Costumes From the Hidden Closet

With Halloween almost a month and a half away you wouldn't want to miss out on the fun with dressing that can be creative and innovative. This is a time to let your hair down and have all the fun you want without bothering on who has to say what. But choosing the best costume for you can be quite a daunting task, moreover with the prices for many outfits soaring. So here we are with a write up to help you with simple, easy, make it yourself styles.

To start, if you have an old pair of trousers that you can pair up with a black shirt and some black face paint, you could dress up as a skunk this Halloween. Don't forget to get the white strip on the back and a furry tail made of feathers or cotton. Or you could dress up as a bunny with colors like brown, white or pink to choose from, add to it a pom-pom on the behind and a pair of ears in pink made of cloth or plastic and hop out to have fun.

If you would like to be slow and laid back then be a turtle. All you need is a poster paper in dark shades of mossy green attached on your behinds and in the shape of an oval which is large to cover you from the back to form the torso and the shell.

Some other great options is to dress as a cute puppy and have the pretty young things flocking around you this Halloween. Dress in white, brown, black or even a mix of all the three. The ears should be floppy and the tail round and curly and choose the breed you would like to be. A cuddly kitten is another very cute outfit to try. The ears can be made from paper and the seductive round tail from cloth and cotton or paper stuffing. Breed of cats and kittens is yours to decide and so are the colors of the kitten ensembles.

Want to spook someone? Then dress up as the spider using several pair of black pantyhose stuffed with cotton or a similar lightweight substance. Sew the legs to your clothes and then add a little bit of dark make up to get the perfect look.

You could also dress as an enchanting lady bug. Dress in a black shirt and tights. Paint some poster board with red and black dots for your front and back and attach them with elastic pieces stapled to the board (leaving room for your arms between). Finally make an antenna out of thin wire or pipe cleaners and add to the ends a pair of pompoms.

Finally, if you want to be different then try being the snowman. White sweats, a pair of white socks and kids with a black hat and some fake snow would do the job. Don't forget to add the scarf and the mittens and to blacken your eyes to look like coal.

With all these homemade costume ideas, you can choose between many different looks without spending hundreds or even thousands on a one night affair.

Adult Pirate Costumes - You Can Make One From Your Own Closet

Homemade Halloween costumes can be a lot of fun, sometimes even more fun than one which was bought at a large department store. Adult pirate costumes may seem like they would be hard to make from scratch, but the truth is they are one of the easiest costumes to make. And they can often be made from the old clothes you already have in your closet or clothing you can find at your local discount clothing store!

Here are a few tips and tricks you can use to make your own adult pirate costumes;

The puffy pirate shirt: This may not seem like an everyday piece of clothing, but the truth is there was a time when the peasant top was quite popular. Although you may have trouble finding this essential garment in your own closet, you will have no trouble scouring one from a discount clothing store or donation shop. Oversized womens blouses work best and if the sleeves seem too flat consider rolling up the cuffs and tying it around your forearm with a piece of leather trim or twin.

The classic pirate pants: This is probably the easiest part of a homemade pirate costume. All you'll need is a pair of pants which you don't wear anymore and a pair of scissors. Simply cut the pants off just below the knee and cut strips into the legs vertically. For an even more authentic look, scuff the fabric using sand paper, and stain randomly using a teabag.

A leather vest: This may be another bargain store find, but should not be too hard to purchase. A leather vest which is in good shape may be too expensive, try to find one which is obviously torn or is made from faux leather. The imperfections will merely add to your pirate costume's authenticity.

A bandanna: Every adult pirate costume should include a bandanna or scarf to tie either around the head or waist. Pirates often used these brightly colored strips of cloth to show allegiance to their outlawed gang or sailing crew, if you are unable to find a Shawl or a scarf can cut off the bottom of an old apron.

swashbuckling boots: And finally, adult pirate costumes, a pair of all damaged and worn torn boots. Do not worry too much work on your boots, authentic, rubber rain boots, or even an old pair of Doc Martins.

Dressing like a pirate, a lot of fun, especially when it involves the hunt for the perfect costume pieces. If you are considering the purchase of an adultpirate costume this Halloween, have a long look in your closet first. You may have all you need to transform into Black Beard at your fingertips!