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Wardrobe mistress
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a woman whose job is to manage the costumes of the actors in a theatrical performance or company
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
gender specific
Plural form
wardrobe mistresses
Masculine Singular
wardrobe master
Female Singular
wardrobe mistress
neutral form
wardrobe manager
Who is a "wardrobe mistress"?
A wardrobe mistress is a female professional in charge of managing and overseeing the costumes for a theater production. Her responsibilities include organizing, maintaining, and altering costumes to ensure they are in good condition and fit properly. She works closely with costume designers and actors to handle fittings, repairs, and quick changes during performances. The wardrobe mistress ensures that all costume-related aspects are handled efficiently, contributing to the overall visual and functional needs of the production.
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