Posts Tagged ‘Halloween Party’

Seductive pirate costumes for halloween

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

For a woman, going to a halloween fancy dress party can be a great excuse to wear a really sexy outfit. There are quite a number of different things to choose from that can look really good. One of the largest factors which you have to consider when you are deciding on what to wear is how much self confidence you have. You do not want to make yourself stand out from the crowd if it is going to make you feel uncomfortable all evening and ultimately ruin the whole party for you. There are still plenty of outfits to choose from even if are not daring enough to wear something with a short skirt or a low-cut top. You can still manage to look really alluring without showing off your legs.

Pirate costumes for women can look very sexy and still be relatively simple. For the less confident lady, there is the option of dressing up in a man’s style of outfit with some small feminine touches added to it. For example, you could wear some fairly plain-looking trousers with a wide leather belt. This will help to exaggerate your waistline and hips. Perhaps you could wear a man’s shirt with the belt over the top of it? For ladies who are a bit more daring they could have the shirt unbuttoned quite low and wear a nice necklace that is in keeping with pirate costumes.

Another possibility is a nice skirt or dress worn with leather boots. Have a look at Keira Knightley in the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ movies and the style of her clothes. If you can find yourself a dress that has got a lace-up front then it will look really nice with a pair of black or brown boots even if it is long. This is the good thing about pirate costumes; there are so many different ways to dress. Again, for braver ladies that want something that is a bit more ‘naughty’, there is the option of a lace-up dress that is a bit too tight and a little on the short side.Certainly adds something extra to a Halloween party

star wars costumes

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

Star Wars began from a small budget film in 1977 and grew in success as sci-fi fans became enhanced by how out of this world it really was, from the set, characters to the incredible costumes. Star Wars has enthralled the world for over three decades with no signs of stopping as it expands to everything from toys, books, TV series and video games and of course, Star Wars costumes.

Whether you’re a fan of the recent Clone Wars film, the prequel, or the original trilogy days, you can get almost any Star Wars costume you want for any fancy dress event, convention, Halloween party or Sci-fi theme night and they’re all sure to make you a hit. Most costume stores offer every Star Wars costume you can think of. The six movies and its characters have their own inimitable aspects so make great costumes for adults and children alike.

Darth Vader Costumes
Very few things define Star Wars like Darth Vader, which is why it’s the most popular Star Wars costume and it’s easy to get hold of costumes that makes it easy to imitate the evil Dark Lord of the Sith. You can purchase Darth Vader face masks, black fabric capes, jumpsuits, tops for boots, and Darth Vader waist belts. You can also add in Darth VaderĀ“s lightsaber, gloves, and a breathing device so you match the characters weaponry.

Jedi Costumes
As the ultimate hero, dressing up like Luke Skywalker is also popular along with other Jedi’s. Tunics are widely available along with belts, boots and capes. Of course, being a Jedi gives you an excellent excuse to get a light sabre and re-enact the fight scenes from the films.

Princess Leia Costumes
This is a popular Star Wars costume and one for the ladies. A princess Leia costume is both original and elegant. You can easily get hold of the long white dress and belt. If you’re unable to get the infamous hairstyle then it is worth getting a wig.

Yoda Costumes
Yoda the wise and powerful Jedi Master in the universe of Star Wars also makes a great Star Wars costume all though a little more difficult to pull off. It is a little more minimal though as you only need a long beige robe and a mask.

Stormtrooper Costumes
The most striking part of a Stormtrooper costume is the white battle armour along with the helmet. You can get jump suits with the body armour attached along with matching masks. You can also purchase extra accessories such as guns for this Star Wars Costume

Although I have named only the most popular of the Star Wars costumes, there are numerous others available. You could add in full Chewbacca costumes with authentic faux fur features. Take a look at Emperor Palpatine costumes with full length red robes, masks and latex hands. You can obtain almost any Star Wars costume that your heart desires to be sure that you imitate your favourite character perfectly. So be sure to turn up to your next fancy dress wearing one of the Star Wars costumes. You’ll look out of this world.

pirates fancy dress costume creations

Thursday, April 2nd, 2009

Pirates have been around for thousands of years and their bold, quirky dress sense and rebellious attitude have made great subjects for films and books but also act as a great inspiration for any fancy dress or Halloween party. So why not turn up to your next party in pirates fancy dress?

The Costume
There is a lot to consider when it comes to the pirate costume. Do you go for J. M. Barrie’s Captain Cook with his cadaver-like appearance and hook for a hand? Or the more modern take on a pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow, with dread locks and guy liner? In either case, most costume stores will be able to suit you up in no time at all.

If you are not interested in taking on the role of an already famous pirate and want to have your own take on pirates fancy dress, then are numerous things that you can include. Starting from basics, you need baggy clothing in black, white or rich reds and purples. The more thrills on the sleeves and chest, the better. Wear long, baggy trousers and a thick belt with a large buckle around the waist.

Just add knee-high, black leather boots and the fundamentals have been dealt with. You may also need a wig. In which case, get long sleek black hair or dread locks. Girls can do it too, the same rules apply but you can go more feminine with a gypsy skirt.

There are, of course, numerous obvious accessories that make the look that little more authentic. Add a bandana, an eye patch, a sword, jewellery and of course a pirate hat. If you want to go the whole mile then add thick black eyeliner, a parrot, a peg leg or fake tan, as pirates are usually portrayed as quite sun baked. All of this will add to your look and have you winning best costume in no time. Most costume shops will have an assortment of costumes and extra bits so it is easy to get hold of everything you need for the perfect pirates fancy dress.

You can’t just dress as a pirate though, you need the attitude too and it’s what makes dressing as a pirate so much more fun. First of all, you need to learn how to talk the talk. Put on a low, gravelly voice and ditch boring “hellos” for “ahoys”, try not to go too long with out throwing in an “argh” and refer to everyone as “ye matey”. It may get annoying for everyone but you, but you wouldn’t be a real pirate without it.

You can easily pick up the lingo by watching films or searching the internet. You also have to obtain the mindset of a pirate. You need to act confident, arrogant and rebellious by speaking loudly as well as standing tall or you can lean more towards the intoxicated, less clever type, in which case you need to act a little clumsy and throw in some “yo ho ho’s”.

So for which ever fancy dress occasion you attend in your pirates fancy dress, remember to find an over the top costume with all the extras and practice how to walk, talk and act pirate.