“Costume” - the meaning of this word is familiar to everyone, and it is associated with clothing. Only here the clothes are very different. Therefore, the interpretation of this token has several shades. More details about the fact that this is a costume will be described in the review.
Let's turn to the dictionary
Regarding what this word is, it says the following:
- Firstly, this is a set of outerwear, which consists of trousers and a jacket, and for women - from trousers and a jacket or from a skirt and jacket.
- Secondly, it is a robe that is characteristic of a person of a certain type of activity. So, it can be a diver, firefighter, sports suit.
- Thirdly, a suit is the clothes of a person who is a participant in a performance or performance. For example, a costume of a gnome, fox, Little Red Riding Hood.
To understand the meaning of the word "costume", you should refer to its origin.
Etymology
It comes from the French noun costume, designating a suit, attire, clothing. It, in turn, was formed from another noun of Latin origin, which is written as consuetudo, and translated as “habit”, “custom”, “habit”.
The latter is directly related to the Latin verb consuescere. Its meaning is “to have a habit,” “to get used to.” This verb consists of two parts. The first of them - con - is interpreted as “together”, “s”. The second - suescere - means "get used to", "accustom." It was formed from the form of sui - “self”, descended from the pre-Indo-European basis of swe, the meaning of which is “own”, “self”.
In Russian, the use of the word begins to be traced back to the 18th century.
Some details
What does the word “costume” mean in a broad sense? This clothing as such, as well as some distinctive style that reflects the regional, national, social identity of the person.
Under the costume may be meant the artistic embodiment in the picture of a combination of any accessories. And also he can be present in the play, poem, on the statue and correspond to the place, time, other circumstances.
Another possible meaning is a certain style of dress, in which a person depicts a role that is not characteristic of him in ordinary life. For example, this is an actor’s costume or a fancy dress. Especially often you can see such clothes in the movies or in the theater on the actors. In combination with other details, it is a means of creating an image of the character.
In the common and narrower sense, it is an element of clothing, classic or business: trouser or three-piece suit.
Folk and festive
With the help of a folk or regional costume, the individuality of a certain group of people is reflected, as well as the characteristics of its culture. This is the Russian national costume. Often, such clothes evoke a sense of national pride. Japanese kimonos and a Scottish kilt are examples.
Holiday costumes of all nations are different from everyday ones. They are more elegant and decorated more brightly and abundantly. Often they were attributed ritual significance. Nowadays, some of the holidays are accompanied by changing clothes. Costumes of Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden are especially popular.
Classical
This is a traditional men's outerwear. Usually such a suit is made of one type of fabric. It includes a jacket, pants, vest. Since the mid-20th century, the costume has also become a ladies' robe. As a rule, it consists of a jacket and skirt, but there are also women's suits with trousers and a vest.
The classic men's complemented with a shirt, tie or bow tie and a classic pair of shoes or boots. Sometimes a handkerchief, hat, and cufflinks are attached to it. Previously, a pocket watch was an indispensable accessory. The chain from them was threaded through the buttonholes located on the vest.
This type of clothing may vary in color. The most popular costumes are:
- black
- gray
- white
- dark blue;
- dark green;
- blue
- maroon.
According to the varieties of outerwear, they can be divided into:
- jackets;
- frock coats;
- business cards;
- tailcoats;
- tuxedos.
By the number of rows of buttons, they are single-breasted and double-breasted. Can be with and without a vest. Vests can also be single-breasted and double-breasted. Usually they are worn under a single-breasted jacket. And also costumes are distinguished by the shape of lapels and other parameters.
When did the studied type of clothing originate? This happened in the middle of the XVII century at the court of the French king Louis XIV in Versailles. The appeared fashion was also liked in other countries, for example, in Great Britain. It was there that at the beginning of the 19th century a prototype of a modern costume appeared.