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Don't spend money on an adult male costume when it can be homemade. Find out how to assemble costumes for men using an existing wardrobe with tips from a costume store owner in this free video about making toga, 1920s and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) costumes.
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There are different ways to wear a toga, and when designing a toga costume, decide between a short or long piece of fabric. Accessorize a toga costume by adding belts, laurel leafs, grapes and a bottle of wine with the help of this free video from a costume shop owner.
Put together a man's 1920s costume by finding a golf cap and matching suit, wearing gold chain accessories and adding white spats to black shoes. Learn to slick hair to the side to finish a 1920s costume with this free video from a costume shop owner.
When assembling a 1940s costume for a man, choose slacks, a dress shirt and a necktie, or find a zoot suit with a chain and hat. Add shoes that lace up to finish off a 1940s man's costume with this free video from a costume shop owner.
Before making a 1950s costume for a man, decide whether to do a greaser look or a preppy look, and then, use a sweater vest for a preppy costume and choose a leather jacket to wear for a greaser costume. Find out how to do a 1950s man's hairstyle for the costume with this free video from a costume shop owner.
Create a beatnik 1960s costume for a man by wearing a turtleneck shirt and medallion necklace, or make a Jimi Hendrix 1960s costume by wearing beads, flowing shirts and other hippie attire. Assemble a homemade 1960s costume for guys with this free video from a costume shop owner.
When designing a man's 1980s costume, wear something that is tight fitting and lightweight. Learn what options are available for 1980s hair accessories and hairstyles with this free video from a costume shop owner.
Assemble a homemade cowardly lion costume from "The Wizard Oz" using fur, spray paint, gloves and orange fabric. Find out how to use a coat hanger to make the lion's tail in this free video from a costume shop owner.
Make a homemade Tarzan costume by cutting fabric, buying a wig and applying makeup with an eyeliner pencil. Spray yourself with self-tanning products to finish off a Tarzan costume with tips in this free video from a costume shop owner.
Make a Jeff Hardy World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) costume by finding a wig, applying black eyeliner and wearing a black tank top and jeans. Fashion Jeff Hardy gloves to go with a WWE costume with this free video from a costume shop owner.
Dress in drag by selecting a bright dress and wearing a brazier, pantyhose and elaborate makeup. Finish off a homemade drag costume by wearing a styled wig with this free video from a costume shop owner.
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, a costume store owner demonstrates easy homemade costumes for men. Angel Jones discusses how to turn an ordinary wardrobe into a 1920s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s or 1980s costume. Create everything from the typical 1960s flower child to the uptight 1980s rocker. Curious how to wear a toga? Jones describes the different ways to wear a toga, and she discusses accessory options as well. Make a cowardly lion costume from "The Wizard of Oz." Find out how to make a Jeff Hardy WWE costume too. So, take a moment, and create unique costume for men on a budget.
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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