what are costumes

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Nature

Costumes are a set of clothes worn by an individual or group that reflects class, gender, profession, ethnicity, nationality, activity, or epoch

. Costumes can also refer to clothing unique to a particular person or time period

. Costume design is the envisioning of clothing and the overall appearance of a character or performer

. The use of costumes in theatre dates back to ancient Greece and Rome

. Costume design is the most personal aspect of design, and the costume designer must create clothes for characters that reflect the ideas and goals of the play

. Costumes can also be worn for personal enjoyment, such as in cosplay, a performance art in which participants wear costumes and accessories to represent a specific character or idea