As promised, today I will be showing my official costume design for my opening, aligning with the plan I discussed in my previous post. I will start with the protagonist, Sylvie, and then the supporting characters: Caroline, Ellie, and Violet.
Sylvie, Scenes I & II
For scenes I and II, Sylvie is wearing an arguably boring outfit, nothing special. As I mentioned before, this choice reflects her feeling bored as she is expected to be doing homework (which she doesn't particularly enjoy).
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Sylvie, Scene III
During the beach scene, Sylvie wears something slightly less grey and boring, her shorts are light yellow (a color that is often used to symbolize enlightenment, which is fitting as she has a daydream/"aha moment" following this scene). Essentially, it is a slow progression out of her previous boring mindset. (PS Sylvie and her friends will likely wear plain, neutral colored swimsuits under their outfits, barely visible, that are cohesive with the beach atmosphere).
Sylvie, Scene IV
Finally, Sylvie's final outfit is brighter and includes pops of color. The pink shirt she wears is meant to symbolize the femininity, youth, and calmness that she feels in the moment. (PS She will wear some sneakers as well, not barefoot in an airport!). She also has a suitcase as a prop during this scene, to really make it obvious that she dreams of traveling.
Caroline, Scene I
Sylvie's mom, Caroline, also has a pretty basic outfit in Scene I. However, the color dark blue is often attributed to a feeling authority. So, I chose for her to wear this color as Sylvie, as any daughter would, sees her mom as a figure of power over her. (PS these aren't the exact clothing items she will wear, as they are pieces my mom, who will play Caroline, already has. But, the overall look will be the same).
Ellie & Violet, Scene III
Not surprisingly, Ellie and Violet's outfits consist of neutral, light colors. I intend for white/grey-ish tones to show their cluelessness of the world beyond their small town, as during the scene they discuss their excitement to grow old there. They are pretty much wearing the same type of outfit, a choice I made that reflects their twin-like vibe (I would like them to seem weirdly in tune with each other's ideas, like a duo in a trio that ultimately makes Sylvie feel left out at times).
Overall, the outfit choices I made for each character rely heavily on color symbolism, a topic we discussed in class at the beginning of the year and I found quite interesting. I hope you enjoyed reading about my costume design! More mise-en-scène to come!
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