INTERVIEW: Amy Wescott on her dress, on being a costume designer. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)

Amy Westcott, a costume designer known for her work on Black Swan, discusses her collaboration with director Darren Aronofsky. She emphasizes the importance of costumes in helping actors get into character and shares her sources of inspiration, which include everyday life in New York. She concludes with a light-hearted mention of her plans for Oscar night, highlighting her family life.

Who is Amy Westcott and what is her profession?

• A film director known for 'Black Swan'

• A costume designer who worked on 'The Wrestler'

• A makeup artist for Broadway shows

• A scriptwriter for Hollywood movies

What role do costumes play in an actor's performance according to Amy Westcott?

• They are merely decorative and not essential

• They help actors transition into their characters

• They are only important for period films

• They are less important than the script

According to Amy Westcott, when should a designer consider quitting?

• When they have won an Oscar

• When they stop finding inspiration

• When they have worked on ten films

• When they move to a new city

Where does Amy Westcott find inspiration for her costume designs?

• From watching old movies

• From observing people in New York

• Only from fashion magazines

• From attending fashion shows

What does Amy Westcott plan to do on Oscar night?

• Attend a glamorous party

• Go out for ice cream with her child

• Watch the ceremony at home

• Host a viewing party