Homemade Halloween Costume Ideas

Yes, the economy sucks right now and we’re all trying to dig ourselves out from a mountain of debt, but what do we do if we want to celebrate Halloween anyway? It sucks big time to not have the money to buy a professional costume, but not to worry. I’m here to help with several homemade Halloween costume ideas.

First off, this is one from an old movie that I’ve always loved the idea of and I think could work well (though you will need to explain it to some people). It’s the Law Suit; basically, what you do is to scour the web for various legal documents. A simple Google search should bring up plenty of material for you. Print out around thirty of them or so and then go and grab your Sunday suit. Use some safety pins to pin the legal documents all over your suit and lo and behold, you’ve got a lawsuit (Law Suit, get it?).

Okay, for the ladies who don’t mind showing off some skin, try this on for size: Get one of your most scanty looking dresses – something tight fitting would be best and wear a pair of long boots together with it. Add in tons of makeup, much more than you would ordinarily wear, maybe die your hair a funky color as well and well, you know. . .just make sure you can explain to any cops who stop you that it’s a Halloween costume and you’re not a “working girl.”

Okay, how about this one for a homemade Halloween costume idea: The Michael Jackson look. Basically, you can choose how far you want to take this and how much effort you’ll put into your costume. You want to use either a hair press or a curler to give your hair one of those Michael Jackson looks. If you have short hair, you’ll need to buy a wig. If your hair is not the right color, dye it black. Next, use some light powder to give your skin a Michael Jackson style look.

Add in a black jacket with some silver tassels across it (you can buy and glue or sew the silver tassels on from any craft store) and some black pants. Complete the look with a flat black hat. If you can get your hands on a campaign hat from some political party, you could paint it black for a cheap and close approximation of Michael’s hat.

These are of course just a few ideas. The list is endless. Try and experiment and tell your friends about your homemade Halloween costume  ideas. They’ll thank you and you’ll both save money in the long run.

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Homemade Halloween costume ideas for men

Halloween is fast approaching men! What are going to wear to the big party? There are so many choices available for men’s Halloween costumes. As a kid you wear something stupid with white make up and a red nose and not worry about feeling out of place. You can be bit more original this year and create your own Halloween costume. I found this new site that walks thru making your own costume and it is soooo easy anyone can do it. Think you need to know how sew? Not with this site! They show how to GLUE your costume together for those of who do not know how to thread a needle. They also have a version for sewing if you are so inclined.
The site, DIY Party Costumes, is full of ideas and suggestions to help get your imagination going. Even for homemade Halloween costume ideas for men. They have videos for making almost any kind of costume for Halloween or whatever event you need a costume for. Want to be the hero Zorro, make your own and add your own initial to the belt for a personal touch. Are you feeling cute and silly, whip a scarecrow costume form the Wizard of Oz, just remember to add some straw but I think golden yellow yarn might be less scratchy. Want to go back to the 60′s, try a Nehru jacket costume. Ladies love to swoon over men in uniform. With the jacket & pants video you can impress the ladies with a Sergeant Pepper costume, Prince Charming costume, Captain Hook costume or make a Ringmaster Halloween costume. If you are thinking ahead to the holidays and are planning on playing Santa, you can see how to make a Santa Claus costume. They even have a video on making shoe covers that can Velcro on over your shoes so your shoes can look as good as the rest of you.
The videos are very easy to follow and when you download them they give you all the information about how much fabric to buy. You take a few basic measurements, they show you how, and make a pattern using paper towel, so simple. Then you cut out your fabric and start gluing or sewing. In no time you will have a great looking costume that you made yourself. Think of much fun you can have.

So if you need or want to dress up for a Halloween party whether for work, a party or to have fun handing out candy to the kids, start getting creative and make your favorite costume today.

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