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The usability and functionality of a costume, ensuring that actors can move freely and perform necessary actions without the costume hindering them.

The process of artificially aging a garment to make it look worn or deteriorated for the sake of the story or character's circumstances.

The heaviness or lightness of the material used in the costume. Fabric weight affects the drape and movement, which can inform the character's status or era.

The overall outline or contour of a costume. It is important in costume creation as it helps to establish the style and historical period of the character.

The degree to which a costume reflects the fashion and styles of a specific historical time period, important for immersion and authenticity in some productions.

Decorative details added to costumes such as embroidery, lace, buttons, or sequins. Ornamentation provides visual interest and information about the character.

The balance and scale of the various elements of a costume in relation to each other and to the actor's body, affecting the overall aesthetic and coherence.

The process of adjusting the costume to an actor's specific measurements to ensure a good fit, which is crucial for both appearance and comfort on stage.

The visual coherence between all aspects of a costume, or within an entire ensemble of costumes, creating a sense of completeness and compatibility.

The specific set of colors chosen for a costume design, which helps convey a character's personality, mood, and status, as well as ensuring visual coherence on stage.

A technique used to make a garment look aged, worn, or dirty to suit the character's situation or the setting of the production.

How cloth hangs and folds over a body or form. Proper draping is important to create realistic and era-appropriate silhouettes in costumes.

A recurring element or thematic detail in a costume design that can suggest certain traits or motifs in the narrative of the performance.

A chart or list that tracks what each character wears in each scene, essential for organization and ensuring continuity throughout the performance.

Additional items worn or used by a character that complement the costume and help to further define the character's personality or status.

Combining multiple pieces of clothing on top of one another in a costume design, which can build depth, reflect historical accuracy, and signify character development.

The visual representation or sketch of a costume design, used to communicate the conceptual look before construction and is essential for planning.

The intentional use of seams, edges, and the flow of the costume on the body. Line can define shapes and lead the eye, helping to convey character information.

The look and feel of the fabrics and materials used in a costume. Texture contributes to the authenticity and can enhance the visual impact of the costume on stage.