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Distressing

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

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Line

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

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Draping

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

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Motif

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

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Color Palette

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

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Texture

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

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Silhouette

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The overall outline or contour of a costume.

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Fabric Swatch

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

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Bustle

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

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Wig

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

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Period Costume

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

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Theatrical Makeup

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

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Unitard

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

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Accessorizing

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

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Historical Accuracy

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

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Prosthetics

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

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Tailoring

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

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Pattern Making

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

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Costume Rendering

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

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Couture

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The design and manufacture of fashionable clothes to a client's specific requirements and measurements.

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Corset

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

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Ornamentation

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

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Quick Change

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

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Breakaway Costume

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

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Aging

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

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Fly System

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

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Dyeing

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

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Costume Plot

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

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Costume Shop

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

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Layering

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

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