How to Make a Grandma Costume

A grandma costume is easy and fun to pull off.

A comical Grandma costume is fun and easy to assemble. Almost all of the items can be purchased at your local thrift store. And once the costume is in place, you can stay in character by imitating your own grandmother.

Things You'll Need

• Dress
• Cardigan
• Nylon stockings
• Shoes
• Broach or necklace and rings
• Granny wig
• Glasses
• Red lipstick
• Walker or cane

Instructions

1. Begin with a floral-print dress. It should be no shorter than knee-high. If possible, use one with lace frills. If needed, pad the dress with tissue, pillows or cotton batting to make your figure more frumpy.

2. Put on a cardigan sweater over the dress, but leave it open in the front. Pink or a pale pastel color works well.

3. Put on a pair of heavy nylon stockings along with a pair of sensible shoes.

4. Add a large, gaudy broach just below your neck. A few gaudy rings and a large pearl necklace is another good alternative.

5. Put on a gray wig and glasses. If possible, use horn-rim glasses with a chain or cord holding them in place.

6. Put on heavy red lipstick for giving "Grandma" kisses.

7. Finish the costume with a walker or cane and an oversized handbag.

Tips & Warnings

• Carry a bag of cookies or ribbon candy in your bag.

References

• Family Education: Grandma Halloween Costume