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The overall outline or contour of a costume.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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