Though Tazewell referenced the work of costume designer Irene Sharaff, who labored on the Broadway musical and its movie adaptation, he additionally tried to modernize the unique seems to be. One of the crucial memorable items within the 1961 movie is worn by Anita (then performed by Rita Moreno), who wore a purple, short-sleeved costume with a full skirt, adorned with purple, tulle ruffles beneath to carry out “I Need To Dwell In America.” This time round, each the music, which has been closely criticized for its remarks toward Puerto Rico, and the costume obtained an replace, with Anita carrying a yellow model of the look that includes a halter neckline with off-the-shoulder sleeves and bow particulars.
