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Costume is a huge part of getting into character. Your body soaks in what you're wearing, and you turn into someone else.

Costume is a massive thing. I think costume makes you stand differently.

I've done a few costume dramas, and people say, 'What was it like wearing the costumes? Did they really help you with your character?,' and most of the time it doesn't make any difference. You're wearing something a bit weird, and it's sort of uncomfortable, but it doesn't really have a huge impact on the part that you're playing.

Costume design allows you to do a different type of research and create characters, whereas in fashion, you create an image and clothing for the masses.

The right costume determines the character, helps the actor feel who he is, and serves the story.

Costume design is so important and really helpful, and I really love that aspect of character development, just figuring it out.

Costumes are the first impression that you have of the character before they open their mouth-it really does establish who they are.

In general, costumes are the first thing in life that let other people know who we are. They indicate who the person is without saying anything.

One thing about costume design - and I think design in general - but especially costume design, is people have a misconception that it's very glamorous work.

In the beginning, when you're acting in amateur theater and off-Broadway, it was unheard of that anyone else would get your costume. And it was important to get a good costume. You put time into that.