Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Coming Up With Designs For Striking And Original Halloween Costumes Can Be Challenging

By Adriana Noton


Since Halloween is an occasion that happens only once in a year, it is important to for many to decide what to wear for that special evening. People are on the lookout for Halloween dress that present them in their creative best. Costume hunting can be quite an exercise.

People dress up as anything or anybody they want and let their imaginations run wild. Outfits are made months ahead of time in preparation for the big night. Others opt to buy a costume at the last minute. People want to be the center of attention.

It is necessary to look around for inspiration and creative ideas. You may decide to emulate a specific movie star. Or you may prefer to go back in time and dress in accordance with a specific era. The Hunchback of Notre Dame is an easy, but effective idea. Pad your back with a chunk of foam, put a wig on your head and grab an old coat and you are ready to impress the crowd. Go the extra mile and impersonate the character and you will be a winner.

Animals and cartoon characters are always good fun and will attract a good few laughs. Many costume hire stores have a variety of characters and animal Halloween costumes Canada for you to choose from. Including an extra prop like a whoopee cushion will definitely add to the party atmosphere.

Dressing like famous pairs can be another fun idea. You can add imagination to make them exciting. If you love nature, it is easy to express it. You can have all you want, like leaves, flowers and coconut shells from your surroundings. If you want to be Marc Antony and Cleopatra for a night, it will create a graceful and mysterious atmosphere.

Disguising yourself as a gypsy is also a fascinating idea for grown ups. Layered clothing is suitable for this. Some old jewelry from the second hand market may match the clothing. The more colorful the attire the better.

Women's Halloween costumes nowadays often focus on the medieval era or Renaissance. Local shops now stock such clothes as well. It is sometimes interesting to choose the costumes of royal family members of that age. Accessories like a crown or tiara or even a golden mask can be added to the costume for originality.

Eighteenth century attire is another favorite. Well decorated and jewel fitted clothing was the trend of that era. Dance costumes of that period can be bought. Underskirts can be worn to create the appearance of layered skirts. If a decorated and bejeweled mask is worn, it adds color to the whole affair.

Perhaps the dark side is more to your liking. Phantom of the Opera costume ideas can work well for the Gothic look. If you have a color preference, you can try specific color combinations to suit specific themes and moods. The thrill and intrigue of masquerade parties is prevalent in the guests donning fascinating and captivating outfits.

There are many creative and fascinating kids halloween costumes one can design and put together. The only limitation is your imagination. Not much can compare with the fun of a costume party at this time.




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