Mixed media on board costume sketch by William Travilla. Costume design is for Rachel Ward as a mature Meggie Cleary. William Travilla has signed the bottom of the board in black pen.

Mixed media on board costume sketch by William Travilla. Costume design is for Rachel Ward as a mature Meggie Cleary.

Mixed media on board costume sketch by William Travilla. Costume design is for Rachel Ward as a mature Meggie Cleary. William Travilla has signed the bottom of the board in black pen.

Mixed media on board costume sketch by William Travilla.  Costume design is for Rachel Ward as a young Meggie Cleary.

Mixed media on board costume sketch by William Travilla.  Costume design is for Rachel Ward as a young Meggie Cleary.

Mixed media on board costume sketch by William Travilla. Costume design is for Rachel Ward as a young Meggie Cleary. The sketch has been signed in the bottom right corner by William Travilla.

Mixed media on board costume sketch by William Travilla. Costume design is for Rachel Ward as a young Meggie Cleary.

Jenny Gall takes a look at some classic Australian film costumes and how they've shaped the memorable characters who wore them.

'The Wattle Dress' is a costume worn by Guy Pearce (AKA Adam Whitely / Felicia JollyGoodFellow) in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.