How to Make a Conch Shell Costume

Conch shells are pretty and majestic, a great inspiration for a beautiful costume.

A conch shell costume is perfect for a sea-themed party or a Halloween costume. Use seashells collected from trips to the beach or buy a pack at a local craft store to add a creative touch to the costume decoration. This costume can be custom-made to suit any body type. Adorn yourself with sea-themed jewelry as a final touch.

Things You'll Need

• Pink or peach satin material
• Fabric glue
• Small shells
• Fishing net
• Safety pins

Instructions

1. Wear a nude-colored bodysuit.

2. Create a loose-fitting dress that folds in front using pink or peach satin material. Create a basic toga shape by draping the fabric around your body and using safety pins to secure fabric.

3. Glue small shells all over the dress with fabric glue.

4. Glue small shells to fishing net with fabric glue.

5. Drape fishing net with seashells over the loose-fitting dress.

References

• American Apparel: Bodysuit
• Huffington Post: Huff Post Style
• How to Make a Toga: Toga