costumes

The term costume can refer to wardrobe and dress in general, or to the distinctive style of dress of a particular people, class, or period. It can also refer to the artistic arrangement of accessories in a picture, statue, poem, or play, appropriate to the time, place, or other circumstances represented or described, or to a particular style of clothing worn to portray the wearer as a fictional charactercharacter or type of character other than their regular persona at a social event such as a masquerade, a fancy dress party or in an artistic Theatretheatrical performance. Theatrical costumes, in combination with other aspects, serve to portray characters' age, gender role, profession, social class, personality, and can even reveal information about the historical period/era, geographic location, time of day, as well as the season or weather of the theatrical performance. Sometimes theatrical costumes literally mimic what the costume designer thinks the character would wear if the character actually existed. On the other hand, often stylized theatrical costumes can exaggerate some aspect of a character.National costume or regional costume can express local (or exiled) identity and emphasise uniqueness.The wearing of costumes has become an important part of Mardi Gras and Halloween celebrations, and (to a lesser extent) people may also wear costumes in conjunction with other holiday celebrations, such as Christmas and Easter. Mardi Gras costumes are usually Court jesterjesters and other fantasy characters, while Halloween costumes traditionally take the form of supernatural creatures such as ghosts, vampires, and angels. Christmas and Easter costumes typically portray mythical holiday characters, such as Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny, and costumes may serve to portray various other character themes during secular holidays, such as an Uncle Sam costume worn on the Independence Day (US)Independence day for example.Some people wear costumes for eroticismerotic purposes. This is taken as a harmless fun or a form of fetishism, or a combination of the two.See also: cosplay

External links -

1000costumes.com - ''1000 Costumes''.

fax.libs.uga.edu - ''LACY'S DRAMATIC COSTUMES'', collected & edited by Thomas Hailes Lacy, 1865 & 1868. ''(a searchable facsimile at the University of Georgia Libraries; DjVu & fax.libs.uga.edu - layered PDF format)''

costumes.org - ''The Costumers !Manifesto''.Category:Clothingd e:Kostümda:Kostumenl:Kostuumj a:服装 DEBUG REDIRECT (costume)

Dressed To Tease
A searchable directory of clothing and lingerie fetish websites specialising in classy ladies who dress to tease in glamorous clothes and underwear.
http://www.dressedtotease.com

Halloweengoed, clothes and halloween decorations
Online shop for halloween clothes, decoration and party supplies.Pumpkins , hats, wigs, scene setters spiders, etc. Feestartikelen en feestkleding voor halloween.
http://www.halloweengoed.nl/

Dessous Unlimited-The Lingerie Shop
We are supplying a wide variety of Lingerie products worldwide. We are proud to have the best qualities and prices.
http://www.dessous-unlimited.de/

nana
antique prints, books, maps, ephemera, paper toys an much more
http://www.nanantiques.com/

Bulgarian and Balkan Folk dance, music, singing
Site for Balkan folklore. Bulgarian, Serbian, Romanian, Macedonian folk dances, Folk music, singing.Music instruments and music CDs Shop, folklore costumes and...
http://www.balkanfolk.com

Garb the World - Historical Clothing
A custom-made clothing site where you can get clothing from all time periods and countries. If you can't find what you want on the site, design your own. Garb the World is one of the largest online seller of religious habits including monk robes, cowls, tabards, and cloaks. Garb the World sells to Catholic, protestant, as well as pagan organizations. Garb the World sells the most inexpensive Scottish Great Kilts, with a wide range of plaids offered. Sewn kilts are also custom-made for the best prices on the internet. Garb the World is one of the few sites where you can purchase clothing made from polar fleece, velvet, and satin. Garb the World has great started costumes for Renessaince Faire participants, as well as Roman clothing, Egyptian clothing, Greek clothing, and more. Garb the World also sells a full range of leather assessories; belts and more in many colors.
http://www.garbtheworld.com/

Venice Atelier: historical costumes for sale and rent from venice carnival
venice atelier is a workshop of historical theatre costumes for sale and rent, handmade masks for venice carnival, wedding in costume, special events in venice, we organize your party inside venetian palaces
http://www.veniceatelier.com/

Possumeggs
Independent business associates providing production services to the entertainment industry.
http://possumeggs.com

Urda Handicraft
Medieval and fantasyinspired clothes from a swedish company.
http://www.urda.se/

Visted Planet - on-line travel images database
Visited Planet is a digital image database containing over 6000 photos from over 20 countries. Sections include agriculture, food, wildlife, people, landscapes, children, sport, architecture and hiking. Freelance writing and photography also available.
http://www.visitedplanet.com/

Hindeloopen
Hindeloopen is a picturesque old town in the North of Holland; famous because of the Hindeloopen art and fabrics. W.H. Glashouwer - Hindeloopen Art and Exclusive Fabrics
http://www.hindelopen.com/

The Costumer's Manifesto
Includes photographs, renderings, history and information on costuming. Extensive links collection.
http://www.costumes.org

Hollywood Studios Costumes
Large selection of assorted costumes.
http://www.hollywood-costumes.com/

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Information on attending SIUE, student organizations, student services, academic programs, administrative services, and a campus tour.
http://www.siue.edu/

Star Design Costumes
Halloween, Renaissance, and party type costumes.
http://www.starcostumes.com

Pendragon Costumes
Leather clothing and accessories based on Renaissance designs for men and women; on line catalog, ordering information, accepts credit cards, based in Torrance, California.
http://www.pendragoncostumes.com

Theatrical Costumes
Costumes for theatre, and film; mascots, make-up, wigs, and accessories.
http://www.costumers.com/