Downton Abbeymight just be one of the most glamorous TV shows ever made.

However, there was obviously a cost to showcasing the late 19th-century aristocracy in all its glory.

That $1 million euro-per-episode production cost went toward every element of the show’s creation.

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A major part of that, though, was the wardrobe.

Outfitting the cast in period-accurate costumes came at a steep price.

However, the fact the production crew didn’t spend even more than that is truly impressive.

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