Costume:

Recently, it occurred to me just how important costume is, in order to create a clear characterisation for each of my characters. Although my characters don't belong to any particular stereotypes, they do belong to a certain social class - lower class. Costume will be an effective way of showing this.


Flo
Although Flo comes from a lower class family, she is still a teenage girl who cares a lot for her appearance. I can't make my actor wear clothing that belongs to a brand-name, or looks expensive, as this will totally go against everything that my character is. I want her to look casual, and normal; however, I will dress her in clothes that are not branded, and are not overly fashionable. I will allow Megan (my actor) to style her hair and makeup in the way that she desires, but if her choices do not meet the characteristics of the role, I will adjust them slightly.


Amy
As I have mentioned previously, Amy is abused by her depressed, alcoholic father. With this in mind, I plan to dress my actor, Hayley, in clothing that covers as much flesh as possible - long sleeved tops, jeans, scarves, etc. Hopefully my audience will be able to pick up what I'm trying to connote.


Daisy
Daisy is anorexic; therefore, I would like her to dress in clothing that is quite baggy, and ill fitting. If I dressed my actor in clothes that showed off her body, this wouldn't fit the characteristics of daisy, who is trying to hide her illness.