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A wig decision has come up during our costume rehearsals. The character wears a jacket with a high collar, and the hair needs to read clearly from the back rows without catching on the fabric. We have kept two bob options for the next fitting. One ends near the jaw and the other sits lower. I was looking for clearer terms and came across bob haircut lengths while trying to describe the silhouettes consistently. We need to test the shape during the actual blocking. A close portrait misses some of the stage effect. We could photograph both versions from the audience area. I would use the same lighting for both comparisons. We have only a small costume budget, so I would prefer a reversible test using pins before committing to scissors. The wig also needs to look consistent when the actor sits down. What would you check before trimming an otherwise usable wig?