Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe Guidelines for Extras

HAIR & MAKEUP Men Clean-shaven

Hair is parted on the side or your choice and combed back. Feel free to use pomade, hairspray, gel or another product to hold it in place.

Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe Guidelines for Extras

Women –

Foundation – Natural, match your face.

Cheeks – Natural colors: Coral, peach, pink. Apply to your cheeks. You can also dust your temples and under your jaw line for added warmth. NO BRONZER PLEASE!!!

Eyes - Black eyeliner!!! The 1950's cat eye was still very trendy. You can also just line your lid without flipping it out. Eye shadow should be neutral colors of the brown family, light blue or mint green. Apply just to your lid. Black Mascara applied to top and bottom lashes. False eyelashes - if ya got ‘em, put them on!

Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe Guidelines for Extras

Brows – Groom and fill them in to your natural color. Eyeshadow or pencil is fine.

Lips – Corals, peach, pink, nude, or red colors. Matte (this means "no shine". i.e.: no lip-gloss)

HAIR Color – Blonde, Brown, Black, or Red Color NO-NO's – Purple, green, blue, magenta, hot pink, crazy highlights, or anything that comes in a MANIC PANIC shade from Hot Topic.

Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe Guidelines for Extras Style Examples This is an era, where you can tease you hair as high or low as you want. Bangs were also very fashionable Ponytails - Worn high or low with either a soft or tight curl. Tease the crown of your head for extra volume.

Flip - Tease as much as you please and either curl the end with a hairdryer and round brush or with a curling iron.

Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe Guidelines for Extras

Beehive - Go as high or low as you want. You can also leave half of your hair down either loose or in a low pony.

Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe Guidelines for Extras Long and straight - Literally just flat iron it straight, easy peasy

When in doubt, grab the hot rollers, set your whole head, then pin it back.

Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe Guidelines for Extras

Headband and scarves are ok. NAILS Please keep nails clipped short or an appropriate length (less than 1/2 inch) Pinks, browns, reds or bare nails are acceptable colors. Nail NO-NO'S - Glitter, stickers, glued on accessories, intricate designs, extreme length.

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All colors on your face or head should be neutral. NO GLITTER NO BRONZER NO LIPGLOSS LIPS SHOULD NOT SHINE In 1964, we didn't have Hippies in small town culture.

Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe Guidelines for Extras

WARDROBE

The photo is EXACTLY what we want for BG audience. 1964 Winter “Sunday Best” look: Note: No MOD (1965) or bright bold colored clothes or hippie clothing. This is an upper class conservative small town. Long Wool dress coats in grays, tans and browns are a good option for both men and women. ***Very Important. See picture.***

Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe Guidelines for Extras Women: Classy “Jackie O” inspired dresses, wool coats, suits, Blouses and skirts. Nothing bright or boldly colored. Muted colors are ideal. Grays, tans, brown and off whites. NO PANTS on females, sorry. If you have a simple pillbox hat or beret in a muted color, please bring. Simple Gold or Pearl jewelry. Shoes should be flat or no higher than an inch. Muted colors. Nude hosiery only.

Men: Suits in muted colors such as brown, tan or grey. No crisp white shirts. Cream and tan shades are best. Solid muted colored ties. Slacks and trousers in muted colors. Oxford (tie-up) shoes with dark colored socks. The photo is Exactly what we want for BG audience.

Hair, Makeup and Wardrobe Guidelines for Extras

Friendly Reminders:  NO whites! cream and darker is fine.  Instructions on dying whites with a tea bag and water: http://www.instructables.com/id/HowtoTeaDyeStepbystepIns tructionsforDyin/  NO bright reds!  NO Leather or suede coats, shirts, or pants.  Nothing modern or with logos or busy patterns.  Coats! If you have a coat similar to any in the reference photo please bring! No black coats.  Eyeglasses: Only period appropriate NON-Reflective glasses can be worn.  Accessories (hats, shoes, purses, jewelry): See reference photo Please come in your best dressed and bring options if you have them. *Changing space is limited.* !BEST DRESSED GETS THE BEST SEATS!