Costume Guide 

Notes on Costuming 

Reckoning with Redress is set in the early 1980s. Below, you'll find a gallery of period photos for inspiration when selecting your attire for the reenactment. This collection is meant to guide you—not to limit your choices. 

Here are some guidelines: 

• Since the scene of the congressional hearing takes place in a somewhat formal setting, we ask that participants wear business or business casual attire.

• If you are able to and willing to style your hair or grow your hair out in accordance with 80's hair styles, that would greatly add to the period aesthetic.

• Big budget films have a large team of hair and makeup artists that can cover every single extra to bring the period of the film alive. We are a modest budget independent film team that does not have these resources. We highly encourage and greatly appreciate growing your hair and styling it in accordance with 80's hair styles to add to the authenticity of the film. 

From Our Costumer : 

Colors to avoid: red, neon, or any very bright color.

We do not want any very bold or loud patterns.

NO logos or trademarked designs.

If you have any tattoos, please bring clothing that will appropriately cover them.

Feminine Costumes: Please wear or bring at least 2 dresses, skirt, suit, or blouse options in neutral colors, with low-heeled shoes or loafers. This is a point in history for Shoulder pads if you have a blazer with them, bring it along.  If you have a cardigan, please bring it as well. Jewelry should be simple, and if there is a great 80’s piece that you want to bring along, feel free to bring it with you!

Masculine Costumes: Please wear or bring at least 1 sport coat, sweater, or button-down in muted colors, with dark jeans or slacks and coordinated shoes.

If you'd like feedback on your outfit, you’re welcome to wear it or bring photos to your preparatory session, though this is not required. You can also email photos to education@fullspectrumfeatures.com.