How to Create a Carol Brady Costume

Florence Henderson portrayed Carol Brady to perfection on the classic sitcom entitled "The Brady Bunch." It's a character that will forever be part of pop culture history. When you dress as Carol for Halloween, it is guaranteed to make kids of all ages smile. She is a character that symbolizes love, comfort and family.

Instructions

1. Start with that shag haircut. It was not her hairstyle in every season, but it was the most memorable one. Getting this look may require the use of a wig.

2. Plug in a large curling iron, and let it fully heat up. Curl the sides of your hair upward. Hold the iron in place for 30 seconds to a minute. Follow it up with a heavy coat of hair spray. It's important that your Carol hairstyle stay put throughout the evening.

3. Bring out the polyester. Carol's style was pure 1970's. Start by looking in retro shops, thrift stores and vintage boutiques.

4. Choose bell-bottoms. You don't want to get crazy here, but it's fitting to make your wardrobe choices a careful nod to Carol's decade. Go for a conservative color.

5. Put on a pinafore top. It should match your bell bottoms, but it should be funkier in color and pattern. Carol wore some outrageous shirts, but it was all part of the fashion of that era.

6. Put on heels that go with your outfit. If you must, you can wear flats, if they look like shoes that were worn in the seventies; otherwise, stick with a nice pair of heels.

7. Wear a pair of simple earrings. Carol always looked her best

Tips & Warnings

• Use your imagination to add your own personal flair to your interpretation of Carol Brady

• Don't make fun of the character. The show and character are iconic for a reason. Respect the fun behind the show and keep it all good-natured.