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How To Think Of A Costume No Matter What The Occasion!
October 31st is a favorite costume holiday for many, but Halloween isn't the only costume event of the year! Many people throw costume parties no matter what time of year, and in late winter and early spring, Mardi Gras and Carnivale offer adults several big costume party holidays.
Having a fun costume doesn't have to be difficult, expensive or uncomfortable. Remember to take into account temperature and activity. What works well for trick-or-treating outside when it's cold might not work so well for an indoor party and vice versa. If you're going to be dancing, remember that you're going to be sweating a lot and want to be able to move all parts of your body.
Think about how much you need to see out of the costume and if you need to be able to eat or drink while wearing the costume. Does wearing makeup make your face itch, or can you go for a few hours without touching it? If you sweat too much does your makeup run? Are you just happier in a big coat and a funny hat?
When costuming little kids, make sure whatever you dress them in still makes it easy to take them to the bathroom. Also, be mindful that they often will smear fancy makeup, or pull off wigs and hats constantly if they are still toddlers.
All these considerations make for a more pleasurable dress-up experience. Now get out there and Be Fancy!
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Costume Sites and Suggestions
- Make Your Own Fairy Wings
The most essential part of any fairy outfit, costume or persona is a pair of wings. And making your own fairy wings is a lot easier than you think! - Body Painting
Want to paint your body? Or someone else's? Here are articles that cover makeup and liquid latex body painting. - Mask-Making Made Easy
I love masks! I have made and collected masks for the last twenty years. In this lens, I share some of my how-tos for mask-making plus pictures of some of my very own finished masks. - Masks
In addition to collecting masks, I create some of my own. I first got started in costume due to masks. Originally I went to college for film, but took a costume prerequisite just to be able to take a mask class, and there was no turning back after th - Costumes for all occasions at AnniesCostumes.com
Costumes for children & adults at AnniesCostumes.com. Click here for the web's largest selection of costumes and costume accessories. We carry all sizes: baby costumes, child costumes, teen size costumes, adult costumes up to 3XL. - Halloween Costumes - Adult, Child and Plus Size Halloween Costumes From Anytime Costumes, Halloween
One-stop Halloween costume shop. Find adult Halloween costumes, child costumes for Halloween and plus size costumes, costume wigs, hats, mardi gras masks, Halloween costume accessories and halloween make up. Huge selection, year-round availability. - The History of Costume by Braun & Scheider
Large collection of Western and Eastern costume - Ancient to 19th century - The Costume Page
An index of costume links, for those who study and/or make costumes: costumers, students, historical re-enactors, science fiction fans, professionals, amateurs, dancers, theatrical costumers, writers, researchers, and all those interested in fashio - The Costumer's Manifesto: Your Free One-stop Site for Costume Information &
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How To Get Dressed-Up In A Hurry
There are a few ways you can come up with a costume or funky outfit on short notice and they often also work well for those who are trying to dress-up with little or no budget.
The "All Black Fallback" - It's quick, it's easy and most likely it's already in your closet. Yes, I'm talking about dressing in all black and then just doing something costume-like from the neck up. This works really well when you have to suddenly switch from "real-life" to going to a party, for sudden last-minute invitations or even spontaneous moments of fun. This can be anything from jeans and a long sleeve black t-shirt to a tuxedo (good for guys or gals!) You can add a wig, a mask or even a really wacky pair of eyeglasses and you're good to go!
The Cape - If you own a cape or cloak, this is often a quick and versatile costume all in itself. Any number of characters start to appear as soon as you put on a cloak: vampires, elves, wizards, Red Riding Hood, damsels in distress, monsters. If you keep what you wear under it simple and low-key, the cape can make your look become a lot of things. Simple ones can be sewn at home, cheap ones can be found at Halloween stores and if you want to get functional and fancy, get one at the Renaissance Faire.
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Costume Comments
As someone with a college degree in costume, I've pretty much played dress-up year round my entire life!
Great Hub. My girls are going as a peacock and a clown. What are you going to be?
hi dear. You have created a wonderful hub. I like it. thumbs up to u
I need to make my 7yr old daughter a porcupine costume for a school play. Any suggestions on how to do it? Any help is VERY appreciated!!! Thanks
very useful and i am a big fan of any occasion to dress up






shopper says:
2 years ago
It's a little early to think about Halloween, but you've done a great job. I think I'm going to be a lion this year. Never to old to dress up for Halloween!