theatrical costumes
Actors' elaborate garments
Theatrical costumes are the clothing and accessories worn by performers in plays, operas, musicals, and other stage productions.
They establish character, period, and social status at a glance: The theatrical costumes for the Victorian drama required dozens of corsets and top hats.
The term distinguishes stage garments—designed for visibility under lights and quick changes—from everyday clothing or film wardrobe.
- corsetBoned waist-shaping undergarment
- period dressClothing replicating historical styles
- embellishmentsDecorative extras added on
- fabricWoven or knit material
- hatGarment for the head
tailoring · mask · wardrobe · cape · embroidery · stitching · toga · velvet · tunic · alterations · fitting room · satin · bustle · hoop skirts · regalia · wigs · lace · Victorian fashion
- costumefilm costumes, period costumes, masquerade, folk costumes, bodice
- specialty clothingformalwear, workwear, sportswear, swimwear, sleepwear
- camphigh camp, kitsch, theatricality, flamboyance, exaggeration
- costumeswitch, vampire, pirate, zombie, skeleton
- fashion worldcouturiers, gowns, designers, dresses, fashion icons
- entertainers in artactors, dancers, musicians, comedians, circus performers
theatrical costumesstreet clothes
Ordinary daily attire
casual wear · daily wear · work clothes · business attire · plain clothes