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Halloween Costumes Have Grown Up

  • July 2, 2010 11:06 am

Do you remember how you got the Halloween costume that was your childhood favorite? Maybe it was a cape and mask your mom helped you make from an old sheet or curtains that turned you into a superhero. Or maybe it was the paper star on a Popsicle stick and cardboard crown covered in foil that turned you into a princess. Then again, it might have been the old prom dress and heels your mom finally let you wear.

As a teen invited to a Halloween party, you may have had the opportunity to make your own costume from a pattern. Maybe you selected just the right fabric in just the right color and your mom ran it up on her sewing machine. You might have put a lot of effort into that one special costume, and felt you looked spectacular in it. Maybe you even saved it in a box for your own children to use, if it’s not too unfashionable by the time they’re old enough to wear it.

The point is, you’ve had a great deal of experience getting a costume together. these days you have a few more options open to you than you’ve had in the past. For the modern party goer, there are all sorts of things to consider. You’re older and wiser now, and have a few dollars to spend, or you can make your money stretch.

A savvy shopper can get great deals in second-hand and thrift stores. often you can find vintage clothing items that are easy to use as costume pieces. You’ll probably be able to put a whole costume together for a few dollars. The jewelry and accessories you can buy at a thrift shop will cost little more than a couple candy bars.

If you want something ready-made, there are costume shops that cater to the theater. In general, you can choose from an entire array of pieces to fit nearly any theme. often, sizes are adjustable to fit several different people, and if the costumes are good ones, they are fairly durable. Shops like this will often rent out their costumes to the public for a fee, just make sure to ask about the time limit, if insurance is needed, and if there is a cleaning fee so you aren’t surprised.

To top it off, you have tons of makeup options. there is all sorts of makeup available online and at professional makeup and theater shops. if you need a scar or wound, use your search engine before you use your car engine. if you need a wig or a special mask, shop around online before going to your local costume or beauty supply shop.

You might find not only the perfect fit, but the perfect price, and all more conveniently than you ever imagined. unless you really want to, you do not have to spend a lot of money to have a great costume. Makeup can be found at your local dollar store. be imaginative, be creative, and let the fun begin.

Halloween Costumes Have Grown Up

A Baby Elvis Halloween Costume in 5 Fun Steps

  • June 28, 2010 3:06 pm

1 – Pants

For this easy costume, we’re going to mimic one of Elvis’ white jumpsuits. You can either buy a pair of white satiny pants, or you can make your own. Depending on how big and how active your baby is, you may opt for buying them. they are, however, very simple to make, without a pattern even. You’ll need to buy some white satin material, and using a current pair of your baby’s pants, you can trace them twice on the material (being generous with space while tracing, you don’t want to make them too tight), then cut them out and sew them together. You can use a simple elastic sewn into a hem for the waist.

2 – Shirt

For the shirt, if you can buy one, I would suggest this, since they are a little more complicated than sewing a simple pair of pants. You can use a basic shirt as an outline again, but leave a lot of material around the collar to sew in a piece of soft plastic or cardboard. You’ll want to have enough fabric to completely cover the piece of collar. You’ll also want to sew the shirt with a very deep v – neck in front. One option is to cut the shirt front into two pieces, and reconnect them with just a few stitches near the waistline.

3 – Cape

The final piece of clothing for your baby Elvis is the cape. this can be done as a separate piece, and worn tied on. that way, if it gets in the way, it can be removed. You can use one semi – circle of white satin and another semi – circle of red satin and sew them together. attach two pieces of string at the top sides and you have a basic cape. You can finish your homemade baby Elvis outfit, by adding rhinestones. the BeDazzler that was popular in the early nineties is a quick and easy way to add some necessary sparkle to your costume.

4 – Hair

For your baby, unless they have the most incredible head of hair know to man, will probably need to get an Elvis Presley wig. You do have to option to attempt a pompadour style, which may look adorable, but a wig is much easier, provided your baby is comfortable in it. There are online stores that have Elvis wigs available for purchase and most come in a variety of sizes and colors. they also mostly come with sideburns built in, so you don’t have to worry about that. There is a new fad in baby elvis costumes where people are (using pink wigs insead of black ones. consider this if you want to spice your costume up.

5 – Sunglasses

The final piece of your baby Elvis costume is a great pair of sunglasses. While Elvis wore them more often as he aged and became more sensitive to light, to your baby, they are a fashion statement. You’ll want to find a good pair of gold framed glasses with brown or maroon faded lenses. Sometimes you can find plastic versions of Elvis’ classic TCB frames online, but if not, a gold rimmed pair are fine. Once your baby is dressed up your options of what to sing them are endless. “I’ve Got a thing About you Baby” “Baby, Let’s Play House”, “I’m so Lonely Baby” (Heartbreak Hotel), “My Baby Left Me”, etc.

A Baby Elvis Halloween Costume in 5 Fun Steps

Review of Lil' Firefighter Baby Halloween Costume

  • April 14, 2010 9:06 am

Buyer beware – We bought this costume for size 6-12 months. It was so ridiculously large that our 2 year old could fit in it. Also the hat was a foam fabric that had no shape and would never stay on the head of a baby. There was no strap to hold it on either. Very very poor design.
Big waste of money -

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Product Description:
Our baby Firefighter costume includes romper with easy on and off snaps and fire chief hat headpiece. Costume is made of soft and cuddly Polyester. Hand wash cool. Firefighter costume for babies is available in Infant size 12-24 months.

Review of Lil’ Firefighter Baby Halloween Costume