Costumes

Imagine that a play has been written about you, and you are designing a costume for the actor playing you. What sort of outfit would this actor wear and why? What clues would the costume give about your personality? Be sure to mention the fabric, color, and length of the garments. This prompt can also relate to the monodrama you've created. If you are reenacting an event from your past, what would you have worn at that time, and why?

Oh cool. Where do I begin...
Perhaps I'll first make a list:
Position & Status: Main character & teenager
Gender: Female
Occupation: Student
Flamboyance over modesty always
Independence over regimentation
Occasion: since this is supposed to be my life, and my life is generally casual I would say that my costume would be casual wear.

Description of my outfit(s)
To accurately depict my life, I would need two totally different costumes.

#1
Wild and Bright. Orange jean shorts. and two layered spandex, Lycra shirts. Electric green slip on shoes. Blue shell earings. Random bright jewelry....complex complicated look that craves attention.

#2
Earthy and Hippie. Loose flowy brown pants. sheer organic cotton shirt. Dark brown flipflops. a bone necklace. and a watch. Simple. Natural.



1. Tone and Style would be established during each scene with each personality. Clearly the first costume is more of a wild side, a go-go-go personality; while the second is a relaxed "let's stroll along the beach" look.

2. Since I have only lived for 18 years, the historic period would be now. I am from Virginia Beach, and my style is much influenced by the beach life.

3. The nature of my character would be expressed through color and style. I am a student, and rarely need to dress up, thus I would look casual.

4. The difference in the costumes would help show the contrast through out the play.

5. Regardless neither outfit would have sleeves because they restrict movement, and I find them uncomfortable. And both costumes would only have enough makeup to look natural and not done up. Hair would only need to be simple and flowy...just as long as it does not get in the way.

6. Generally costumes should be consistent throughout the play. Since part of the play would use the contrasts to illustrate and fully create the character, the change in costume would be necessary.

To a certain extent I tend to reject conformity, and stray a little from the norm. I've done this since I was young, and I feel this would be a central theme throughout the play. The need to be different.