What costumes would people wear in the play A Midsummer Night's Dream?

Answer 1

The play is supposedly set in ancient Greece in Athens but in Elizabethan times they would have worn contemporary clothes. Nowadays, directors do not feel restricted in setting Shakespeare's plays in any particular time, so they could choose any setting they like. Of particular difficulty is choosing costumes for the fairies. In a 1968 production, Judi Dench as Titania was covered in green paint, with three leaves artistically arranged for modesty's sake. The same production had Hippolyta in a black leather miniskirt. In the movie featuring Kevin Kline as Bottom, he wore 19th century working-man's costume. The possibilities are endless.

Answer 2

In "A Midsummer Night's Dream," characters might wear costumes suitable for a romantic, whimsical, and fantastical setting. This could include elegant dresses for the noble characters, flowing robes for the fairies, and perhaps more rustic or fantastical attire for the mischievous Puck or Bottom. The costumes should reflect the play's magical and enchanting atmosphere.