Costume Ideas

These costumes would be used for the house scene's. I liked the thought of using oversized T-shirts/shirts because it's seen as sexy a convention seen in Pop music videos and relates to Laura Mulvey's theory of 'The Male Gaze' as men would be attracted to watch the video because it's sexy and females would want to be like the artist. The hair is down and straight which suggests a more laid back look. 

These costumes would be used for the dance sequence. They'd have bare feet because it's more contemporary dance. I like the use of a black leotard as it's easier to dance and more professional. I like the use of an attached black floaty skirt which is ripped that I could easily make out of chiffon material which I can get from local stores such as Boyes. I already have a Black leotard which can be used so cost would be minimal. I also like the use of just a leotard with black netting across the face like a fascinator as it shows a sign of death therefore connotes the death of passion within the relationship. The chiffon shawl around her arms/shoulder has a connotation of going out (seen on evening gowns for higher class balls/proms.) It would also be good to dance with and be use to manipulate the dancers. The hair for the first design is in a low bun because it's out the way of the dancer however it may cause issues if it comes undone during the performance. I like the use of curly hair for the performer in the second image which I can pin back off the face so it wouldn't prevent the audience from seeing facial expressions. 

The costumes would be appropriate for the house scenes are there casual chilled clothes. The bare chest and joggers has connotations of night wear and it's all conventional the Pop Music Videos as it gives of the Ideology the artists are desirable. (Good Looking, Hot, Attractive, fit.)

 

The use of the Tuxedo is appropriate to the dance sequence as it matches the evening attire sequence. However I'm not sure how practical it would be to dance in and would need to have costume rehearsals first to illuminate problems. If there is problems I will rethink choreography or come up with more ideas for the male dance costume which may be with out the suit jacket that could cause restriction or overheating of the artist. it may be appropriate just suit trousers, white shirt and a lose bow tie. or even just suit trousers and bare chest.