Costume

Valerie's costume will be the main focus. Her clothes will be dirty and provocative but cheap. Her make-up will match this with smudged mascara and lipstick. Her costume will change in the scenes where she is in love, she will look less provocative, clean and look naturally pretty with natural make-up. This will help to show the contrasting stages in her life, the sad past and happy future in love. Below are some pictures of characters from other media texts which have similarities to the idea of Valerie's costume.

The Uncle will be in simple, plain and dark clothing to signal that he is a dark character who has little money. The boys in a group will wear tracksuit tops and trousers, like a hoddie, to conform to the social stereotypes of 'chavs'. 'Chavs' are often looked down upon and are believed to exist in poorer areas so this stereotype will really help get across the environment Valerie lives in and the people she is surrounded by in her day to day life.

Stereotypical Chavs

Tyler, the boyfriend, will wear clothes that are fashionable for boys so that it is believable that he looks attractive to Valerie but also so that he looks appealing to the audience. By wearing fashionable clothes such as skinny jeans and a smart t-shirt, it will look as though he cares about how presents himself, making him seem more clean than Valerie and a good influence to her.

Fashionable Male

The costumes will be provided by our actors wardrobes as well as extra props and costumes provided be me and Beth.