"Secrets of the Dead" Ghostly Fashion

"Secrets of the Dead" Ghostly Fashion 

Ghostly apportions are part of the seance! Shhhh

As we work on "Secrets of the Dead", Wega Art's new production, I thought I would do a post on the fashion of the time. "Secrets of the Dead" in set in the early 1900s, before the flapper age. Since this production is immersion theater (the audience is part of the action of the play) and the audience will play the towns people, It might be fun to see what people actually wore back then.

Just a long skirt and a blouse make the right statement.
Don't forget the hat!

Ladies walking suit.
Easy to replicate.

Before I get to the fashion, I want to bring you up to date on how the production is going. Ian is researching the special effects we will be using to bring the 'spooky' elements of the play to life. I won't mention any specifics here but, it should bring a chill to your spine. I can tell you this, there will be ghosts and they will be chilling. I can hardly wait!





Now for the fashion: If you want to come in costume, it should be easy to do. A long skirt and a blouse will do the trick. These can be dressed up with large broaches and necklaces

Vests are always in fashion for the men. Straw hat is optional

For the guys a woven shirt (no tees or sweats) and pants will work.  Dress them up with vests, chains and stick pins.








Hair for men. Always slicked down with lots of grease, yup, grease guys. Remember Brylcreem?

Lady's hair. The bun. A lady's neck was a sensual thing.

Ladies, get out the bobby pins. Buns and twists were all the rage. It was the silhouette of a ladies neck that made the male head turn.
 

Tickets are now available online at www.wegaarts.org  $25 in advance. We are taking reservations for tables so you can sit with your friends! The dates are October 30-31 and November 1. The fun begins at 6:30 PM.