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Dress and belt

c. 1930-1935

Museum of Vancouver

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Wedding Ensemble

c. 1916

American

Kent State University Museum

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Gents Waistcoat

c. 1790

England

Augusta Auctions

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i wanted to make an oc ask game 😋 things i like to ask people abt their characters:

are they associated with a certain color? what color do they wear the most?

what sort of music would they like? have you thought about what genres or bands do they lean towards? do they have a favorite song?

weapon of choice? any particular reason they chose their weapon?

how crafty/resourceful are they?

how do they typically dress? does their wardrobe lean more towards practicality or aesthetics?

how do they wear their hair? do they care a lot how their hair looks?

favorite animal? why?

do they have a nickname? who gave it to them? if it's not derived from their real name, what's the story behind it?

favorite food? least favorite? are they a picky eater? do they have any dietary restrictions?

if they wear jewelry, what kind? do they prefer silver or gold? do they have a favorite gem?

what do they have in common with you? how are they different? would you get along with them?

how long have they been around? do you know their birthday? is their birthday the day you made them or another day? what do they think of celebrating birthdays?

what languages do they speak? how fluently?

are they any good with numbers?

how big or small is their family? who did they live with growing up? do they live with anyone now?

do they have any pets? what do they call their pets?

how did they spend their summers/free time as a child?

their opinion on lying, stealing, and killing?

are they quick to anger? what sets them off?

if applicable, can they drive? if they have their own, what color is their vehicle? is the inside neat and tidy, or a mess?

their favorite place to be?

do they sleep well at night?

how would you describe their voice? can they sing?

do they have any creative hobbies? (art, writing, music, etc)

how good/bad is their hearing? what about their eyesight?

how do they move? are they clumsy? light on their feet? do they use mobility aids?

if applicable, do they have a favorite sport? do they play any sports or prefer to watch?

how do they show that they care about someone? how do they express that they don't like someone?

are they associated with any particular element (air, earth, fire, water)?

do they smell like anything notable?

do they like receiving gifts? giving gifts? what is their ideal gift?

do they have any habits that aren't particularly self-destructive, just maybe odd?

if applicable, how would your other characters describe them? i mean specifically the people around them.

how would your character describe themselves? it doesn't have to line up with how they really are.

do they ever return home?

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Dress

1910s

Liberty & Co.

Maryland Center for History and Culture

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Afternoon Dress, c. 1892

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Pendant

c. 1900

Gautrait, Lucien

Victoria and Albert Museum

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Black silk and cream net bodice

c. 1900-1905

Museum of Vancouver

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mogragaga

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Dress

c. 1914

Grand Rapids Public Museum

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Silk Fan, ca. 1850, Europe

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Blue printed net dress

1907-1908

Paris, France

Museum of Vancouver

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Pink Lamé Evening Gown

c. 1914

Kerry Taylor Auctions

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Gold earrings, Minoan, 1850-1500 BC

from The British Museum

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Waistcoat

1780s

unknown maker

Silk compound weave with silk embroidery and metal spangles

RISD Museum

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Art Nouveau 18ct Gold & Diamond Brooch of a Fox in Foliage

c. 1900-1910

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Callot Soeurs Gown

1910s

Augusta Auctions