1-MINUTE PROMPT:
Whatever you’ve got on your feet—socks, shoes, slippers, and so on—has been taken away by the police as part of an ongoing investigation. What does the detective observe as she inspects these items and logs them into evidence?
5-MINUTE PROMPT:
After a short romance and subsequent Las Vegas wedding, a bride or groom meets their father-in-law for the first time while wearing the exact same shirt that you’re now wearing. The new in-law is unhappy with the whirlwind wedding, but instead of addressing it head on, he’s decided to pick on the shirt. Write the conversation between these two characters as they talk about this shirt. Use subtext to convey a deeper layer of meaning.
10-MINUTE PROMPT:
What are you wearing on your lower half? Whether it’s pants, shorts, a skirt, or boxer briefs, write a colorful description of it for the Fashion History section of an online encyclopedia. Create some outlandish or fantastical details about things like the pattern designer, the thread used in the stitching, or the plants used to create the dye.
20-MINUTE PROMPT:
All the clothes you’re wearing right now have been commandeered by the wardrobe supervisor of a high school drama department. The lead actor in tonight’s production is wearing your outfit as his or her costume. What role is this actor playing? How are your clothes a perfect choice for that role?