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In productions such as 'Anna Bolena' and 'Rigoletto,' the costumes are tailored, and they're tight. In 'Moby,' it's like you're wearing pajamas, and you have more freedom. It's very comfortable on stage.

— Stephen Costello

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

My style is all I have. When I go on stage, that's me in my comfort zone. It's not a costume. It's just me. And I want every woman to feel that way.

— Yuna

I hate the terminology of 'costume' because my clothes are not costumes at all. I think they're high fashion, avant-garde, and more couture, definitely, and yes, some of my pieces are not particularly wearable, but I wouldn't say they're costumes, I'd say they're more couture.

— Christian Siriano

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.

— Peter Falk

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

— Colleen Atwood

The costume affects your posture, affects your walk, how you hold yourself, and how you breathe. The costumes make you deliver.

— Richard Madden

Some of the stage outfits I've got are ridiculous. I'll lay out clothes to pack, and it'll look like Polly Pocket clothing - because it's all stretchy, it's tiny. I don't need a case when I tour; I can fit it all in my handbag.

— Jessie J

✗Opposing Perspectives

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.

— Romola Garai

What I wear onstage is so stylized and bold.

— Andra Day

People like to stir up the fashion vs. costume world, and I think what they mean by 'too costumey' is that it's too much, or not real enough for everyday wear. You couldn't say that about John Galliano's shows, right? I mean, they're awesome, and they're total costume.

— Colleen Atwood

It's always fun messing around with costumes and stuff. You know there is an element of acting that you've got to dress-up; that's part of it.

— Gina Bellman