Costume Creation

 Costume Creation 

The costuming process of Darlene's character will define not only her character, but the setting of the film opening as it is set within the 1950s. Every detail that exists within Darlene's costuming choices is to reflect her innocence and youthfulness as well as the styles in the 1950s. Every element that was chosen contributed to the enhancement of the visual storytelling within my film opening. 

The Dress

One of the main aspects of costuming Darlene is the dress. It is a vintage inspired, pastel blue, small white striped, puffed sleeved short dress. The small details of the dress combined contribute to the overall effectiveness of the dress. Not only does the dress match with the 1950s styles that I aimed to represent, but it defines Darlene's character as the dress is shorter, indicating youthfulness, and it has puffed sleeves that emphasize her feminine look. A sense of contrast is also present within the dress as the pastel color clashes against the darker elements that surround the narrative's themes. (The dress is visually represented in the pre-production post on the mise-en-scene element of costuming that I completed in a previous blog.)

The Addition Of A Pearl Necklace

A spontaneous decision that I made as I got ready in the morning of filming day was the addition of a pearl necklace. Initially, I had not planned on encorporating jewelry, but after doing a thorough amount of research on mise-en-scene elements that existed within the 1950s, I found a common pattern of pearl jewelry. Elegance was emphasized within the overall look of Darlene's costuming, making the choice effective. It also added a touch of femininity, reinforcing elements that I aimed to create within her character.