costumers
Theater wardrobe professionals
Costumers are people who make, supply, or maintain costumes for theatrical productions, film, or television.
The term covers both designers who create original costumes and wardrobe staff who dress performers and keep garments in order: The costumers worked through the night to repair the torn gown before opening night.
Craft with needle and thread
- tailoringCustom clothing adjustment
- patternsRecurring arrangements or designs
- drapingArranging cloth loosely
- fittingSuitable or proper
alterations · measurements · fabrics · textiles · mannequin · embroidery · beading · bespoke
Garment storage furniture
- backstageTheater's hidden area
- actorsThose playing roles
- propsTheater accessories or praise
- dressersBedroom storage furniture
fittings · quick-change · rehearsal · makeup · wigs · repertory · troupe · stagehand
Matched items, or Tudor jackets
- jerkinsSleeveless fitted jackets
- breechesTrousers ending below knee
- vestmentsCeremonial religious attire
- tunicsLoose hip-length garments
robes · gowns · mantles · togas · crinolines · ruffs · codpieces · wimples
Elegant full-length dresses
- sashesDecorative fabric bands worn
- tiarasOrnamental jeweled headbands
- crownsRegal head ornaments
- sequinsSmall reflective fabric ornaments
glitter · contestants · parade · floats · spectacle · extravaganza · ceremonial · regalia
Uninterrupted progression or coherence
- fittingsAttached functional components
- extrasAdditional items included
- principalsChief school administrators
- agingGrowing older over time
distressing · multiples · standby · production · studio
sewing
Craft with needle and thread
- tailoringCustom clothing adjustment
- patternsRecurring arrangements or designs
- drapingArranging cloth loosely
fitting · alterations · measurements · fabrics · textiles · mannequin · embroidery · beading · bespoke · couture
wardrobe
Garment storage furniture
dressers · fittings · quick-change · rehearsal · makeup · wigs · repertory · troupe · stagehand · greenroom
doublets
Matched items, or Tudor jackets
- jerkinsSleeveless fitted jackets
- breechesTrousers ending below knee
- vestmentsCeremonial religious attire
tunics · robes · gowns · mantles · togas · crinolines · ruffs · codpieces · wimples · surcoats
gowns
Elegant full-length dresses
sequins · glitter · contestants · parade · floats · spectacle · extravaganza · ceremonial · regalia · embellishments
continuity
Uninterrupted progression or coherence
- fittingsAttached functional components
- extrasAdditional items included
- principalsChief school administrators
aging · distressing · multiples · standby · production · studio
kimonos
Traditional Japanese robes
- sarisWrapped South Asian garments
- dashikisWest African pullover shirts
- kiltsPleated Scottish wraparound garments
sarongs · hanbok · dirndls · lederhosen · cheongsam · kaftans
- theater crewstagehand, stagehands, stage hand, stage manager, stage managers
costumersperformers
Those who entertain audiences
actors · actresses · talent · stars · principals
- costume partyEvent with themed attire
- Halloween costumeOctober 31st disguise
- costume jewelryNon-precious decorative adornments
- national costumeCountry's traditional garments
- costume designsPlanned garments for productions
- costume partiesGatherings in disguise