How Does Lady Macbeth Wear Clothes

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For Lady Macbeth’s dream costume we decided that she belonged in a ball gown from the 1600’s. However, we feel like if Lady Macbeth was given the choice, she might want to wear pants for the reason that she is bold, especially for a woman and how she states that she wishes to rid herself of her womanly characteristics. The standards during the time period made women wear gowns and never wore pants. Despite our belief for her wishes in the play, we created a ball gown with puffy sleeves a corset and intricate beading over the bodice and waist. It also flows out into a cupcake like shape, again with tiny detailing on the skirt. The dress itself is red, symbolizing the blood, she has shed and is covered in. Never being able to forget what she