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Theater Costume Design Terms
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Silhouette
The outline or general shape of a costume. It is used to define the era or style of clothing.
Color Palette
The range of colors used in a costume design that establishes mood, period, and style.
Distressing
A technique used to make a garment look worn or aged through various methods, such as sanding or staining.
Draping
A costume construction method where fabric is pinned and arranged on a dress form to create the structure of a garment.
Motif
A recurring thematic element in the design of a costume, such as a shape, pattern, or graphic that signifies character or theme.
Trim
Decorative elements such as ribbons, lace, or braiding added to costumes to enhance aesthetic detail.
Period Costume
A costume that accurately depicts a specific era, often used in historical plays or movies.
Quick Change
A rapid costume change that occurs offstage during a performance, requiring ease of removal such as Velcro closures and zippers.
Mock-up
A full-scale working model of a costume created from cheaper materials, used to test design before making the final costume.
Breakdown
The process of giving new garments a worn or aged appearance to suit the character or period depicted.
Millinery
The art of designing and making hats, often an important accessory in different eras and styles of costume.
Swatch
A sample piece of fabric used to represent colors and textures in a costume design.
Corset
A garment worn to shape and support the torso, common in various historical periods and essential for period-accurate silhouettes.
Costume Plot
A detailed list or chart that tracks each character's costume changes throughout a performance.
Wardrobe Malfunction
An unintentional problem with a costume, such as a rip or broken fastener, occurring during a performance.
Textile
The fabric or material from which costumes are made, chosen for its appropriateness to the character, period, and design.
Bodice
The upper part of a woman's dress, covering the chest and back; crafting it correctly is crucial for the proper fit of a costume.
Flyman
A member of the stage crew who manages the movement of scenery and props, often from above the stage.
Greeking
Altering or covering logos and branding on costumes to avoid trademark infringement or distraction.
Muslin
An inexpensive, plain cotton fabric often used for making mock-ups or toiles of a costume before using the final fabric.
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