Regarding Meryl's pink dress...
I've read that it was inspired by the one that Audrey Hepburn wore to the fancy event to show off for Professor Higgins.
For those that are particular fans of the movie, can anyone confirm?
I hope it's something like that... because, even as a fan, I have to say it's not the most flattering to her.
I watched an interview with the designer and he said that Meryl sent him a movie clip from the 1950s. He didn't care for it, lol, but he said he figured out how to make it work for her. I'm 99% sure the clip is from White Christmas -- the number set to The Best Things Happen When You're dancing: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fwuzeze0nw