Archive for the 'costumes' Category

How accurate are the costumes and characters in the new movie Marie Antoinette?

How accurate are the costumes, specifically the "Court uniform" worn by the Dauphin and the King?
Also, are all of the characters you see or at least see more than once based on members of the Royal Family and other known people? Did the producers/script writers have particular personages in mind when they show them in [...]

How can I make me and my daughters flintstones costumes warm without being tacky?

Me and my daughter are going to be Wilma and Pebbles, How can I make our costumes warm without being tacky looking? Any help?
Use felt or fleece, or try lining the inside with fleece.

Where can i find good alice in wonderland costumes?

Ok so my friend has decided that were gonna have an alice in wonderland costume party. Its her 13 bday so its special. Please dont say its childish cause were gonna mix it up a little. Anyways we need costumes like the mad hatter and cat costumes. Good ones not the sexy ones but just [...]

How can I learn to make my own cosplay costumes?

I know it sounds nerdy and all but I think it would be good way to make money part time by making costumes for other people.
I’m a costumer with a summer theatre company (over 20 years’ experience there) and can’t fathom why on earth you’d think it was nerdy to make costumes for other people. [...]

What are good Halloween costumes for my dog and I that go together?

I want to dress up myself and my dog as a pair. Like two costumes that can go together. He is a coyote/German Shepherd mix and medium sized. Im 12. I appreciate any creative and fun ideas for the costumes! Thanks!
dress up as each other. you as a puppy, and your dog in people clothes. [...]

How can i find inexpensive adult costumes? Or tips for easy home made costumes?

I would like something unique and not slutty but still beautiful. If anyone knows how to make easy at home costumes please i need some tips.
I would love to do something earthy like Mother Earth or Mother Nature. I saw some beautiful mid evil looking Mother Earth costumes on line but they are kind of [...]

What are some good sources of information for Shakespearean costumes?

I am trying to research authentic Shakespearean costumes and have only found a handful of detailed sources. If anyone would be as kind to direct me to a good source, then I would be much obliged.
While it is slightly past the period, you might also want to check out the Society for Creative Anachronism. There [...]

What are good ideas for mens innapropriate costumes for road rally?

Every year the seniors have a road rally where there are many teams and they all participate in a scavenger hunt including all sexual things. Each car has a different theme and all dresses up in inappropriate costumes.
How about this?
http://www.buycostumes.com/Anita-Waxin-Adult-Costume/32434/ProductDetail.aspx
Should fit the theme!

How do I make pirate costumes at home?

This year I wanna have me and my boyfriend dress up as pirates and hand candy out to kids. I’m thinking about just making the costumes at home with the clothes we have. We have the bandanas and boots. We’ll probably get eye patches. But what else could I use from home to make costumes?
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Where can I buy costumes/clothes for a garden goose?

I have a statue of a goose in my front yard. I was told by a friend that people usually put some sort of clothing on them. Besides craft fairs, does anyone know where I can buy these clothes/costumes? I’ve seen bonnets on the same types of statues in other neighborhoods. [...]