| At last it's that time of year when for one night, at | | | | your older relatives looking for clothing that has gone |
| least, we can all pretend to be something or | | | | out of style. An old double-breasted pin stripe wold be |
| somebody else. We can simply put on a halloween | | | | a great basis from which to make your own 30s |
| costume, add a few accessories and get into the part. | | | | gangster halloween costume.Vintage clothing can be |
| But for even more fun why no take complete control | | | | used for 60s hippies, 50s beatniks or 40s film stars. |
| over who you want to be and make your own | | | | And if you don't have and relatives with cluttered |
| halloween costume. With a little bit of extra effort you | | | | closets who can help you make your own halloween |
| can easily be the star of any halloween party or | | | | costume you can always try your local thrift shop or |
| trick-or-treating expedition.If you're going to make your | | | | second-hand store.There's probably a Goodwill outlet |
| own halloween costume you'd better get started. The | | | | near you where you can pick your way through the |
| sooner you get going the better. Leaving yourself | | | | rails and check out all the clothing for more halloween |
| plenty of time means you can relax and have fun | | | | costume ideas. Maybe some old shoes or a purse will |
| collecting the bits and pieces you need to make your | | | | inspire. Perhaps an odd piece of fabric or a belt will get |
| own halloween costume.So, where do you start?Well, | | | | your creative juices flowing.Don't worry if you can't find |
| before you can make your own halloween costume | | | | exactly what you're looking for. If you're feeling a bit |
| you need to decide who or what you want to be. You | | | | stuck just start with anything that appeals to you and |
| could be a famous hero or an icon - think about your | | | | you'll get more ideas as you go along. Remember, a |
| favorite TV programs and movies. Who do you | | | | halloween costume only needs to represent the |
| admire from history? Which musicians appeal to | | | | character you want to portray. It doesn't have to be |
| you?Or you could go for the more traditional halloween | | | | an exact match. You're not looking for perfection |
| costumes - ghosts, witches, pumpkins, ghouls and | | | | when you're making your own halloween |
| monsters.Once you've decided on who or what you | | | | costume.Don't forget to look for your halloween |
| want to be it's time to search for items that can be | | | | accessories aswell - toy gun for a gangster, beads for |
| used to create your own halloween costume.The | | | | hippy, wigs, contact lenses, hair dye, make up etc.Once |
| easiest place to start is at home. Look around from | | | | you have a number of choices start trying things on |
| room to room and see what things you can find that | | | | and and see how you can use the items to make |
| might fit in with the halloween character you've chosen. | | | | your own unique halloween costume. Better still, get a |
| There are the obvious items like wedding and | | | | friend to help so you can swap ideas. Then once, |
| bridesmaids dresses, prom gowns or formal suits that | | | | you're ready for the big night, there's only one thing left |
| make outfits such as halloween fairies or angels. But | | | | to do - get someone to take a photo so you back |
| don't be too fussy at first, just grab anything that | | | | with pride on the year you decided to make your own |
| catches your eye - unwanted clothing, shoes, gloves, | | | | halloween costume.Pauline Travers is a mother of 3 |
| pieces of fabric, garbage bags, boxes, ties, socks, old | | | | and avid fan of Fancy Dress both for herself and her |
| towels, sheets etc. etc. The possibilities are endless.By | | | | children. For unique Halloween ideas visit the great |
| spending a little extra time you should be able to come | | | | halloween costume website at Here you will find many |
| up with something a little more exciting than the | | | | resources and ideas whether you want to buy, hire or |
| hobgoblin outfits that all your neighbors will be | | | | make your own halloween costume. |
| wearing.Maybe you could dig through the closets of | | | | |