If you are reading this, you may have been chosen to be a background artist for our show. I have put together this blog so you will have the opportunity to understand the era and mood we are trying to achieve. This will be fun trip into the past.
As a background artist for the show you are expected to arrive dressed and ready for work. Your outfit is a back up to our costumes.
We may or may not use what you wear , but please understand we would rather use you on camera, then send you home because you don't fit in what we have available.
No visible tattoos please. This is Summertime and short sleeves will be used.
For Ladies either a knee length dress or knee length skirt and blouse; panty hose, body smoother, bra, pumps/heels. Pearls if you have them.
Below the photos you will find you will find what is expected from MAKE-UP and HAIR. PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS TOO
Here is a color palette to keep in mind :
In addition there are fun video clips, and films links, to help bring you into the world of the 1940's.
Your style is very important to the look of the show. So please make sure your measurements are accurate and updated with extras casting which helps us find outfits for you. We apologize but you will be sent home if your measurements are wrong and we cannot accommodate the different size.
The 1940's style was very glamorous. Notice in the photos below, the suits had wider lapels, shoulder pads and very high waisted pants. Men's ties were short and wide many with bold prints.
For the women, the large shoulder pads and nipped waistlines gave them the perfect hourglass shape. Skirts were knee length in the early half of the 1940's, and then hemlines dropped to mid-calf post-war 1947.
The photos below are oversized so that you can view more detail. However you may need to slide the page from side to side in order to see the complete photo.
There are video links below the photos.
For the women, the large shoulder pads and nipped waistlines gave them the perfect hourglass shape. Skirts were knee length in the early half of the 1940's, and then hemlines dropped to mid-calf post-war 1947.
The photos below are oversized so that you can view more detail. However you may need to slide the page from side to side in order to see the complete photo.
There are video links below the photos.
Men were clean shaven for the most part- except for those dashing pencil mustaches
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THE 1947 LOOK- MAKEUP AND FACIAL HAIR
STANDARD WOMEN: PLEASE ARRIVE CAMERA-READY
- SUNSCREEN if outdoor scene
- If wardrobe doesn’t supply earrings, artists will cover holes with putty
- Come with light, pale foundation already applied
- Add blush on apples of cheeks in peach or pink only, no shimmer!
- No eyeshadow!
- Define and fill-in arched brows
- BLACK mascara, TOP LASHES ONLY
- NO EYE LINER! NO EYESHADOW!
- No lipstick, lip balm only
- Match polish color to costume (orangey-red, red or wine) colors, no shimmer!) if not wearing gloves.
- Nails need to be ROUNDED. USE CAPE if artist applies nail color
- NO ACRYLIC SQUARED OFF NAILS or french manicures
- PLEASE, no tan lines
- PLEASE cover visible tattoos with waterproof makeup before arrival
STANDARD MEN 1947: PLEASE ARRIVE CAMERA READY
- SUNSCREEN if outdoor scene
- Clean Shaven please
- Clean Shaven means shave ON THE MORNING OF WORK!
- NO STUBBLE! NO GOATEES!
- No tweezed eyebrows- let them grow!
- Mustaches okay on men over 45 ONLY!
- Sideburns must be short-- up to notch of ear
- Makeup Artist will cover any tan lines from fresh haircuts with Colorstay
- Makeup Artist will cover any piercings with putty
Please notice the nail shape, it's oval with a narrow tip. Nails were not squared off in the 1940's. If you have square nails please paint your nails a nude shade.
Los Angeles 1946
Horse races 1940's Color footage
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY1R0NK5Wig
How to find your hat size
http://www.davidmorgan.com/hatsizing.html
How to tie a Double Windsor Knot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5g-nn_P5TgE
How to Shape Your Fedora
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHOYh5lgL28
Men's Fashion films & clips-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFYD3_ven_g&list=PL63579212D9D05ED0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhNFiuCw3-8
Ladies Fashion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-QIgviAeEs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMxjcsvVVmo&list=PL87200BCE51A98160
Eveningwear
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W92VxtOoFA0
Ladies walk in heels with charm 1940's style
Ladies shoes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtfQv7mJt5o
Posture and attitude sells the era
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbFymPk1FyE&list=PL87200BCE51A98160
From home sewing ideas -to the Dior "New Look" 1947
Hair and Make-up
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2tFwTHAVm0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSmUKTY2XDI
Johnny O' Clock- Great noir reference film
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LQMy8UWOAo
Black Angel-Full movie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs4QLHLC--s
Just For Fun- Lindy Hop
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