DIY Old Lady Costume for Little Girls
If your daughter is in need of a quick costume for Halloween or a school play, consider putting together a simple Old Lady costume. Using a few items that you already have on hand, such as clothing pieces from your closet, and a few other accessories and tricks, you'll have a creative costume for your little one. Plus, you will be guaranteed not to see the same outfit on any other child in the neighborhood.
Things You'll Need
- Floral dress
- Cardigan
- Shower curtain rod
- Spray paint
- Eye glasses
- Accessories
- Baby powder
Instructions
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Dress your little girl in a long, floral print dress. Choose colors such as black, dark purple or burgundy, and stay away from pastels that look too much like something a child would wear. Place a knit cardigan over the dress.
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Turn an old shower curtain rod into a cane by spray painting it brown or black.
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Pop the lenses out of a pair of eye glasses and place them on the bridge of her nose. Add accessories such as a large brooch or a cameo necklace.
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Tie the girl's hair into a bun and sprinkle baby powder over her head to make it look gray.
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Instruct the girl to walk with her shoulders hunched over.
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