There’s something about dress up that adds just an extra level of crazy to any party…
I will use any old excuse to dress up – I love costumes because they really let you take on another persona, if only for a night. And like any night out, I find the REAL fun is putting the outfit together and getting ready! But like anyone else, I don’t have heaps of time or stacks of money to spend on something I’ll wear once. And I’m pretty lazy.
So with that in mind, here are a few of my favourite DIY costumes I’ve pulled together in the final hour with minimal fuss and cost!
Spanish flamenco
Making the skirt was the most challenging part of this outfit – and I nailed that in an afternoon (with the help of my mum!) by sewing together two skirts – one red and one black, slicing them down the midle, then sewing it onto a large stretchy black belt. For the fan, I found a paper fan at an op shop, painted it gold, and covered it with lace and and accessorized with sombrero, and red flowers. Ole!
Me doing my Pinup thang at Miss Pin Up Austraila. Photo credit: Jolene Wilson Photography
Unicorn
A rainbow wig for my ponytail, a party hat for the horn, and a hula skirt for the tail. Then I dressed it up with legwarmers and heels.
Sari
I may have gone a little bit overboard on Sari’s when I went to India, and now, dresses up parties are a great excuse to pull them out! I always see Saris at op shops, so keep your eyes peeled.
This hand-embroided sari cost over $300, but was worth every cotton pickin cent. Photo credit: Jolene Wilson Photography
Show Girl
Using a headband, some feathers, LOTS of glue and ribbon, I made fantastical headpiece that I paired with sparkly swimmers, and some blue shiny fabric.
Moth Girl
TO COME!!! I have my body suit sorted, now for the wings! Here’s the tutorial I’m going to use to make my own…
Do you have any other easy costume ideas? I’d love to hear about them below!
