Costume Terminology

noun a means of altering one's appearance in order to conceal one's identity

verb to change or alter one's appearance in order to conceal one's identity

• The spy used a clever disguise to blend in with the crowd.
• She put on a disguise to sneak into the party without being noticed.
• He threw on a disguise to avoid being seen by his ex-girlfriend.
• His smile was a disguise, hiding the pain he was feeling inside.

verb to change the appearance or form of in order to conceal or hide

adjective having a different appearance or form in order to conceal one's true identity

• The spy was able to infiltrate the enemy base by cleverly disguised as a janitor.
• She showed up to the party disguised as a clown, it was hilarious!
• He was totally disguised as a hipster at the concert last night.
• Her true intentions were disguised behind a friendly smile.

noun a matching jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt made from the same fabric, typically worn by men for formal occasions

• The businessman arrived at the gala wearing a monkey suit.
• I can't believe he actually wore a monkey suit to the party!
• He looked ridiculous in that monkey suit.
• Wearing a monkey suit to work every day makes me feel like I'm just a cog in the machine.