Womens Costumes

With everyone pinching pennies these days more and more are looking for ways to cut costs. Why waste money on a whole new costume when you can rework some of your old costumes and make it look...

Toga parties involve women just as easily as men, and a few quick adjustments can ensure that a woman's toga covers all the right parts. But with a little extra effort, you can parlay that into...

Choosing good outer-wear is key in pulling your day to day look together. You will always look nice when you choose the proper jacket or coat and shoes. This article will give you ideas at how...

Hats are a fun addition to any occasion. A Santa hat at Christmas adds a little extra Christmas cheer, while a party hat makes everyone in the room look more festive. You don't have to be a...

In the mid 80s there was a fad for matching your socks to your t-shirt. You could buy matching shirts with socks packed together in some stores. This fad turned into the layered sock fad. For...

The square dance dress has evolved over time. Today there are three basic types: the club dress, the simple dress and the party dress. The club dress is fashioned to the taste of the square dance...

The word yuppie was coined in the 80s. Yuppie stood for young upwardly mobile professional. These instructions focus the female yuppie office look.

You can find body shapers from many sources and you will discover the many brands available today such as Hanes, Spanx, Tatiana, Victoria's Secret, Squeem and some others. But then how to choose...

The backup dancers in Robert Palmer videos had a distinctive look that can work well for an 80s costume. A nice thing about the look is there's a good chance you have most of what you'll need in...

Drag queens (or female impersonators) are men who generally wear exaggerated female clothing and accessories, often performing in nightclubs, entertaining at social events, entering beauty...

The 1970's fashion and hairstyles were fun, daring and created an energetic air for the decade. If you're hitting a costume party consider 1970's hair styles and outfit ideas. There are some...

There is much more to gothic fashion design than the color black. Alternate colors, combinations with other fashion styles and changes in fashion design from season to season make gothic fashion...

Making a Victorian hat from the 1890s is not difficult. Middle class women of the era commonly made their own clothes and hats, and there are many examples seen in books and on the Internet. This...

Plan on having or attending a luau and need help with a costume? Make your own coconut bra and have the best costume at the party!

The poodle skirt is a full circle skirt with an applique, most often of a poodle. Poodle skirts are a classic costume choice for the 1950s. These circle skirts are flattering and appropriate for...

Pirate movies, books and costumes have gained popularity over the past few years. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies have had a lot of impact on this fad. While a Jack Sparrow look-alike...

Renaissance clothing fashions began to develop in the 1490's. The new fashions followed the general trend of the Renaissance for going above and beyond what had been previously created. European...

A corset is an essential item for a costume of a character from Medieval to Victorian times. In addition to this usage, many women incorporate corsets into their personal wardrobe. Corsets you...

Making your own cowgirl outfit is a simple matter of finding the right accessories and pieces of clothing, or in some cases, incorporating your own clothing. Learn what ingredients makeup a...

Pirate costumes are fun and easy to make with your existing wardrobe or by purchasing a few extra accessories. Save money and recycle your own wardrobe to put together a memorable pirate outfit...

The poodle skirt is the main item women wear when dressing up in 1950s attire. Poodle skirts are supposed to be short, stiff and have lots of volume. Only certain materials will get this look.

A butterfly is a simple, elegant creature. A butterfly costume also has these qualities and is cost effective to make from items you may have around your home. The most labor intensive parts of...

When most people think of clothes from the '50s, the poodle skirt is one of the first things that comes to mind. If you've ever wanted to make one for yourself, you'll be surprised at how simple...

Masquerades scream mystery, style and extravagant fun. A masquerade mask is a fashionable accessory that can be worn by itself with a regular party dress or as a compliment to an overall costume....

Pop stars have it all: fame, fortune and oh-so-fabulous clothes. If you're on the prowl for the perfect pop-star costume, focus on performers that embody glamor, glitz and good old-fashioned star...

To bring a sense of dash and toughness to costume ideas, many young hipsters are interested in wearing clothes that acknowledge a certain militancy. This trend may owe a great deal to punk and...

Victorian Crinoline petticoats were quite possibly the most inconvenient to wear and uncomfortable undergarment made. They had hoops of metal rings which would allow a lady's skirt to puff out...

Samba inspires some of the most elaborate costumes. When practicing the samba, wear dance shoes and attire that is comfortable. Costumes are a bit more complicated. There are two different kinds...

Hebrews were the ancestors of modern Jews. While originally nomadic, they settled in the land of Canaan. Hebrews believed in an all-powerful God, and followed a book of rules and ordinances handed...

A decade of burgeoning prosperity, the 1950s created a gallery of memorable looks that are still fun to re-create today. Gone were the fabric usage restrictions of World War II, so a number of...

A well-chosen piece of costume jewelry can make an inexpensive but beautiful gift. Whether it's for an acquaintance, a close friend, or that special someone, the recipient will treasure a...

The '80s launched many trends, including the preferences for certain clothing labels and the idea of buying jeans that looked like they were already 10 years old. People wore a wide range of...

Corsets are a multi-occasion garment. They can be worn as undergarments, or as a regular top. Corsets can be paired with jeans, or worn with an elaborate gown. Lacing your corset is the hardest...

Poison Ivy is a villainess in the Batman comic books--a seductive femme fatale with poisonous blood and the ability to control plants. Most people know her from Uma Thurman's infamous portrayal in...

The period during Queen Victoria's reign (1837-1901) is known as the Victorian Era. During this time, fashion changed immensely from decade to decade. Elaborate mourning rituals characterized...

Creating a Greek toga out of a white bed sheet is not completely difficult. Putting it on is where the difficulty lies.

Women's fashions have come a long way, especially in America. Once upon a time, it was all about appearance and formality, leaving no room for functionality and comfort. When one thinks of the...

Even if you don't know a Romni (married Gypsy woman) from a diklo (the colorful cloth gypsy women wear on their heads), making an authentic Gypsy dress will be as much fun to create as it will be...

Many women bring a little heat to the Christmas season by dressing up as a sexy snowman for parties. However, it's not necessary to spend a lot of money because a snowman costume can easily be...

Corsets have been part of women's fashion for years. They used to be worn underneath dresses to enhance the female figure. The corset tightens around the woman's waist, making it look much...

In 1983, Jennifer Beals starred in the trend setting moving Flashdance. It's a story about a hard working welder who dreams of becoming a professional dancer. To make ends meetm she's also taken a...

When dressing up for a costume party --- whether it is a '70s theme or a Halloween Party --- it is easy to choose an outfit to suit the fashion of the '70s. You can put together a '70s theme...

If you're looking for a great business idea you may want to start a costume rental shop. This type of business rents costumes to individuals and community groups for special events, performances,...

For your next costume party or Halloween event, wow the crowd by showing up in a sexy, yet stylish, French maid outfit. The best part is that most, if not all, parts of the outfit can be found at...

Tribal belly dancing is an eclectic combination of traditional belly dancing and moves added by nomadic tribes as they put their own spin on the dances. Tribal belly dancing costumes are available...

This design is from the book, "The Life of an Ordinary Woman", but Anne Ellis. She grew up in Colorado Mining towns toward the end of the 19th century, and the book is her own...

The 1920s witnessed several social shifts for women, who had begun to work outside the home, drive and date instead of court. No outfit symbolizes this increasing freedom more than the flapper...

Iridescent, metallic, gold and silver all describe sequins. Sequins are flat, disk-shaped beads you attach to jewelry, clothing and other fashion accessories. The flat disks reflect light and add...

You can make your own Victorian dress for a living history event, play, Victorian tea or dance. The Victorian era lasted from before the American Civil War and into the bustle-dress era, so there...

Costume making allows a belly dancer to create one-of-a-kind items that aren't easily found in the belly dance market. With designing their own costumes, dancers can own several unique costumes...