Articles on Costumes

How to Create a Puppy Costume

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Cute dog, funny dog, scary dog - a Halloween costume honoring your favorite pooch is safe, comfortable and great-looking... more »

How to Create a Trix Rabbit Costume

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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This costume is perfect for any child or adult who adores Saturday morning cartoons and sugary breakfast cereal... more »

How to Create Scully and Mulder Costumes

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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You'll feel ready to take on anything ' aliens, secret government plots, trick-or-treaters ' in these cool "X Files" costumes... more »

How to Host a Princess Dress-Up Birthday Party

By GreenMomma

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Hosting a Princess Birthday Party is sure to be fun and exciting for any little girl. These tips will get you on your way to a great party... more »

How to Make a Darth Vader Costume

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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“Luke, I am your father." Those words identify the character of Darth Vader, Lord of the Sith, to legions of "Star Wars" fans. The former Anakin Skywalker also is known for his distinctive black cybernetic suit that hid his scars and artificial ... more »

How to Make a Medieval Costume

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Need a medieval costume for a Renaissance Faire or Halloween, but don't know how to make one? Don't despair--making a medieval costume can be easy and relatively pain-free! Follow these simple instructions to become a Lady or Lord in a very short ... more »

How to Make a Napoleon Dynamite Costume

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Creating a Napoleon Dynamite costume is a cinch because Napoleon is just a normal guy, sort of. He dazzled movie audiences with a bizarre mixture of vulnerable nerdiness and an endearing, brave heart. The desire to walk in his moon boots is a ... more »

How to Make a Spider-Man Costume

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“Spider-Man, Spider-Man does whatever a spider can!" Yes, true believers, ever since his web-spinning debut in "Amazing Fantasy #15," your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man has been one of Marvel Comics favorite superheroes. Here's how to web up ... more »

How to Make a Zorro Costume

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Making a Zorro costume is one of the easiest things in the world to do! Halloween is approaching, it's time to start thinking about how to turn the average Joe into a dashing Spanish Robin Hood. All it takes is a little imagination! Read on to ... more »

How to Make an Easy Cat Costume

By RaeWrites

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Costumes are fun and, fortunately, not relegated only to Halloween. Costume parties can be enjoyed throughout the year, whether for New Year’s, birthdays, anniversaries or random occasions. Unfortunately, finding an easy or inexpensive costume ... more »

How to Make Chain Mail

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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It takes a lot of time to make chain mail. Even creating a shirt of costume mail, which is not meant to be any sort of real protection, is a time-consuming endeavor. Given a bit of skill with hand tools and a willingness to learn from mistakes, ... more »

How to Create a Fairy or Princess Costume

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Little girls love to dress as fairies and princesses - or even fairy princesses - for Halloween. Here's how to make the perfect princess or fairy costume without spending the crown jewels... more »

How to Create a Ladybug Costume

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Follow these steps to make a costume that will make your little girl look and feel as cute as a bug!.. more »

How to Create a Peter Pan Costume

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You can refuse to grow up ' at least for the night ' and fly away to Neverland in this playful Peter Pan costume. Here are a few easy steps to get you looking like Peter Pan in no time... more »

How to Create a Punk Rocker Costume

By eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor

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Punk's not dead! Even a well-behaved child or mild-mannered accountant will feel like a rebel in this costume. Follow these simple steps to achieve an authentic and fearsome punk-rawk look that will have everyone else cowering in fear, no matter ... more »

How to Create a Sunflower Costume

By eHow Hobbies, Games & Toys Editor

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Many little trick-or-treaters enjoy pretty flower costumes, and a sunflower outfit is one of the easiest to make... more »

How to Create a Universe Costume

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Everyone will see stars when you walk into the party wearing this celestial costume... more »

How to Create a Wizard Costume

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You'll look and feel like a powerful mage in this majestic wizard's costume... more »

How to Create an Austin Powers Costume

By eHow Holidays & Celebrations Editor

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Look absolutely smashing for your next costume party or Halloween shindig. Yeah, baby, yeah!.. more »

How to Dress for a Sock Hop

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The Fifties spawned a dance term that lives on today; the "sock hop." This retro dance is still popular at country clubs, camps and father-daughter dances. The term "sock hop" comes from dancers who shed their shoes and danced in socks. Most ... more »

How to Dress Like a Clown

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Dressing up as a clown is a fun and inexpensive way to liven up a children's party. It is also a fast and easy way to prepare for a costume party. Clown costumes do not have to cost a lot of money or involve thick, messy makeup. All it takes to ... more »

How to Dress Like MC Hammer

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MC Hammer gave us such hits as "Pray," "U Can't Touch This" and "Too Legit to Quit." But he was just as famous for his wardrobe as his music. Here are some tips on how to dress like MC Hammer at your next costume party... more »

How to Dress Your Children for a Purim Festival

By PattyOh

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Purim is a Jewish Holiday that celebrates the actions of Queen Esther and Mordecai against the evil Haman. Many congregations and families have Purim Festivals where children celebrate Purim and dress in a costume, play games and eat food. ... more »

How to Face Paint:5 Things You Must Know Before Getting Started

By Philadelphia Tivoli

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Learning how to face paint can be easy and lots of fun once you know how. It’s a great way to have fun with the kids especially at birthday parties and special occasions. By learning how to face paint you can save yourself a fortune by not ... more »

How to Make a Monster Costume

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The classic image of the Frankenstein monster was defined by Boris Karloff's appearance in the 1931 movie "Frankenstein." Here's a way to make Dr. Frankenstein's monster in your own image that won't have you working in the lab late at night, but ... more »

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