For Brandon 's costumes , Beavan and Bright consulted with Thompson and Lee and decided to have him project an image of " experienced and dependable masculinity . " Brandon is first seen in black , but later he wears sporting gear in the form of corduroy jackets and shirtsleeves . His rescue of Marianne has him transforming into the " romantic Byronic hero " , sporting an unbuttoned shirt and loose cravat . In conjunction with his tragic backstory , Brandon 's " flattering " costumes help his appeal to the audience . Beavan and Bright 's work on the film earned them a nomination for Best Costume Design at the 68th Academy Awards
68th Academy Awards
68th Academy Awards
Sense and Sensibility (film)