In Live by Night, Ben Affleck both directed and starred as Prohibition Era bootlegger and gangster 'Joe Coughlin' in the adaptation of Dennis Lehane's 2012 crime novel of the same name. Ben Affleck's wide-shouldered, double-breasted suits and fedora hats help create the look of the Boston-bred monster who moves to Tampa, Florida to turn his back on his strict police father upbringing and make his mark on the criminal underworld.
Original movie costumes from Live by Night
Jacqueline West was Costume Designer on this period crime drama and this selection from the film's 1920s-inspired wardrobe was photographed on display at Downtown L.A.'s FIDM Museum on February 8, 2017.You can also see another exhibit of Live by Night movie costumes worn by Ben Affleck and Chris Messina on display at ArcLight Hollywood cinema back in December 2016.
Live by Night movie billboard
For more costume designs by Jacqueline West, you can also check out these Oscar-nominated costumes from The Revenant and these Water for Elephants film costumes.
Costumes worn by Zoe Saldana as Graciela Corrales
in Live by Night
In the movie Zoe Zaldana plays Joe's true love from Cuba, 'Graciela Corrales'.
Fans of the actress can also check out her Gamora costume from Guardians of the Galaxy on display.
Fans of the actress can also check out her Gamora costume from Guardians of the Galaxy on display.
Costumes worn by Ben Affleck as Joe Coughlin
in Live by Night
Apparently the costume designer thinks Ben Affleck has the best shoulders in the business with his superhero physique of wide shoulders and slim waist, perfect for the zoot suit styles of the time period.
For his comic book looks, make sure you also check out his different Batsuits from Batman v Superman on display.
For another flapper outfit, you can also check out these film costumes from The Great Gatsby remake and these costumes from Doctor Who's Mummy on the Orient Express.
Costume worn by Sienna Miller as Emma Gould
in Live by Night
In the film Sienna Miller plays 'Emma Gould', the mistress of a notorious Irish gangster in Boston, who Joe falls for. She wears this glittering, hand-sequined flapper dress and opulent white fur stole for a lavish party scene in the movie.For another flapper outfit, you can also check out these film costumes from The Great Gatsby remake and these costumes from Doctor Who's Mummy on the Orient Express.
Live by Night movie poster
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