23 Dec 11 Gypsy Fortune Teller Halloween Costumes – Easy to Make
As a minuscule girl I often loved to dress up as a gypsy, whether it was for Halloween or just for play. Maybe it’s because I long to be free to do as I want and go where I wish, without the societal constraints we have to live by (that’s why pirates are so challenging to population too). Anyone it is, creating a fortune teller costume was the highlight of Halloween.
Back then there weren’t many places to buy fancy costumes (nor did we have the money), so putting my own costume together was a bit of a challenge. Today we can buy roughly any costume we can think of and there are some pretty nice fortune teller Halloween costumes to pick from.
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** A Brief History of Gypsy Costumes **
The gypsy population were called Roma or Romani. They are made up of loose nomadic tribes that wandered much of the European countries while the Middle Ages and often lived in caravans. There are still nomadic gypsies in the world today.
In the 15th and 16th centuries, the basic dress of the woman was a straightforward robe gathered at the neck worn over an under gown made of chemise. They also wore a length of cloth which was draped down the back, around the opposite waist, up the front and tied at the shoulder (think Roman toga). A turban was worn on the head.
As time went on, fashions changed. For the most part, gypsies beyond doubt dressed very similar to the peasants of the area in which they traveled and cultural dress of the time. Most of the style of gypsy clothing that we picture today probably came from the Renaissance period when laced vests, flounced skirts, men’s breeches and pirate shirts were more popular.
** making a Gypsy Halloween Costume **
For those that want to put together their own gypsy costume or are planning on being a “fortune teller” for Halloween this year, you may have to do a bit of shopping around at used clothing shop for some items. If you are handy with a sewing machine, there are many fortune teller costume patterns ready as well. Here are some suggestions for both men and women (and boys/girls) that can beyond doubt be created once you get all the items:
Women/Girl’s Fortune Teller/Gypsy Outfit 1
* Long tired skirt in a challenging color.
* Gypsy style shirt – gathered scooped neck, puffy sleeves gathered at the wrist or long wide flowing sleeves
* Brightly colored front-laced vest
* Black leotard stockings
* Black shoes
* Brightly colored sash for the waist
* Matching bandana for hair
* Gold hoop earrings and some long, colorful beaded necklaces, bangles for arms
Women/Girl’s Fortune Teller/Gypsy Outfit
* Long wide-flowing black skirt
* White peasant’s shirt
* Black front-laced vest
* Black stockings
* Black shoes
* Brightly colored apron or a shorter overskirt
* Long black wig with tight ringlets or curls
* Colored 2″ to 3″ wide headband
* Gold hoop earrings and some long, colorful beaded necklaces, bangles for arms
Men/Boys Gypsy/Pirate Costume
* Black or brown breeches
* Black boots
* White pirate shirt
* Long-length black or brown vest preferably trimmed with a gold-colored braiding
* Red or another colorful long scarf for the sash at the waist
* Colorful bandana
* One gold hoop earring
Let your imagination run wild with the colors and styles you could mix and match. The trick is to dress in layers and use clothing that is loose and flowing. Add jewelry like bangles, long flowing necklaces, large earrings and ankle bracelets to improve your outfit. Use colorful sashes accent the waist (and also to hold daggers). Women could drape several sheer scarves from their waist to hang down in points around a solid colored skirt. contain headbands, bandanas and even eye patches for that gypsy pirate look. Purples, blues, greens, challenging yellows, reds and blacks are the most popular colors and will make your outfit stand out.
Gypsy Fortune Teller Halloween Costumes – Easy to Make
19 Dec 11 80′s Costume Ideas – Funky and Punky Rock Star Costumes
80s costume ideas for you girls who are planning to have fun at this seasons Halloween party. Get some fun Halloween costume ideas…because Halloween is the best excuse to dress up in fashion styles that were favorite while our more teenage days. It’s great to have a conjecture to dress up in those good old 80s costumes. Check out some of these costume ideas that are excellent for this years Halloween party, and they can make you feel 16 again!
In the 80s costume ideas you can think of Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Olivia Newton John…so whether you are a Material Girl, A Girl who wants to have fun or are more the type who says “Let’s Get Physical”, you can find those fun 80s costume ideas from these icons of 80′s fashion and music. Have population remember the song, “Who’s That Girl” Madonna sang when you walk by in your Madonna costume…whether you have chosen the black Material Girl look or the white Borderline look.
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Take a look at the Madonna and Cyndi Lauper styled costumes, layered, unique, wild and colorful are some words to tell this punky fashion look. Lots of jewelry, gloves, lace, leather, crinolines and boots are all proper fashion accessories, and when they are used together…you’ve got the excellent look of the 80s. Add some make up, lots of hairspray and some spray on hair color to make this look work for you.
For a slightly different look, lets take a look at Olivia Newton John, who led the workout fanatics in our country to a new look with her music video, Let’s Get Physical. Workout clothes of the 80s changed from dull and boring to colorful leotards, leggings and everyone who worked out wore a sweat band colse to their head. Now after you’ve put on your workout gear, fix your hair so it looks big and good!
Every costume needs a microscopic bit more, so apply all things in excess. After all we are dressing up and want it to be a microscopic overdone. Accessories are key when you are dressing in fun 80′s costume ideas, so add jewelry, leather, workout clothes, glam and punky with lots of color. Don’t be afraid to experiment, Cyndi and Madonna undoubtedly weren’t. In fact, these 80s stars went with the idea that the more outrageous the outfit the better.
The 80′s are a cherished and remembered time when your talking about Diva stars, Diva outfits and that punky music, that we all sang and danced to. Take a look at all the costume accessories and ideas you can find for these phenomenal women of punk rock costumes when you are planning your Halloween costume this year with the fashions of the 1980′s as your costume goal.
80′s Costume Ideas – Funky and Punky Rock Star Costumes
29 Aug 11 Kids Fancy Dress Costumes
All children love to dress up and pretend to play, and will not be disappointed by the choice of costumes for children. Dress clothes can be as simple as a pirate hat and sword, or a dress with a full face mask and a wig and accessories. And playing "the best costumes of different kinds of interest in your child's account to the role. Most kids costumes on characters from movies or television, costumes are based, or can seasonal. Halloween is one of the largest party dresses. Here are some popular costumes for children.
Disney costumes, a color value, well made, and their children play with them. Princess dresses, costumes and pirate costumes for the characters in Toy Story is the favorite. Use it for trips to amusement parks, parties and play every day. Halloween is fun. Most children love the fear costumes, or better, the angel and princess costumes. The clothing is the ghost costume child, the character of Batman a lot of clothes and clothing zombies.
Girls Halloween costumes are a princess, asked, pumpkin and some vampires. There are many accessories that are the basis of Halloween costumes completely, preferably diced pumpkin transport all the chocolates in animal costumes are perfect pets for children crazy. This beautiful dress, the color and the fabric is soft. Your child may like a zebra, a giraffe or a kangaroo dress. Some favorites of the children, the fairy, dragon and crocodile costumes love ..
