The 80’s: Costuming for Footloose The Musical:Background There are three main looks for Footloose the Musical that carry through the show:

• Opening Number: Chicago

• Small mid-western town teen life (Bomont): not a real town on the map but it is based on a town in Oklahoma – so you get the picture!

• The final “prom” let loose scene

Costuming will reflect slight changes in scenes throughout – but the big style divide is:

• Big City 80’s;• Mid-western small town 80’s;• and “let loose and dance” 80’s!

The 80’s: Costuming for Footloose The Musical – Chicago Scene Female Ren is leaving his city life and the kids there are a bit more urban and trendy. We want to have a real divide between life in Chicago and life in Bomont. This scene features COLOR COLOR COLOR

Female/dancers:

Tights (spandex good)

Color prints or animal prints

Short shorts over spandex

Mini-skirts over spandex

Accessories of the 80’s

Big hair!

Hair scrunchies

Side poney-tails

Large plastic colorful earrings

Big colorful bracelets

Headbands

Leg warmers

The 80’s: Costuming for Footloose The Musical – Chicago Scene Male

Male:

Jeans or colorful khaki’s (no beige)

Colorful t-shirts (yellow, light blue, etc.)or collared polo shirts

You may layer colored polo shirts (wear 2!)

Accessories must include Rayban-like glasses

Converse sneakers or sperry’s or other high top sneakers

Colorful belts

Ren is leaving his city life and the kids there are a bit more urban and trendy. We want to have a real divide between life in Chicago and life in Bomont. This scene features COLOR COLOR COLOR – accessories are everything

Welcome to BomontRen moves to a fictitious town called Bomont (based on a town in Oklahoma)! Colors are more muted and restrained while showing some 80’s features too. Plaid and denim with some bursts of color rule the day. Think styles from the movie “The Breakfast Club” . Also think about your character’s personality and the clique they may be a part of!

Welcome to Bomont – costuming ideas: teen characters

Welcome to Bomont – male teen ideas

Denim jacketsRipped jeansFlannel shirtsHenleys and jeans with denim jacketBoots and flannelsTeam jackets and Converse (athlete)Colorful sweaters and trousers (brain)

Welcome to Bomont – female teen ideas

Depending on your character:

Denim jacketsFlannel shirtsTights or jeansBig beltsSkirts (long and short)Cowboy or other bootsTeam jackets and Converse (athlete)Light colored pretty or flowery blousesHair bandsScarvesAcid wash, regular, or torn jeans

Ending Dance scene: Prom wear: female

Big hair!

Poofy dresses of varying lengthsPastels or neon are in!Bow ties around neckLots of color (no black or white)

Ending Dance scene: Prom wear: male options (let’s discuss)

Black pantsBlack dress shirtBow tie and suspenders (color)Converse sneakersRay-ban like shades

The Adults: What did 80’s parents look like? Female grown ups!

Ruffle blousesTrousersMom jeansWork out suitsColorful or geometric patterned dressesFloral cotton dressesShoulder pads!Big hair or super short hair

The Adults: What did 80’s parents look like? Male grownups!

Conservative Bomont

TrousersDenim shirtsGeometric sweatersTurtle necksButton down sweatersLoafersflannel