COSTUMESDIFFERENT GENRES

ACTION

In action movie the main character will often wear

dark colours as to not draw attention to

themselves,or they will dress in suits (e.g. Bond)Villains are often dressed smartly, or the complete

opposite of a ‘chav’ depending on the type of

action (gansta, spy)

PERIOD DRAMA(Film) a drama set in a particular

historical period, considering on the time period it is set the costume vary. To victorian clothes in Downton Abbey,

To clothes from the tutor period in Shakespeare in Love.

THRILLERThrillers are generally set in normal world, so all the costumes are what people would wear in everyday

life. Dressing darker colours rather than bright.

Unless there is children when they often dress

brighter colours

FANTASYFantasy film have more outlandish costumes, as they are set in the far

future or made-up worlds.

Bright colours, more accessories than normal.

Amour in superhero films, with their logo their chest. Often form fitting

Female often wear outfits that accentuating the

body, either long dresses, or tight spandex

COMEDY

Comedy films are often set in the real world, in romcoms women are often either depicted as the ‘nerd’

or the ‘cheerleader’ type

WESTERNIn western films the costumes

for men generally are constructed a hat, chaps, a shirt and a gun belt. Women wear either the ‘indian’ style

clothing or the long dress (below)