White face clown costuming

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Extending on the last blog.
Even with Allys wonderful suggestions (white top and knee his) i still feel as through this will not be enought to help me feel like my character in my costume.
I have decided to do some further reseach so i myself am aware of the costuming needed for the whiteface clown.
And to also gain other ideas to which i can contribute to my costume and character development. Enabeling me to achieve the best mark i possibly can.

Costume: The costume will fit well. Satins, sequins, rhinestones and theatrical fabrics (shiny, flashy, beaded, etc.) can be used. A one or two piece jumper worn with a ruff is the most common Whiteface costume. However, a two piece suit or tuxedo style is also acceptable. The costume including the accessories should be color coordinated. Shoes can be large or small but should be simple. Gloves should always be worn. in lieu of only the skull cap. The color of the wig is generally chosen to accent another color in the costume.

http://cheesecakeandfriends.com/c-types.htm#IV-A


Whiteface clowns (for more information see the Types of Clowns page)
Whiteface clowns are the clowns that have their entire face covered in a base of white makeup and then have their facial features highlighted by colors of makeup. Whiteface clowns are often the more serious of the clowns, they are often skilled in doing certain items, be it juggling. They take pride in showing up the auguste clowns and tramps. There are two types of whiteface clowns: Neat (Classic) Whiteface and Comic (Grotesque) Whiteface. One main key to whiteface clowns is that no skin should show through their makeup or costume, the effect of the overall look is of a doll come to life.

Neat (Classic) Whiteface
Neat whiteface clowns are often seen as the classic whiteface clowns with small features which only highlight the facial features and not exaggerate them, they also do not usually wear wigs, only having a skullcap to cover their hair. (The classic French Pierrot clown is a good example of this). Whiteface costumes are often very simple and regal looking and are well coordinated suits. These clowns are often very regal and proper in appearance and character. This character is traditionally very skilled (they can juggle, perform magic or play a musical instrument). Their characters are portrayed as being smart and tormenting to the auguste clowns.

Comedy (Grotesque) Whiteface
The comedy whiteface clown (like Rocky) is similar to the neat whiteface in only that the skin is covered entirely in a white base of makeup. However, their facial features are more exaggerated (broad wide mouths, bulbous noses) and they are often seen with a bright colorful shock of hair. The wardrobe of the comic whiteface is still fairly well coordinated but more exaggerated than the neat whiteface. These clowns think that they are as skilled as the neat whiteface, but often fail. Grotesque whiteface clowns are not as knockabout or as fallible as the augustes but are more exaggerated characters than the neat whiteface. Ronald McDonald and Bozo are good examples of comic whiteface clowns.

http://cheesecakeandfriends.com/c-faq.htm#Q2a

Whiteface
A Whiteface Clown covers all their flesh with either make up or clothing. They start by covering their face and neck with a coating of clown white greasepaint. Then they add features to that.

Often use skull cap to appear bald, and wears elaborate glitzy costumes. In Europe, a true European Whiteface clown accents their ears with red, uses their own hair or a black wig, and wears a specific style of spangled costume.

http://www.charliethejugglingclown.com/types.htm


MAKEUP IDEAS
These images are so good!! (preferably the one on the left hehe)




more ideas to help me feel my character in costume

• White stockings with jiffy's.
• Pantaloon's with excess hemmed material around the elasticated parts with yellow ribbon
• Gloves.......??? i need to be fully covered.
• White long sleeve top
• Bow in hair.
• Yellow Wig.

What do you think people???

Any suggestions i can suggest for the dress part?