October and Halloween are the season where anyone, young or old, can play dress up. We love selecting our favorite characters, time periods, monsters, or fantasy heroes. From wigs and rags to elaborate makeup, our imaginations can run wild. In world building, whether you have chosen a specific historical period, a contemporary city,  a futuristic planet, or a fantasy world, part of the fun is researching or inventing costumes. In the latest edition of my Story Building Block s series, the Build A World Workbook , I devote an entire section to questions about apparel with lists of resources. To get started, here are a few basic questions: 1. What were common clothing items: for men, women, children, or the elderly? 2. Do they have uniforms? Why and for what purposes? What do they look like? 3. Do clothing items indicate status, position, or their role in society? 4. Does clothing have religious connotations? 5. What were the popular styles and color palettes? What ...