Costume design serves multiple purposes in a production, including enhancing visual appeal, conveying character and setting information, and creating a sense of realism.

While historical, contemporary, and fantasy are common costume design styles, avant-garde is not typically used in this context.

Silhouette refers to the overall shape and outline of a costume, which is a key element in creating a cohesive visual design.

Costume designers work closely with the director and other designers to ensure that the costumes align with the overall vision and aesthetic of the production.

While costume designers must consider the production's budget, it is not a direct factor in the creative process of designing costumes.

Adaptation refers to the process of modifying an existing costume to suit the needs of a particular character or production.

While fabric, leather, and metal are commonly used in costume design, plastic is not typically used as a primary material.

Aesthetic refers to the overall visual appeal and impression created by a costume.

While costume designers collaborate with directors, set designers, and lighting designers, they typically do not collaborate directly with actors on the design process.

Fabrication refers to the process of creating a costume from scratch, using original materials and designs.

While historical, cultural, and character research are common types of costume design research, trend research is not typically conducted in this context.

Fitting refers to the process of adjusting and modifying a costume to ensure a proper fit for the actor.

While Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and CLO 3D are commonly used software in costume design, Microsoft Word is not typically used for this purpose.

Aesthetic refers to the overall visual appeal and impression created by a costume.

While costume designers collaborate with directors, set designers, and lighting designers, they typically do not collaborate directly with actors on the design process.