Costumes!

Costumes are a key component of theatre and critical part of the success of a show/production.

Thank you Quizlet for the definitions and explainations:

"Elements of Costume Design

Texture

The roughness or smoothness of the fabric.

• [A.] ROUGH- (denim, burlap, velvet) -tend to absorb light -blend in to surroundings
• [B.] SMOOTH- (silk, satin, linen) -tend to reflect light -stand out from surrounding
• [C.] LAYERED- (fringe, sequins, appliqué) -attract attention

Pattern

The design printed on or woven into the fabric.

• [A.] SOLID- one color all over
• [B.] WASH-dyed to mimic fading
• [C.] SIMPLE PRINT- geometric shape repeated across the fabric
• [D.] BUSY PRINT- irregular or inconsistent color/shapes
• [E.] MESSAGE- words/images printed on the fabric

Colour

The hue and value of the fabric.

• [HUE]- where the frequency of a light wave falls on the electromagnetic spectrum. ( The name of the color)
• [VALUE]- the brightness or darkness of a hue.
• [VALUE CONT'D]- High-pale True-pure Low- dark/shadowy [Red]: Love, passion, anger, blood, violence [Orange]: optimism, energy, superficial, autumn, fire [Yellow]: cheerful, impatient, cowardly, sickly [Green]: balance, harmony, growth, life, money, greed, jealousy [Blue]: sadness, calm, peace, loneliness, loyalty, ocean [Purple]: creative, mysterious, royal, immature [Brown] earth, poverty, dirty, solid [Black]: death, power, scary, uncertain [White]: cleanliness, purity, innocence, snow

Fit

How the clothes hang on the actor's body.

• [A.] POOR- too baggy/ tight
• [B.] RACK- fit well, but not specific to one person
• [C.] TAILORED- clothes have been altered to suit one specific individual
• [FIT]- is the biggest indicator of social status.
Poor-Low, Rack-Middle, Tailored-High

Silhouette

The shape or style of the clothing.

• [A.] HISTORICAL PERIOD- the clothes reflect the fashions of the time period of the play.
• [B.] OCCUPATION- what the character does for a living.
• [C.] TIME OF YEAR- reflects the season.
• [D.] TIME OF DAY- reflect activities usually performed at a given time of day.
• [1.] Work/School
• [2.] Casual
• [3.] Special Event
• [4.] Night Clothes"

ALL INFORMATION FROM QUIZLET-"ELEMENTS OF COSTUME DESIGN"