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A detailed list or plan showing when each character will change costumes throughout a performance.

A visual representation, often hand-drawn or digital, showing what the costume should look like when finished.

The addition of accessories or decorations to a costume to intensify its aesthetic and symbolic meanings.

The process of making new costumes look worn or used, often through dyeing, staining, or painting.

A full-sized model of the costume made from inexpensive materials, used to test the pattern before cutting the final textile.

The outline or general shape of a costume. It helps to establish the period, style, and character of a performance.

A recurring thematic element or design in costumes that contributes to the overall visual narrative.

A costume or costume element that actually works as it would in real life, such as real pockets or functional buttons.

The fabric and materials from which costumes are made, influencing the look, movement, and period authenticity.

The process of positioning and pinning fabric on a dress form to develop the structure of a garment.

The technique of wearing multiple articles of clothing on top of each other, which can add depth to a character's look and accommodate quick changes.

The selection of colors used in costume design, helping to convey the mood, theme, and harmony within a production.

A rapid costume change during a performance, typically choreographed and practiced to happen in a very short time.

The art of hat making and designing, an important aspect of costume design for creating headwear.

A technique used to make a costume look worn or aged, often for period pieces or to show character development.

A costume that accurately depicts a particular era, usually requiring extensive research to achieve historical authenticity.

A costume sourced from existing clothing items, rather than being constructed from scratch, often used for budgetary or stylistic reasons.

Decorative details added to a costume, such as lace, ribbon, or embroidery, which can define a period or enhance a character's appearance.

A chart or document that details which costumes are worn by which characters in each scene of a production.