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For a western-themed party, costumes can include a traditional cowboy look, equipped with a 10-gallon hat and spurs, a Bill the Kid look in a bowler hat and long johns, or a Native American cowboy, adorned with feathers, a cowboy hat and moccasins. Explore a variety of western-themed costumes with a demonstration from a costume designer in this free video on costume fashion.
To disguise a man as a women, show off a bit of leg by wearing a short skirt, wear high heels for a feminine touch, cover any facial hair with a scarf, and wear a woman's hat. Replace masculine features with feminine accessories when dressing up like a woman with a demonstration from a costume designer in this free video on costume fashion.
Men can wear a sarong by simply tying it around their waist, as sarongs are unisex beach accessories that anyone can pull off. Wear a sarong in a masculine way with a demonstration from a costume designer in this free video on costume fashion.
A toga is an easy costume to make, as it only requires a large square of fabric, such as a bed sheet, wrapped around the body and tied up at the shoulder. Add a belt and some laurels to finish off a toga costume with a demonstration from a costume designer in this free video on costume fashion.
Grass skirts can be made out of a variety of materials, such as dried corn husks, raffia or straw, which are all available at any craft store. Create a handmade grass skirt for your next luau with a demonstration from a costume designer in this free video on costume fashion.
To sew a Cleopatra costume, create a simple shift dress in either black or white, and adorn the outfit using sequined collars, writs cuffs and a belt. Dress up in a homemade Cleopatra outfit with a demonstration from a costume designer in this free video on costume fashion.
At a disco party, wear anything shiny, sparkly, metallic or glittery, don a short skirt or hot pants, wear platform shoes or boots, and flip the hair in the Farrah Fawcett style. Draw on cat-eye makeup to complete a disco party look with a demonstration from a costume designer in this free video on costume fashion.
When attending a Sadie Hawkins dance, the women should look their best, as they will be asking the men to dance, and usually these dances have a winter theme. Wear sparkling whites and silvers to a Sadie Hawkins dance with a demonstration from a costume designer in this free video on costume fashion.
No matter how old one gets, there is nothing like the joy of dressing up in costume. Whether it's for a holiday, special event or party, people love the playful excitement of dressing up as someone else. There are literally thousands of costumes out there to buy; however, some people may not be willing to spend the extra cash for their playtime clothes. By learning how to assemble a homemade costume, create a unique look on a budget. In this free video series on costume fashion, a costume designer offers advice for assembling a variety of outfits for several occasions. Find out how to put together a western-themed costume, and learn to disguise a man as a woman. Discover how easy it is to make a grass skirt for a luau, a toga out of a sheet and a sarong for a beach party. Get creative, assembling pieces from a wardrobe to make a stunning costume, using this helpful dress-up guide.
Angel Jones Angel Jones has been designing and costuming for shows and events for more than 20 years. Jones owns and operates Wenches and Warriors, a costume rental store. She is also a licensed cosmetologist, specializing in period hair and makeup. Jones teaches classes for the City of Ventura, runs a historical reenactment group of the 1500-1600’s and hosts multi-guild workshop weekends.dkdk
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