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Costumes
from the closet or second-hand store
The
old stand by a Ghost:
Grab a old white
sheet, cut out the eyes. Be sure its is short
enough not to trip you. Take scrap piece
of sheet, and sew up a simple treat bag.
OR
Why be the same old plain ghost? A ghost
going out in public might like to get dressed
up a little. Use the same old white
sheet, cut out holes for the eyes and a small
slit for the mouth. Then dress it up a
little. Put eye shadow and lashes around
the eyes. Lipstick for the mouth.
Put a little color on the cheeks. How
about earrings and a necklace ?
You could color in a beard or mustache.
Use something besides just a white sheet to be
a little more fancy
Clown:
Sweet clothes that are too large. Decorate by
using either fabric paint, or markers. For
those who dare try tie-die. Tack on some
large pop-poms, add a cheap wig, hat, and
make-up. You may also stuff the extra space in
clothing with tissue. However this could be
messy, if you need to make a
"pit-stop".
Scarecrow:
Over sized flannel shirt, faded blue jeans
with patches, rope for belt and to tie at the
cuffs of his jeans and sleeves, stuff the
shirt and jeans with plastic grocery, or
paper, a little bit of straw to hang out of
jeans and shirt. Add a little bit of make-up.
The
American tourist: Guys loud Hawaii shirt,
shorts (if weather permits), Large straw hat.
Gals bright loud dress, flats, big sun hat,
straw bag. Don't forget to have a camera, and
maps hanging out, and that look of being lost.
Guys can use a tourist bag, (like you get from
travel agents, and gals can use the straw bag
for their treats.
1960s
Hippy:
This one is hard, after all its all back in
style! What is real, and what is costume? ;-)
Tie die clothing, long wig (in the old days we
called a "fall", sandals, headband,
anything with fringe on it (vests, purse...)
light colored sun glasses.
Old
man:
Dark paints (cuffed), and jacket, most any
dress shirt, mans flannel hat, walking cane.
Gray the hair, with any of the commercial
temporary colors, or dust with a little flour.
Old
woman:
Old style dress, just below knee, knee-hi
stockings rolled down a little, oxfords, large
black purse.
Your
chance to be a real nerd. Slick back
the hair, grab some paints that are too short,
white shirt, white socks, penny loafers, or
lace up oxfords, pocket protector, with lots
of pens, dark rim glasses (don't forget to
tape the corner, or at least paper clip it)
briefcase, or backpack for treat bag.
Miss. America
Use a old bridesmaid dress of formal, add a
pair of gloves, a tiara, some oversized
jewelry, and heals. For the banner, a piece of
wide ribbon, and write "Miss.
America" in glitter.
Soda
pop can:
Use a round barrel, cut a hole in the bottom.
You cut holes for arms and your head.
Paint it the colors of a pop can.
Presto! You have a pop can!!!
Static
Cling
Wear anything a solid color is good all white
or all black. With safety
pins pin anything to yourself i:e: socks,
underware, bounce sheets, etc. You can also
spray your hair straight up in the air.
Mummy
Wrap yourself in white bandages (rolls of
gauze) Use splotches of green paint for
"mold". Use white make-up on
face with "age lines" drawn on.
The stiff-legged gait works perfectly. From:
Chris
Train
Engineer
A pair of blue jeans, a blue Jean
jacket, a red and black bandana. a blue
and white engineer hat, a whistle, and play
lantern From: Brenda |
