colorful costume

Bright, showy attire

A colorful costume is clothing worn for a particular purpose—theatrical performance, Halloween, cosplay, or cultural celebration—that features bright, varied, or striking colors.

The phrase emphasizes visual impact: The dancers wore colorful costumes representing different regions of Mexico.

Often distinguished from everyday dress by its deliberate vibrancy.

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feathers · feather boa · masquerade · ball gown · carnival · Mardi Gras · parade · glitter · elaborate · theatrical · fancy dress · dress-up · Halloween · trick or treat · disguise · outfit · ensemble · festive

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visual vibrancy

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attire formality and purpose

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Non-uniform civilian dress

street clothes · casual wear · business attire · work clothes · daily wear

elaborateness

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Unembellished clothing style

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G