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How to Make a Pee Wee Herman Costume

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Pee Wee Herman, the adolescent that never grew up, brought laughter to millions of kids and adults every Saturday morning with "Pee Wee's Playhouse." Pee Wee may not be on TV anymore, but the suited character with the white shoes and red bow tie will never be forgotten. Create your own Halloween "big adventure" with this version of Pee-Wee's famous get-up.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Gray suit
  • White button-down shirt
  • Red clip-on bow tie
  • White socks
  • White loafers
  • Pink rouge
  • Red lipstick
  • Hair gel or mousse
  1. Step 1

    Visit your favorite thrift or vintage shop and purchase a grey suit, at least one size too small.

  2. Step 2

    Get a white button-down shirt out of your closet.

  3. Step 3

    Clip on a red bow tie to dress up your costume, Pee Wee style.

  4. Step 4

    Complete your Pee Wee Herman costume with a pair of white socks and white loafers. If you don't have white loafers, use white shoe polish to color a black or brown pair.

  5. Step 5

    Brighten your cheeks with circles of pink rouge.

  6. Step 6

    Color your lips Pee-Wee style with bright red lipstick.

  7. Step 7

    Slick back your hair with some mousse or hair gel.

Tips & Warnings
  • The real Pee Wee Herman would ride his beloved red bicycle to the Halloween party!
  • If you really want to impress your friends, get a copy of "The Champs" version of "Tequila" and practice the famous "Pee Wee Dance." A quick Internet search for "Pee Wee Dance" will net you several videos of Pee Wee's dance steps.
  • Consider throwing your own Pee Wee costume party and encourage your guests to dress as their favorite Pee Wee characters, such as: Cowboy Curtis, Miss Yvonne, Pteri the Pterodactyl, Randy (the resident trouble-starter,) Captain Carl, Jambi, Mrs. Rene and Reba the Mail Lady.

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BOSSHOGG said

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on 10/10/2008 Where is PeeWee & beavis & Butthead? Their country needs them.

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