Although, costumes aren’t usually the most noticeable feature of a movie, they are responsible for a large portion of the characterization that assists the audience in determining the various personalities. Throughout the majority of the film the men that are directly involved in the Corleone mafia are shown wearing inconspicuous, loose, dark clothing. Often they wear overcoats. It may look like a small detail but it was obviously a carefully constructed decision on the part of Francis Coppola. These articles of clothing are perfect for their line of work. It is easily possible to hide a gun or various other weapons under the many layers of clothing. The colors blend into the crowd or the background reasonably well, which is ideal considering the many enemies that they have gained. These clothes, also, provide maximum coverage of facial features. Making it hard to discern the identity of the person.
At the beginning of the film, Michael Corleone is clearly disengaged in his family business. He openly states, “That’s my family, Kay, not me.” In this period of time, there is no doubt he dresses sharply. He wears a combination of military uniforms and suits. This costume selection sets him apart from the rest of his family, which is fitting considering his statement near the start of the film. As his career choice becomes uncertain and he becomes closer to both his family and their business he graduates to the overcoats that the other mafia wear.
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