Costume Design Elements

noun a decorative piece of jewelry that is attached to clothing with a pin

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• She wore a beautiful diamond brooch on her evening gown.
• I found a vintage brooch at the flea market and decided to buy it.
• Check out this blingy brooch I got from the thrift store!
• Her smile was like a sparkling brooch that brightened up the room.

noun a tube made of fur or other warm material into which the hands are placed for warmth

verb to handle clumsily or ineffectively

• The baker carefully placed the freshly baked blueberry muffins on the display shelf.
• I love grabbing a muff from the bakery on my way to work in the mornings.
• Let's hit up that new cafe for some bomb muffs after school.
• She always muffles her emotions, never letting anyone see how she truly feels.

noun a strip of material worn around the waist to hold clothing in place or for decoration

• She adjusted the waistband of her skirt before heading into the meeting.
• I need to loosen the waistband of my jeans after that big meal.
• I love how this dress hugs my waistband just right.
• The company's financial situation was like a tightening waistband, restricting growth.

noun a long, close-fitting robe worn by members of the clergy

• The priest wore a black soutane during the religious ceremony.
• The priest put on his soutane before heading to church.
• I saw the guy in the soutane hanging out at the church.
• His commitment to his faith was like a protective soutane around him.