Strange Costume Ideas

It's never too early to start planning out your next, big costume idea. Opting to wear a strange costume over one that's silly, sexy or cute will get you noticed, making you the star of any costume party. Whether you're preparing for this year's Halloween or an upcoming charity costume ball, wearing a getup that's both original and eccentric will have people talking about you--and your wacky ways for years to come.

14 Karat Gold

Do you love to wear "bling"? If so, this costume is for you. A 14 Karat Gold costume will be compiled of all-gold clothing. If you haven't any, you can look to your local thrift shop for some strange, yet sparkly finds. By incorporating gold sequined accessories, you can further add to the costume's strangeness.

Covering your face and hair in gold will look strange, but add character to this crazy costume. Gold face paint and hairspray should do the trick. It's important to embody that the "Karat" aspect to your costume as well. A necklace made with whole carrots and yarn or ribbon will complete the costume. A friend may be a bit confused at first, but once he asks what your costume is, he'll be rolling on the floor with laughter at your utter weirdness.

Robot

A robot costume will consist of several cardboard boxes (large and small), silver spray paint, metal wire and aluminum foil. A glue gun is also necessary. Holes can be cut in the boxes so you can wear one each around your torso, arms and head. Holes should also be cut in the head of the robot for the eyes, nose and mouth. Wire, bent into various shapes, can be used for the robot's antenna and attached to the top of your robot's head with the glue gun.

The robot will need accessories as well, such as old jewelry for a girl robot and a tie for a male robot; these objects can generally be found around a home. Buttons, coins and other robot body parts can be created out of aluminum foil and glued to the costume. A crazy robot dance to go with the costume will help ensure people think this is strange.

Walk of Shame

The walk of shame is an easy costume idea for women ages 18 and up. A "walk of shame" costume will entail wearing a man's button-down shirt, boxer shorts, high heels, hairspray, red lipstick, mascara and eyeliner.

Looking like you just rolled out of bed and walked out onto the street in a sleepy blunder is easy. Teased hair that's matted and messy will make you appear to have had a night of restless sleep. Hair with lots of hairspray and red lipstick smudged all around your mouth will add to costume's effect. Mascara and eyeliner, smudged around your eyes, will make you appear as if you just awoke from a long, crazy night. This bizarre, original costume is sure to get you noticed.

References

• Costume Idea: Robot Costumes
• Sam Hasset, costume designer, Newport, RI