Costume Terminology Flashcards
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Naturalistic
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Costumes that accurately reflect a real-world character or time period.
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Symbolic
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Costumes that represent a theme or idea (e.g. colour = emotion).
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Period costume
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Costume that matches the historical setting of the play.
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Contemporary costume
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Modern-day clothing.
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Colour palette
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A planned range of colours used in costumes for mood/meaning.
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Accessories
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Additional items like hats, jewellery, gloves, bags.
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Fabric texture
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Rough, smooth, shiny, etc. (can show wealth/status).
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Fit
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Tight, loose, tailored, oversized — can reflect personality or mood.
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Footwear
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Shoes, boots, sandals, etc., often reveal class or role.
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Quick change
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A costume designed to be changed in seconds, often with Velcro/magnets.
