Costumes for the Play Oliver

	Here are some examples of the types of attire worn during that era. Good Luck Mate!!

Oliver Costume Requirements ORPHANS:  Clothes must PLEASE look old and very ragged!! PANTS: Assorted ragged knee length  in brown, gray, black, dark blue, ect Assorted shirts in various colors, ragged, patched, ect Caps: Old looking Cloth ACCESSORIES: Sack Jackets, Vests, V-Necked cardigan sweaters SHOES: Black jazz-style shoes or ballet slippers, no socks MEN'S CHORUS : Utilitarian style clothing. A little "worse for wear" TROUSERS: Dark colored straight legged pants - NO JEANS - or kickers (do not wear flared, bell bottomed, or cuffed pants) SHIRTS:  Any light colored shirt (hopefully beige or white) SHOES: Black scuffed up ones SOCKS:  Dark ACCESSORIES: Vests, sweaters, sack coat, Walking stick< Pocket watches/ with chain, gloves w/fingers cut off HATS:  Derby, or Cloth Cap WOMEN'S CHORUS: SKIRTS: very full ones, subdued for most scenes. You will change to brighter skirt for "who will buy" scene. It will be nice if you can find a petticoat. BLOUSES: Peasant style, Victorian High Necked Style, any light color will be acceptable STOCKINGS: Black tights SHOES: Lace up boot style shoe, character shoe in black ACCESSORIES:  Hats, Mob caps, lace cap, short cotton gloves, aprons, reticules (purses)