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Theater Costume Terminology
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Appliqué
A decorative design made of one material sewn over another, used for embellishing costumes.
Waistcoat
A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt, and under a coat, the forerunner to the modern vest.
Stomacher
A richly decorated triangular panel that fills in the front opening of a woman's gown or bodice.
Chiton
An ancient Greek garment, a type of tunic formed by wrapping a piece of cloth around the body, typically fastened at the shoulders.
Doublet
A close-fitting jacket, with or without sleeves, worn by men in the Renaissance period.
Tunic
A simple, close-fitting garment, usually with a slit at the front or sides, extending to the hips or thighs.
Zibellino
A sable or marten pelt worn as a stole in the 16th century, often with a head and feet of goldsmith's work.
Baldric
A belt worn over one shoulder that is typically used to carry a weapon or other implement such as a drum.
Ruff
An elaborate collar made of starched, pleated fabric, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries in Europe.
Vambrace
A piece of armor for the arm, particularly the forearm.
Bodice
The upper part of a woman's dress, above the waist.
Bustle
A padded undergarment used to add fullness, or a drapery at the back of a woman's skirt to give the appearance of fullness.
Corset
A tightly fitting undergarment extending from below the chest to the hips, worn to shape the figure.
Gorget
A band of linen wrapped around the neck and chin and then plucked into a ruff, commonly seen in Elizabethan and Jacobean England.
Pannier
Large side hoops worn by women in the 17th and 18th centuries to extend the width of their skirts at the side.
Jerkin
A sleeveless jacket often made of leather, worn over the doublet in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Motley
The traditional costume of the court jester, often multicolored and whimsical in design.
Partlet
An item of women's clothing in the 15th to 17th centuries, a garment or undergarment worn over the neck and shoulders, or to fill in a low neckline.
Tabard
A sleeveless outer garment worn by medieval knights over their armor, displaying their coat of arms.
Vestment
A ceremonial or ecclesiastical garment.
Cravat
A neckband or scarf worn around the neck, precursor to the modern necktie and bow tie.
Sam Browne Belt
A wide belt supported by a strap passing diagonally over the right shoulder, traditionally used by military officers.
Smock
A loose overgarment worn to protect the clothes while working.
Farthingale
A hoop skirt or a framework for expanding a womans skirt, worn in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Aiguillette
Ornamental braided cord with decorative metal tips, used to fasten a cloak or as a military decoration.
Kirtle
A woman's dress or outer petticoat, common in medieval times and later as an undergarment worn by middle and upper-class women.
Tricorne
A hat with a brim turned up on three sides, popular in the 18th century.
Wimple
A cloth headdress covering the head, neck, and the sides of the face, formerly worn by women and still worn by some nuns.
Peplum
A short overskirt or ruffle attached at the waistline of a jacket, blouse, or dress.
Gaiters
A garment similar to leggings or leg coverings that extend from the instep to the ankle or knee.
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