Due to the significance of actors in films, their clothing is vital in the creation of characters. Not only do the clothes serve as a impactful storytelling tool, they also assist in developing a deeper meaning to the audience like creating an emotional connection or conveying character development throughout a narrative. This type of symbolism also helps in creating those hidden subtextual meanings throughout a story. For example, a character's signature piece of clothing can signify their strength, vulnerability, or some other defining characteristic that impacts their personality.
The wardrobe of a character must contain many elements. Some examples of these, arguably most important, elements are functionality and style. While the clothing needs to match trends from the time period the narrative is set in, it cannot be too busy or overly eye-catching especially in a horror film. This is because it takes away from the character's demeanor and can be distracting from the narratives events.
The girls in my film project will have fairly similar clothing but with some noticeable differences. First, Charlotte will have a more organized, classy and girly type of look. For Charlotte's outfit, she will be wearing a baby pink shirt with black leggings. The color pink is a very feminine color and black leggings are typically a more basic article of clothing currently. The pink adds the girly tone while the black leggings follow today's stereotype of a teenager. For the shoes, she will be wearing white tennis shoes to show the element of functionality and cleanliness. She will also be wearing an initial necklace with a "K" since her last name is Kennedy. This represents her love and appreciation for her family.
Next, Graces clothing will be less girly and more according to past stereotypes of teenagers. She will be wearing baggy jeans with a basic black top. Baggy jeans typically represent rebellion and individuality while the black top symbolizes more qualities of strength and power. Lastly, she will also be wearing black sneakers to also be functional and to match the aesthetic of her outfit.
(Outfit photos from Pinterest)
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