costumes

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Each week contestants' costumes were taken in because they were losing weight, Kirkwood said.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

In the weeks leading to Thursday, Colbert auctioned off a raft of props and costumes featured on the show, as well as pieces of set including a giant illuminated sign.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

“It looked so fun next to the shade they’d chosen for the skin tone. I hope we’ll see some people in HungryGhost costumes next Halloween!”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

A murmuring, echoing chorus of the dead surrounds the central platform; they wear brilliantly colored, Mexican-inspired costumes designed by Mr. Bausor and Wilberth Gonzalez.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

During dress rehearsal, all the dancers would be wearing their costumes and makeup.

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene