Factors for Costume Design

  1. Age
  2. Gender
  3. Social Status
  4. Occupation
  5. Geographic Location
  6. Occasion/Activity
  7. Time of Day
  8. Season/Weather
  9. Historical Period
  10. Psychological Factors/Personality/Emotions

Costumes are very important when the actors or acresstess are performing onstage. They help the audience differentiate between the characters and add personality to the roles. Costume designers need to consider the factors above to inform the audience about the characteristics of the character.