Help with costume for a play

[aabby757]

Hi there. I have been cast in a play where I play a "church lady."

Unless I hear otherwise, I will play her as a priss and a gossip.

I don't know how old she will be but I'm thinking at least 50.

I need to costume myself.

Any ideas as to what I can wear?

The more specific the better because a co worker said dress "old lady ish" and I don't know what that means!

Or point me out to tv shows or movies where a character is dressed similar to what I need to be.

Especially shoes because I need to start wearing the shoes during rehearsal.

Thank you very much!

[NutBrnHair]

[aabby757]

Duh... I walked right into that one.

[FSUZeta]

exactly. think dana carvey's church lady or dress sort of like aunt bee from the andy griffith show. small print flowerdy cotton dress, thick stockings, sensible shoes. if you are a church lady, you most likely will feel quite self righteous, and look down upon everyone. check out thrift stores for your costume,

[LightBulb]

Gotta have glasses and a hat of some sort


and clunky loafers.

[tinydancer]

Don't forget your gloves and your Bible!

[AchtungBaby80]

And a hat. Preferably one with fake flowers and little birdie on it.

[a.e.B.O.T.]

pill box hat, bifocals, an old chanel suit, bad hose, and some flat formal shoes

[AlphaFrog]

Watch a few episodes of Golden Girls and pick any of them except Blanche.