costume
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The book’s captioning about the white organdy costume Graham designed for herself, currently displayed in the library, notes that its inspiration was the “night-blooming Cereus” flower.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
And costume designers and style experts agree that the inspiration goes both ways.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Porter, who spoke to Newsbeat as she waited, in costume, outside a screening of The Last Act, says she's been "super-hyped" for the cinema release.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Still, at least my costume was cutting the right figure.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
She looked so pretty in her fairy godmother costume, which was a glittery gold dress with a matching tiara.
From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene
Vocabulary lists containing costume
Party Parlance for Mardi Gras
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Reading: Literature - Drama - Introductory
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