Norma Koch ( March 27 , 1898 – July 29 , 1979 ) was an American costume designer , usually credited as Norma , who won the Oscar for the film '' What Ever Happened to Baby Jane ? '' in the category Best Costume design-Black and White during the 1962 Academy Awards . She received two more Oscar nominations , her second nomination was during the 1964 Academy Awards for the film '' Hush ... Hush , Sweet Charlotte '' , also for Best Costume design-Black and White . Her third nomination was at the 1972 Academy Awards for the film '' Lady Sings the Blues '' in the category of Best Costumes .
1962 Academy Awards
35th Academy Awards
Norma Koch