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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 as Kathryn suggested: 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.
Japanese Doll:
My daughter won with this costume! Her face was painted white, she had red rosy
cheeeks all shaped in a circle, Hair in buns, thoung slippers, and a
kimono(chinese dress) From Lani S.
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. From Jacque
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!!! - from Ann
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. From: Maria
1950’s “Sock-Hopper”:
It’s quite simple, just a round skirt, a white short-sleeved shirt, and some
saddle shoes. (If you don’t have saddle shoes, plain buckle shoes are fine.) You
could add some cat-eye glasses if you want. Tie their hair in a ponytail, and
wrap a scarf around it. From: Ziemniak
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
Quasimodo the Hunchback of Notre Dame:
Build the "hunchback" out of foam or cardboard. Find an old coat several sizes
too large to accomodate this. Old, ratty clothes are great! Wear a snaggly wig
and keep putting hand up to ear and muttering "eh?". From: Chris
Pirate:
Form a fake aooden leg by wrapping your bad one in brown felt. Wear sailor pants
or jeans with a striped top. Tie a bandana around your head, wear an eye patch,
carry an empty bottle marked XXX (for the "rum") and mutter "aargh" a lot. Ask
for "Trick or treat, matey!" From: Chris
Crash test dummy:
After! There is a commercial costume for this, but a good one can be made with
sweats and tape to make the markings on it like the crash test dummies. Use
bandages and fake blood to decorate. Fashion a seat belt out of webbing and an
old buckle and pin in place. (or go to a junk yard as ask for an old seatbelt).
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
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