Grungy And Cosima

Orphan Black seamlessly uses the same actress to portray multiple roles, as Tatiana Maslany takes on the roles of Sarah, Sarah-as-Beth, Cosima, and Alison. While the characters look alike when inspected, the hair, makeup, and wardrobe provides a distinct style to each character that allows different perspectives. Sarah’s character resembles the underworld, as her first scene symbolically occurs underground. She dresses in mostly black with heavy use of leather that creates a feeling of darkness and suspicion. Her style foreshadows the death of her first clone, Beth, as her black clothing symbolizes the upcoming death. Her gothic punk style is typically paired with low-light scenes at a grungy bar or apartment where she discusses illegal drug trade. After Sarah …show more content…
Her costuming consists of athletic jumpsuits and quality casual wear with fine jewelry. Blouses and conservative sweaters indicate the suburban lifestyle of a mother, and her make up and hair choices reflect that style. She wears more make up than Beth, which symbolizes her prosperity as an affluent suburban citizen, and her bangs and hair reflect a more innocent and conservative lifestyle, as she is continually shown caring for her kids and trying to defend her household. Cosima provides another drastic change from the initial character, as she resembles a typical barista or computer store employee. She dresses in an earthy style clothing with colorful prints and textured appearances. While the previous women also have unique styles, Cosima has a very original style that is casual. This represents her relaxed lifestyle, especially in times that are highly intense. Cosima’s make up and hair are both extremely unique, as she wears her hair in dreadlocks and appears to use little make up. Once again, this reflects her ability to be casual in the most difficult circumstances. Lastly, Felix, Sarah’s foster brother, exhibits a unique style of his