He had to wear a mask and elaborate costume that took an hour and a half to put on.

The most elaborate costume was the formal apparel of the king, as depicted on the royal stelae, with numerous elements of symbolic meaning.

The part would oblige him to be buried in prosthetics, make-up and an elaborate costume, the combination of which would render him utterly unrecognizable.

Perhaps you've seen stage shows with spectacular lighting effects and elaborate costume changes.

There were entertainments which gradually evolved into extravagant masques, with elaborate costumes, movement and dancing, along with some words.