An old lady costume is easy to put together for a little girl, and is an ideal solution for a Halloween party or a school play. Use items and materials you may already have on hand to create a unique outfit that will set your child apart. Plus, making the old lady costume by hand will save costs over purchasing a premade costume from a specialty shop, where such costumes can sometimes be expensive.
Things You'll Need
Floor-length dress
Tights
Black shoes
Scarf
Wire glasses
Costume jewelry
Shower curtain rod
Brown spray paint
Baby powder
Step 1
Dress the child in a floor-length dress. Stay away from youthful colors such as white or pink. A dark dress with a floral print works best. Add tights and black shoes to the outfit.
Step 2
Tie a scarf around the child's shoulders to look like an old-fashioned shawl.
Step 3
Pop the lenses out of a pair of wire glasses so that the child can wear the glasses without having to look through prescription lenses.
Step 4
Accessorize the outfit with costume jewelry such as strings of pearls, a cameo or a brooch.
Step 5
Spray paint half an old shower curtain rod brown to look like a cane.
Step 6
Tie the child's hair into a bun. Sprinkle baby powder over the hair to make it look gray.