How to Make an Acrobat Costume

Choose lycra clothing in bright colors.

If you need an acrobat costume for a costume party or a school or theater production, you may already have the items you need in a closet, especially if you like to dance or perform gymnastics. Acrobats wear tight-fitting lycra or spandex clothing to display the shapes their bodies make to the best advantage as they perform their acrobatic moves.

Things You'll Need

• Lycra leotard
• Lycra tights or leggings
• Sequins
• Gold braid
• Fabric glue
• Ballet pumps
• Short lycra or tulle skirt
• Long, colorful ribbons
• Bright theatrical makeup
• Balls, hoops, ribbon wands
• Medal on a ribbon

Instructions

1. Wear a tight lycra leotard and tights or leggings in a matching or contrasting color as a base for your costume.

2. Glue sequins or gold braid to your costume with fabric glue to add sparkle for a circus acrobat costume.

3. For girls, add a short lycra or tulle skirt in a coordinating color. Go barefoot or wear ballet pumps.

4. Tie long, colorful ribbons to your wrists. Tie long hair back away from your face in a ponytail. Tie matching ribbons around your ponytail, leaving them hanging down in long strands. If your hair is short, attach them to a tight-fitting headband.

5. Apply bright, theatrical makeup or face paint quite heavily, as it would be applied for a stage performance. Concentrate on colorful eyeshadow and lip color.

6. Carry balls, hoops and ribbon wands as accessories.

Tips & Warnings

• Wear a medal on a ribbon around your neck to look like a prize-winning acrobat or Olympic gymnast.

References

• Kiwi Families: Party Costumes On A Budget - Ideas - Birthday Parties