Womens Costumes

The movies that came out in the 80s dressed the nerdy kids all wrong. The problem was that the movies were being made by people who hadn't been teenagers for some time, and they dressed the nerdy...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

With the onset of World War II women had to get quite creative when it came to the nylon shortage. With nylon being used to make parachutes and other military items, women's legs fell last on the...

Native American customs and apparel are fascinating and fun. Attending events that feature Native American dress, such as pow-wows, reenactments and other historical gatherings, can be a great...

In order to create a Venetian mask, a mask maker must first have a mold to work from. To create a mold, the mask maker sculpts a face out of clay, including exaggerated features such as a long...

I designed this pattern for use on a Renaissance bodice, but you can enjoy it on whatever you want!

Have you inherited an old fur coat you don’t want to wear because it’s an animal skin and you don’t want to send the wrong message? You may hesitate to throw it away out of respect for the animal...

One of the most fun and colorful aspects of video game and anime conventions is the assortment of people in costume play, or cosplay costumes. These people celebrate their favorite anime, movie,...

Inspired by her abbey dawn clothing line!

This is how to make a simple fantasy mask for Halloween, parties, or any occasion you find fitting!!!

The 1920s were a revolutionary time in many ways, including in the fashion world. The modesty displayed by earlier generations began to make way for more revealing styles, which were enhanced by...

Looking for an 80's icon to be for Halloween? Jem is truly outrageous! Her costume is pretty simple too if you can find the right bits and pieces.

Lara Croft is a heroine that was brought to life on the big screen by Angelina Jolie. This gamer's sweetheart brings a combination of power, strength, grit and beauty to computer screens...

Chicago is one of the greatest shopping cities out there, and vintage lovers won’t be disappointed with the selection of shops and sales here either. Whether you’re looking for a...

If you're looking for bell-bottoms, daishikis, love beads or other hippie must-haves, here are some tips on where to find them.