From the costumes to the set, from the words of the script to the movements of the actors, everything on stage tells a story. Stage-Inspired Fashion adds a little drama to everyday style.

Since the 20th Anniversary Tour is in full swing, I thought it was time to revisit Rent!

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See if anything comes of it.

Products: Sweater – American Eagle, Pants – H&M, Jacket – Forever 21, Sneakers – Wet Seal, Scarf – H&M, Ring – Etsy

Mark, the narrator, is a filmmaker faced with a choice: Should he make his documentary and not earn any money OR sell out and work for a seedy news network? Because he’s often behind the camera, he worries that he’s not engaged enough with his community of friends.

For a practical outfit inspired by Mark, pair a colorblocked sweater with plain black jeans and white sneakers. Keep warm with a navy knit scarf and a baby-blue bomber jacket. Mark wouldn’t be complete without his camera, so accessorize with a silver camera ring.

Angel Dumott Schunard

Today for you, tomorrow for me!

Products: Dress – ModCloth, Jacket – Forever 21, Socks – H&M, Boots – Forever 21, Headband – Forever 21

Angel is a talented street musician who somehow makes a Santa costume look fashionable. The play doesn’t define Angel’s gender–she is usually played by a male actor, she often wears skirts and dresses, and other characters refer to her with both male and female pronouns. Angel has AIDS and struggles more and more with her illness as the show goes on.

For a more wearable take on Angel’s Santa costume, put on a bright red mini dress with thigh-high socks and high-heeled velvet boots. Looking at her costume’s appliqué details, it’s safe to say that Angel would love the patch and pin trend currently happening. Throw on a patched denim jacket, and finish the look with a huge bow headband.