costuming

American  

[kos-too-ming, -tyoo-] / ˈkɒs tu mɪŋ, -tyu- /

noun

1. material for costumes.

2. costumes collectively.

3. the act of furnishing or designing costumes.

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Etymology

Origin of costuming

First recorded in 1855–60; costume + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Ms. Peck’s three dancers, dressed in Ms. Page’s casual-clothes costuming, slightly featured Mr. Lendorf, though more from his own charisma than from her unmemorable inventions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Detective work seemed to me to be two parts costuming and one part luck.

From Literature

From the soundtrack’s mix of pop hits and little-known, chic electronic tunes, to Patricia Field’s sumptuous couture costuming — not to mention the stellar performances, lovely direction and clever writing.

From Salon

Bretaña says method dressing tends to work best with sci-fi or fantasy projects because of the inherent drama in their costuming.

From Los Angeles Times

Baxter played most of the parts, bolstered by a riot of colour, fabulous sets, costuming and sharp scripts.

From BBC