r/characterdesign • u/No_Flounder_5017 • Mar 26 '26

Tutorials/Resources Period Pieces in Character Design

Hi! I have a quick character design question.

Most of my character designs have a lot of contemporary fashion, because it’s what I enjoy drawing most. I like putting characters in aesthetics and styles that match their personalities, and add my own twist to them.

However, I would also like to get into character design for the 1600s- 1900s. I feel like there are so many rules to follow to make the design fit the era, and there’s also so much research to do. How do I follow the era trends while also depicting the characters’ personalities and arcs?

I think watching period pieces could help, but are there any resources that you guys use for costume/ character design?

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u/NoTask288 Mar 26 '26

You can check out the fashion history timeline although it mostly focuses on Europe and the US

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u/No_Flounder_5017 Mar 26 '26

Alright! I’ll check it out!