill... >:D

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Heather on January 18, 2005, 01:52:05 PM

First of all, big hugs to J99 for dreaming up this wonderful poll. And mucho gracias for sorting through all those captures (J-C's, mine and MB's - whew), and picking the best ones! Love the commentary you put with the pics, dahhling. lol  :-*


And many thanks to MB for setting up the poll for us obsessive nuts out here. ;)  Looks fantastic! The  issue of Julia's duds is one that MUST be discussed thoroughly, doncha think??   ;D

Anyhoo...among these choices, I wanted to start off by saying that one particular outfit I adore is #13. That was one of the outfits Julia wore only once or twice, I think. Amazing, since she looks so darn sexy in it. She looks good from the front, back, in profile, and every other which way. The deep shimmery grey suit paired with coordinating gloves and handbag complements her cool, soft makeup and wispy auburn locks. Hmmm...maybey she'd just spent the day at Pepe's salon, Steve (lol)?

During the episode, she sweeps gracefully into the Old House, the crisply fitted layered garment laying beautifully along her lithe frame. Methinks even the old bat notices. Barnabas is all ears, standing closer and closer throughout their tense discourse, even offering a couple lopsided grins here and there... (well, if he didn't grin then it was soon thereafter...I have evidence). {cough}   >:D ^-^

Now that I think of it, one outfit that could have been up there as well would've been one of her blue dresses. As we all know that color was SO good on her...  :-*  But then this is an excellent variety already...I actually had problems narrowing it down to just five!   :P  Now about that yellow ochre/chartruese dress...{wink}

Well, I guess I should pause for now (chortle). No i'm not obsessed (LOL). Just a...diversion... yeah, that's it...a delightful diversion, darlings.  ;D

Hugs,

Heather  8)[/size][/color][/b]

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Luciaphile on January 18, 2005, 02:56:30 PM

But where oh where is her aquamarine labcoat???  8)

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Nelson Collins on January 18, 2005, 03:44:40 PM

Quote from: Luciaphil on January 18, 2005, 02:56:30 PM

But where oh where is her aquamarine labcoat???  8)

And the outfit she wore in 1995?

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: ClaudeNorth on January 18, 2005, 05:05:31 PM

Well, I love love love this poll!  And I'm not just saying that because I contributed a cap or two.  A veritable Grayson Gallery!

Terrific work, Julia99, MB, and Heather!

Jean-Claude

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Cassandra Blair on January 18, 2005, 06:59:32 PM

oh, hooraaaaaaaaay!  It was too much fun having a gander at some of Julia's outfits, thanks guys!

My favorite is definitely #13 (and that's my lucky number too - go figure).  Can anyone tell me the episode in which the attractive, brainy and resolute doctor wore that fantastic shimmery grey ensemble?

Thanks again,

Cassandra Blair

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Julia99 on January 18, 2005, 11:17:36 PM

Quote from: Nelson Collins on January 18, 2005, 03:44:40 PM

And the outfit she wore in 1995?

I do believe #15 is the same suit. . just very early in the show---

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: michael c on January 19, 2005, 01:48:19 AM

thanks for the great pol!dr.hoffman was without a doubt the chicest character that ever appeared on the show.i love the crisp lines and fine tailoring.no.13 was my favorite.while julia looked great in gunmetal,pewter and black she also very successfully pulled-off strong color as well.she seemed to favor greens and spice colors(to play of the red hair).i've actually just seen alot of these looks recently.and julia finished each ensemble with a proper handbag and gloves.love it!

look no.3 was the "sceance" outfit and it was quite dowdy.julia got decidedly more "glam" after 1795. :-*

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Sandor on January 19, 2005, 02:21:55 AM

Holy Hoffman!!! Fantastic poll!
Gotta love that Dijon Yellow number she was wearing in #2. Tightest dress Julia ever wore, and if memory serves me, that particular day she was running all over Collinwood looking for Amy, slapping Joe Haskell, pronouncing Elizabeth dead, comforting Carolyn...
My favorite remains the pink nightie she wore over to Chris Jennings' cottage. No doubt the animals in the underbrush got an eyeful that day.

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Julia99 on January 19, 2005, 05:25:10 AM

oh Sandor that would've been a good one. . i forgot about it. . .

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Heather on January 19, 2005, 05:37:54 AM

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My favorite remains the pink nightie she wore over to Chris Jennings' cottage.

Quote from: Julia99 on January 19, 2005, 05:25:10 AM

oh Sandor that would've been a good one. . i forgot about it. . .

Oh damn...I don't know how I forgot that either!   ???  :'(   Well, I may still have something to share about that alluring garment one day soon... ;)   :-*

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Heather on January 19, 2005, 06:14:45 AM

Quote from: Cassandra Blair on January 18, 2005, 06:59:32 PM

Can anyone tell me the episode in which the attractive, brainy and resolute doctor wore that fantastic shimmery grey ensemble?

Whew...just found it. It's episode #560   [thumbleft] [tasty]

Quote from: ClaudeNorth on January 18, 2005, 05:05:31 PM

Well, I love love love this poll! And I'm not just saying that because I contributed a cap or two. A veritable Grayson Gallery!

Couldn't of done it without you, dear.   :-*

Quote from: Sandor on January 19, 2005, 02:21:55 AM

Gotta love that Dijon Yellow number she was wearing in #2. Tightest dress Julia ever wore, and if memory serves me, that particular day she was running all over Collinwood looking for Amy, slapping Joe Haskell, pronouncing Elizabeth dead, comforting Carolyn...

Yep, that was the very same day, Sandor. Very form-fitting, indeed...  ;D

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No doubt the animals in the underbrush got an eyeful that day.

LOL, Sandor.  [naughty]   [lol2]  (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v495/rosebud22/_redshorthair__by_Kiedah.gif) (sorry - thought that kinda-sorta looked like a possible Julia-ish smiley.  Sigh  LOL) 

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Julia99 on January 20, 2005, 02:21:39 AM

Quote from: Sandor on January 19, 2005, 02:21:55 AM

Holy Hoffman!!! Fantastic poll!
G
My favorite remains the pink nightie she wore over to Chris Jennings' cottage. No doubt the animals in the underbrush got an eyeful that day.

Is it just me or isn't a "nightie" one of those short night gowns?  I need a definition check . .

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: dsdwk on January 20, 2005, 02:37:08 AM

A great poll. Oh Julia, you go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dsdwk

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Heather on January 20, 2005, 02:54:46 AM

Quote from: Julia99 on January 20, 2005, 02:21:39 AM

Is it just me or isn't a "nightie" one of those short night gowns?  I need a definition check . .

I thought that too, however as it turns out...

nightie

n : lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women [syn: nightgown, night-robe, nightdress]

 :P >:D

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: AdAstra on January 20, 2005, 05:49:48 AM

Oooh cool poll.  We should have one like this for all the characters!!!

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Gothick on January 20, 2005, 04:49:51 PM

What a Divine poll, Darlings!  You all did a splendid job!

Of course one of *my* favorite dresses wasn't included--that electric blue number she wore in her very last scene at Callanwoody... sigh

Still, I loved the selection!  You have proved conclusively that contrary to popular belief, Dr. Julia Hoffman COULD look sharp, snazzy, and chic!

And then, there's that sweater thing from 1967 *slaps hand over brow* let's NOT go there... I am convinced that GH personally torched that thing in the studio back lot one afternoon!

btw I don't think the diVOON grey suit was from GH's personal wardrobe--she favored bright colors and BOLD patterns, and she was an autumn...

G.

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on January 20, 2005, 06:02:14 PM

Quote from: AdAstra on January 20, 2005, 05:49:48 AM

We should have one like this for all the characters!!!

In theory that would be a great idea. But so few characters bring out the, er, devotion (yeah, that's the word  [wink2]) in their fans that Julia seems to. So, who would actually go through all the episodes to make note of all the outfits and then narrow down each character's outfits to no more than 20? I know I'm not volunteering!  [lghy]  (But if someone is willing, I'm more than willing to help post the polls.)

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Connie on January 20, 2005, 06:59:17 PM

Quote from: Gothick on January 20, 2005, 04:49:51 PM

Of course one of *my* favorite dresses wasn't included--that electric blue number she wore in her very last scene at Callanwoody... sigh

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Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Connie on January 20, 2005, 07:03:38 PM

Quote from: Mysterious Benefactor on January 20, 2005, 06:02:14 PM

(But if someone is willing, I'm more than willing to help post the polls.)

I might be more than willing....
....to do Quentin.   ;D
Or are these polls for women characters only?

-CLC
Quentin Clothing Dept.

[duckie]

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Gothick on January 20, 2005, 07:08:49 PM

Thank you, Coinnie dear, for that Divoon photo of my favorite Doctor!

I would love a Quentin fashion spread.  How about a Quentin unclothed spread, too?  *wink*

Pondering quietly the lusciousness of certain "Quentinesque" shots from The Girl in Blue...

G.

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Gothick on January 20, 2005, 07:10:54 PM

I think a Cassandra fashion folly would be a HELL of a lot of fun, too (literally!).  Another fan and I tried once to count just how many different wigs Cass sported during her tenure at C'wood.

G.

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on January 20, 2005, 07:44:56 PM

Quote from: Connie on January 20, 2005, 07:03:38 PM

I might be more than willing....
....to do Quentin.   ;D
Or are these polls for women characters only?

Not at all! If you want to take the project on, more power to you.  ;)  The only reason the first poll focuses on a female character is because J99 and Heather were the first to approach me about helping to post a fashion poll, and theirs just happened to focus on Julia.

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on January 20, 2005, 07:54:29 PM

Quote from: Gothick on January 20, 2005, 07:10:54 PM

I think a Cassandra fashion folly would be a HELL of a lot of fun, too (literally!).

If you want to take it on, go for it!  [wink2]

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Another fan and I tried once to count just how many different wigs Cass sported during her tenure at C'wood.

A Cassandra wig poll? Now there's a hair raising [haironend] idea!  [lghy]

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Gothick on January 20, 2005, 08:42:49 PM

Quote from: Mysterious Benefactor on January 20, 2005, 07:44:56 PM

theirs just happened to focus on Julia.

Darling, that's like saying a talk by the Dalai Lama "just happened" to focus on Buddhism.

and before you say it, I know, I know... "pot, kettle!"

G.

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Raineypark on January 20, 2005, 09:18:24 PM

Skip the one for Willie Loomis.

I mean really.....what can you do with black pants, a buttton-down shirt, a skinny tie, and that signature home-depot-style apron?  [disgust]

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Julia99 on January 20, 2005, 11:34:10 PM

My god the blue dresses?  I forgot the blue dresses (which got shorter and shorter. . .)  Gothick i think i'll need a slap (followed by a tickle please. . )

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Heather on January 21, 2005, 12:12:13 AM

Quote from: Julia99 on January 20, 2005, 11:34:10 PM

My god the blue dresses? I forgot the blue dresses (which got shorter and shorter. . .) Gothick i think i'll need a slap (followed by a tickle please. . )

Uhhhhh...I think we did talk about the blue dresses briefly, dear. I just think that we had sooo many caps to look through we started going delirious... LOL But damnit, it was FUN (laughing hysterically).  I mean, how you could you not when it involves JULIA...oh... ::)

Thanks Connie for the pic...you're a sweetheart.

Sigh... so sorry Steve. :(  Glad you liked the variety sweetie, but I deserve a little whipping for that oversight. Please be gentle...  [13]
BTW, I might be able help you with some of those Cassandra moments, if you're interested.   ;)

Okay...Back to Julia/Grayson...cause that's all it's really about, ya know.   ;D

Now, relating to that divine charcoal grey number... c'mon, is it just me, or doesn't it look like Barnabas deep down desperately wants to give her Toches  a little squeeze here? lol

Sigh...Jean Claude, sign me up for Julia/Graysonholic anonymous too...  >:D



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Title: Julia's Fashion poll closing on Feb 1st
Post by: Julia99 on January 31, 2005, 12:15:45 AM

Just  q quick reminder the Julia Hoffman fashion poll put together by MB, Heather, JC and myself closes at :

February 1st at 06:00:30pm/ET 03:00:30pm/PT

Please remember to cast your vote!

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Connie on January 31, 2005, 05:30:18 AM

Aren't #10 and #12 the same suit?

[44]   [duckie]

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: The Ghost of Sarah Collins on January 31, 2005, 06:29:07 AM

Quote from: Connie on January 31, 2005, 05:30:18 AM

Aren't #10 and #12 the same suit?

      By the Gods of Collinwood you are ever so correct!! they are the very same although #10 is a close  up and #12 is a full photo...  [thumb]

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Julia99 on February 02, 2005, 12:00:30 AM

The top five outfits:

[size=9]#1[/size]	(http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/drj86 3.jpg) Choice #13
#2	(http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/drj102.jpg) Choice #4
#3	(http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/drj56 2.jpg) Choice #11
#4	(http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/drj11.jpg) Choice #5
#5	(http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/Ds_18390.jpg) Choice #14

And the rest:

#6	(http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/brown_dress.jpg) Choice #1
#7	(http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/drj78.jpg) Choice #12
#8	(http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/drj24.jpg) Choice #8
#9	(http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/greytweed1.jpg) Choice #16
#10 (tie)	(http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/drj28 2.jpg) (http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/greensuit.jpg) Choices #9 and #15

(the bottom 6)

#12 (tie)	(http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/DC_88721.JPG) (http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/drj129 2.jpg) (http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/drj5.jpg) Choices #2, #6 and #10
#15 (tie)	(http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/dowdysweater2.jpg) (http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/drj156.jpg) (http://www.dsboards.com/juliaoutfits/julianightgown.jpg) Choices #3, #7 and #17

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Heather on February 03, 2005, 10:26:07 AM

Intriguing results...some I expected, some I didn't. Of the choices, I agree with the majority concerning the grey suit--divine. Kinda surprised that Julia's mottled tweed suit/gold chain ensemble slightly outnumbered the orange blouse/autumn scarf/hip belt combo...but, what the hey.  :D  One thing's for certain: no matter what Dr. Julia Hoffman wore on any given day (the good or the bad  ;)) she always pulled it off with her own unique style and grace. Many Thanks, again, to JC, J99 and MB.  :-*  And thanks to everyone who voted in this little poll!  :-*[/b]

Title: Re: The Dark Shadows Forum Fashion Poll-Spotlight: Julia Hoffman, M. D., Ph.D..
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on February 03, 2005, 10:01:12 PM

Quote from: Heather on February 03, 2005, 10:26:07 AM

]Intriguing results...some I expected, some I didn't.

But at least the people who took part in the poll had the good taste (not to mention the good sense) to put that puke-green dress (choice #2) in the bottom 6.  [puke]

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One thing's for certain: no matter what Dr. Julia Hoffman wore on any given day (the good or the bad  ;)) she always pulled it off with her own unique style and grace.

And that must have been awfully hard when she was wearing puke-green.  [wink2]