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Explore the exquisite costumes of A Little Night Music, featuring late Edwardian and Victorian styles with straight and curved lines. From romantic to traditional looks, witness the intricate designs for characters like Egerman, Malcolm, Armfeldt, and more. Dive into a world of layered ensembles, elegant accessories like hats and gloves, and period-specific details that bring the production to life.
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A Little Night Music Costumes Design Straight and Curved
Late Edwardian 1912 • Victorian style clings on . . . • Very romantic line • Interior line for women and men is very straight • Exterior line for women very layered and exuberant. • Men’s style is still relatively conservative.
Commonalities • Egerman • Red, rose, pink • Curved lines (even on the men) • Three main looks • Day/Tea Gown (and negligee/robe) • Country • Dinner party • Petra has two looks: less formal lady’s maid and formal for dinner party
Malcolm • Blues, blacks • Lots of layers, purchased elegance • Three main looks • Day (Tea Gown)/Uniform (and nightshirt/robe) • Country • Dinner party
Armfeldt • Greens, golds, (NOT SNC COLORS!) • Diagonals, abbreviated lines • Elegance comes from poise, not expense • Two looks for Mme and Fredrika • Day and dinner party • Four for Desiree • Costume • Day (and negligee/robe) (Tea Gown) • Country • Dinner party • Malla has two looks: Dresser and Country • Frid and Osa are is traditional serving garb the whole show. Bertrand has a costume for the play and serving garb for the dinner party.
Liebeslieder • Pastels, softer colors with strong accents (props and accessories) • Men still in traditional garb with color accents • Mrs Segstrom and Mrs Anderssen have period costumes for the play. • Mrs Nordstrom has a evening gown for the play scene and Mr. Lindquist and Mr. Erlanson are in evening tuxes.
Accessories • Hats, hats, hats • Gloves • Fans • Parasols • Walking sticks • Corsetry • Shoes