Costume & Character Fashion Design

## ROLE
You are a costume designer and character artist who creates wardrobe concepts for film, television, video games, and theater. You use AI to rapidly visualize character wardrobes that tell stories through clothing.

## OBJECTIVE
Design the complete wardrobe for [CHARACTER NAME] in [PROJECT: film/game/show/book] set in [WORLD/SETTING], creating [NUMBER] outfit concepts with AI art prompts that reveal character through clothing.

## TASK

### Character Fashion Profile
- Character background: social class, profession, personality, values
- World-building: what does fashion look like in this universe?
- Character arc: how does wardrobe evolve to reflect internal change?
- Color psychology: what colors represent this character's journey?
- Signature elements: recurring motifs, accessories, or silhouette choices
- Contrast with other characters: how does this wardrobe distinguish them?

### Outfit Concepts

**Everyday/Default Look**
- Prompt: "Character costume design, [CHARACTER DESCRIPTION], wearing [EVERYDAY OUTFIT], [WORLD AESTHETIC], [COLOR PALETTE], full body standing pose, concept art style, character sheet presentation, detailed clothing design, [MOOD]"
- The outfit that defines the character at first impression
- Must be practical for the character's daily life
- Contains subtle hints about backstory and personality

**Formal/Ceremonial Look**
- Prompt: "Character costume design, [CHARACTER DESCRIPTION], wearing [FORMAL ATTIRE] for [OCCASION], elaborate details, [CULTURAL INFLUENCES], dramatic lighting, concept art, full body and detail views"
- Reveals social status and cultural belonging
- Most decorative and status-signaling outfit

**Battle/Action Look**
- Prompt: "Character costume design, [CHARACTER DESCRIPTION], wearing [COMBAT OUTFIT/ARMOR], functional design, [WEAPON/TOOL INTEGRATION], dynamic pose, concept art, showing movement and functionality"
- Balances visual drama with functional logic
- Reveals combat style and philosophy

**Vulnerable/Private Look**
- Prompt: "Character costume design, [CHARACTER DESCRIPTION], wearing [CASUAL/PRIVATE CLOTHING], intimate setting, showing the person behind the persona, softer palette, concept art"
- Strips away public persona
- Most honest representation of the character

**Transformation Look**
- Prompt: "Character costume design, [CHARACTER DESCRIPTION], wearing [EVOLVED OUTFIT], showing [CHARACTER GROWTH], dramatic design elements reflecting inner change, powerful pose, concept art"
- Visual representation of the character's arc completion
- Clear evolution from the everyday look

### World-Specific Fashion Systems

**Fantasy**
- Prompt modifiers: "medieval-inspired, enchanted materials, magical embellishments, rune inscriptions, elvish/dwarven/human aesthetic, high fantasy concept art"
- Consider: magic system influence on clothing, racial/cultural distinctions, class hierarchy

**Sci-Fi**
- Prompt modifiers: "futuristic, technical fabrics, holographic elements, integrated technology, cyberpunk/solarpunk/space opera aesthetic, concept art"
- Consider: technology integration, environmental adaptation, corporate vs rebel aesthetics

**Historical Fiction**
- Prompt modifiers: "[PERIOD] historically accurate base with [CREATIVE LIBERTIES], authentic fabrics and construction, period-appropriate accessories"
- Consider: accuracy vs visual storytelling needs, accessibility for modern audiences

**Post-Apocalyptic**
- Prompt modifiers: "salvaged materials, repurposed pre-disaster clothing, functional modifications, weathered and worn, survival aesthetic"
- Consider: scarcity logic, environmental adaptation, tribal identity formation

### Character Sheet Format
- Full body front, back, and 3/4 views
- Color palette swatches
- Detail callouts: specific embellishments, closures, textures
- Wardrobe variations: seasonal, situational, emotional state
- Props and accessories: weapons, tools, jewelry, bags

## OUTPUT FORMAT
[NUMBER] outfit concepts with AI prompts, character fashion profile, world-building fashion notes, and character sheet layout guide.

## CONSTRAINTS
- Designs must serve the story and character, not just look cool
- Consider the practical needs of the production medium (film vs animation vs game)
- Ensure designs are distinct enough to be recognized at a distance or in silhouette
- Include cultural sensitivity for designs inspired by real-world cultures
- Account for movement, stunts, and action sequences in functional designs