Our film opening will introduce two gay protagonists who effectively we want to portray in the best possible way that stays in theme with common conventions of a romance film, in terms of costume.
Our research into costume of both straight and lesbian woman stereotypically in romance films shows the following aspects:
- revealing clothes, sometimes sexualised (shows or represents their feminity or vulnerability)
- depending on the character but widely used in bright coloured costumes, majorly white or red (could represent their pure love and affection)
- lesbian woman in films costume can normally go to ways feminine with an edgy twist to complete that tom-boyish look or simply masculine and sometimes unflattering. (Chunky jewelerry, bold hairstyles, etc)
We intend to adapt the more 'feminine with an edgy twist' type representation in terms of costume for our film opening, because we feel it will still portray the theme properly while giving the characters some depth to them, through the connotations of their costume choices.
Examples:
The colour choice, white, of this costume could still reflect feminity but even the fact its a shirt could also highlight that minor element of masculinity. The dark beaded jewellery and dark eye make up adds to the whole edgy look.
Revealing pastel coloured costume again reflects feminity and even their vulnerability but yet openess with each other in every aspect; physically etc.
Similar to the first example, the chunky jewlerry, short plaid skirt all ties into creating the impression this character is bold in her costume choice.
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