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A recurring element or design that can signal a theme or unify a costume collection.

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

The overall outline or contour of a costume.

The structural lines of a garment that lead the eye and define shape.

The range of colors chosen for designing a costume which helps set the mood, era, and style.

The look and feel of the costume's material, which adds depth and interest.

A technique used to make a garment look worn, aged, or dirty.

Costumes designed to be removed quickly or dramatically as part of a performance.

A costume that accurately depicts clothing from a specific time in history.

The process of creating templates from which parts of a garment are traced onto fabric before cutting and assembling.

A tightly fitting undergarment which shapes the torso into a desired silhouette.

A small piece of fabric that represents a larger piece used in costume creation.

The degree to which a costume reflects the actual attire of a given time period.

Makeup used to enhance or alter an actor's appearance for better visibility and character definition.

The art of designing, fitting, fabricating, and finishing garments.

A chart that tracks what each character wears in each scene.

Artificial hair worn to enhance or alter a performer's appearance.

A padded undergarment used to add fullness or support the drapery at the back of women's dresses.

The process of changing the color of textiles for costume use.

A workspace within a theater where costumes are constructed, fitted, and stored.

A speedy costume change that needs to occur backstage during the performance.

Specially made devices that add to or change the actor's body shape.

Artistic interpretations of what the costume will look like once completed.

Adding items like jewelry, hats, or belts to complement a costume.

Any decorative detail added to a garment to enhance its aesthetic.

Wearing multiple articles of clothing on top of one another to create a more complex and textured appearance.

A one-piece, skin-tight garment that covers the body from the neck to the wrists and ankles.

A technique in costume design used to make clothing appear old and worn.

A system used to move scenery, drops, and even costumes in and out of the stage area.