Giselle

Giselle:
- A simple, romantic peasant dress with a fitted bodice and a full skirt. The bodice is often laced or embroidered, and the skirt is brightly colored or patterned, typically in shades of blue, pink, or soft earth tones.
- Accessories include a small apron, ribbons, and flowers in her hair to highlight her innocence and love for nature.
Albrecht:
- Disguised as a peasant, he wears a rustic tunic and fitted breeches in neutral or earthy tones, with subtle embroidery to hint at his noble background.
- Sometimes carries a simple staff or cloak to complete the look.
Hilarion (The Huntsman):
- Wears a huntsman’s costume, including a rugged tunic, vest, and boots. The colors are typically darker and more subdued to reflect his working-class status.
Bathilde (Albrecht’s Fiancée):
- A noblewoman’s gown made of luxurious fabrics, such as satin or velvet, in jewel tones like burgundy or emerald green.
- Accessories include gloves, jewelry, and an elegant hat or headpiece, emphasizing her wealth and status.
Villagers:
- Folk-inspired costumes in bright colors with aprons for the women and tunics with breeches or trousers for the men.
- Floral accents and embroidered details are common, giving a festive and lively appearance.
Harvest Festival Participants:
- Costumes may include additional accessories like flower crowns, garlands, or props like wheat stalks to tie into the celebration.

Giselle (as a Wili):
- A white romantic tutu with delicate, ethereal layers of tulle to create a ghostly effect.
- Her costume often features soft floral or vine-like embellishments on the bodice.
- A small veil or floral crown made of white flowers is worn on her head, completing her transformation into a Wili.
Myrtha (Queen of the Wilis):
- A white romantic tutu similar to Giselle’s but more elaborate, with sparkling or jeweled accents to signify her authority.
- She wears a tiara or crown and sometimes carries a staff or wand as a symbol of her power.
The Wilis (Corps de Ballet):
- Identical white romantic tutus, with soft veils or floral crowns.
- Their costumes are designed to emphasize unity and precision, with minimal variation among the ensemble.
Albrecht:
- A darker version of his Act I costume, often with added wear and distress to reflect his grief and the emotional toll of Giselle’s death.
- Sometimes barefoot or in simpler shoes to emphasize his vulnerability.
Hilarion:
- Similar to Albrecht, his Act II costume is a distressed, stripped-down version of his Act I outfit, highlighting his tragic fate at the hands of the Wilis.

Act I: Bright and cheerful village costumes emphasizing the contrast between class and Giselle’s innocence.
Act II: Ethereal, ghostly white costumes for the Wilis, reflecting the supernatural and tragic tone of the forest scenes.

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