How to Make a Halloween Devil Costume

Halloween brings out the devil in all of us, so why not be a devil for Halloween? Create an inexpensive, simple devil costume by rummaging through your closet and wearing your most devilish attire. Finish the look by adding horns and a tail. Enjoy your Halloween events in your own clothes while participating in the spirit of the day. Have a sinfully good time but remember there will be the devil to pay tomorrow.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Devil accessory kit
• Pitch fork
• Black clothing
• Red accessories
• Cape
• White facial powder
• Black eyeliner
• Mascara
• Red lipstick
• Black or red nail polish
• Long fake nails

1. Search Internet merchants for a prepackaged "Devil Kit" that contains horns and a tail. Purchase a kit and consider buying a devil's pitchfork also to accessorize your costume.

2. Look in your closet for black attire. Choose a black suit or dress for your devil costume. Add red accessories to create a devilish look. Consider adding a black wrap or cape to your costume.

3. Apply white facial powder to give yourself a pale appearance. Highlight your eyes with black eyeliner and mascara. Add red lipstick to finish your look.

4. Paint your nails black or red. Apply and paint long fake nails for a more devilish appearance.

5. Put on your horns and tail. Pick up your pitchfork and walk out the door.

Tips & Warnings

• Buy the devil horns, tail and pitchfork instead of making them. It is cheaper to buy them than to make them yourself, but remember to shop early and compare prices.
• Most costume stores carry some form of a devil kit.
• Adapt this costume for children by dressing your child in black leotards or sweats. Remember to buy a child size devil kit.

Resources

• The Family Education website offers information on Halloween costumes.
• The HalloweenMagazine.com offers great Halloween tips.