John Sullivan, a member of the WGI Task Force and designer for Missouri State University, has many thoughts on costuming, makeup, and coed members of the guard.  John stated that he always makes an effort to consider all body types when designing … [Read more...]

Now we will fast-forward to the 21st Century for advice from pageantry experts.    Dr. Mike Lopinto from University of Southern Mississippi wrote, “Do not put guards in YOUR favorite costume ever.  Put them in something that the largest member … [Read more...]

Costuming for color guard has changed dramatically over the past twenty years.  I originally wrote this list in 1990, but it needed an update so I consulted many costuming experts to expand the list and add more suggestions.  My thanks to the … [Read more...]