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Easy Costume Ideas

Looking for some easy costume ideas for you next party, well I have some very popular ideas that you can use with maybe something spare in your closet, or maybe a quick trip to the goodwill or  thrift store and then you can make a few adjustments.

Homemade costumes don’t have to involve months of preparation and days of sewing. If you don’t have the money to spend on an expensive costume, or if you have ran out of time to put something together, simply take a look around your house. Chances are you have all that you need for a do it yourself costume, without spending a dime and here are some popular easy costume ideas for you.

French maids

Are generally considered very feminine with their frilly dresses & high heeled stilettos.

What you will need: black dress, small frilly apron, lace headpiece, black fishnets, stilettos & feather duster.

Dress alterations: use a V or round neck dress with sleeves, add gathered lace around neckline, sleeves and hemline by gluing or sewing.

Dracula’s

We have the image of seductiveness, darkness & mystique; however with this costume we have added a hint of sexiness.

You will need: black dress, bat or gothic style choker, black fishnets, black boots, long black wig with white stripe, fangs, blood & puncture marks – tattoos for neck (optional).

Dress alterations: use a black round or V neck black long sleeve short dress, cut the hemline and sleeves jaggedly.

Tip: Be careful not to alter the length too much, as you don’t want it shorter.

Cowboy/Cowgirl

If you children already own cowboy or cowgirl boots and a hat, all you need to do is add some blue jeans and a long sleeve check top. If you child has a pony on a stick toy, even better. Parents may also be able to find some rope lying around that can be used as a lasso prop. For a farmer just try adding some hay inside shirt or pants pockets, and a fake pitchfork, rake or hoe as a prop.

Ghost.

The whole ghost costume is played out, but you can reinvent it using two bed sheets instead of one. Cut eye holes in two sets of sheets and draw a mouth and nose on both, put them both on, tie a rope around your waist to keep the costume on and when people ask tell them you are a ghost dressed as a ghost

Scrubs

Scrubs make a great outfit for lounging around the house or relaxing in general. Try wearing most costumes after the actual holiday. For the most part, it’s not going to work. You’d look foolish and probably wouldn’t be comfortable. Go the smart route and choose scrubs for you’re costume this year.

The look for summer season is effortless style and nothing says effortless than a gorgeous maxi dress or patio dress. These long frocks are a must-have for summer weather, when all you want to do is relax by waterfront with friends while sipping on margaritas.

The secret to look fab in patio dresses is to pick a silhouette that perfectly flatters your figure. Don’t hesitate in showing your back, arms or your tiny waist in different cuts and styles. Remember to have fun with these dresses.

Patio dresses provide a little bit casual yet elegant look. They are simply cool, comfy and easy to wear summer dresses for women. Patio dresses can be found in various prints and patterns, but every season brings some hot fashion trends with it. For summer 2010, we have found some hot fashion trends in patio dresses. These are:

1. Plain patio dresses
2. Floral print patio dresses
3. Animal print patio dresses

OK, lets start it with Plain patio dresses.

Plain patio dresses or maxi dresses, as their name suggests, do not have any print or pattern printed on them. But that doesn’t mean that these dresses are not playful. They may have some embellishments or embroidery on them, which give an elegant look to the dress. A plain patio dresses with any color can be a perfect for casual wear as well as party wear. The only thing you have to do is, just accessorize it with right accessories.

Now coming to Floral print maxi dresses. Floral prints truly reflect the accent of spring and summer season. A floral print knot-front maxi dress with a ruched Empire waist (as shown below), creates a long, fluid silhouette and a flattering look. The combination of cheerful floral prints and easy-to-carry features of a floral print maxi dress won’t let you down even on the hottest day of summer season.

Last but not least, the Animal print patio dresses. Animal prints are not going to leave this fashion world soon. From leopard prints to tiger prints, zebra prints to giraffe and even snake prints, it seems that whole jungle is now going to rule the fashion world. Animal print dresses beautifully enhance the look of long-height ladies. Animal print maxi dresses make a good party-wear for ladies who want to look hot and sexy.

Bold prints, patterns, and vibrant colors are simply chic for summers. For a toned down look, simply pair a single strand necklace, earrings and flat sandals or kitten heels. A stylish sun hat can add a beach flavor to your summer look. If you want to vamp it up for night, then simply put on heels, and accessorize with bold jewelry like multi-strand necklace or cocktail rings.

You can pick your style from online stores like Banana Republic and Nordstrom. They have such a broad assortment of beautiful and gorgeous summer dresses, that you can’t stop yourself to buy just one. Take advantage of Banana Republic promotion codes and Nordstrom promotion code to order products from respective stores at discounted prices. Go get your summer style now!

Saree – the traditional Indian wear for women has found recognition around the world. A salwar suit is also quite popular as traditional Indian wear for men, though not as popular as a saree. Men’s Indian wear, however, have not been as popular. Although the sherwani has gained some popularity, but apart from that the traditional Indian wear for men, remain practically unknown to the world. Lets have a look at some of the important traditional Indian wear for men.

Shwerwani

Sherwanis are quite popular as wedding wear among Indian men. The fashion wedding sherwanis are quite popular in the rest of the world too. They are usually in rich colors and texts with traditional Indian embroider work and with an added fashion accessory, the men’s stole.

Kurta Pyjama

Kurta pyjama is the basic style of traditional Indian wear of men. The sherwanis have been inspired from the men’s kurta pyjama. Designers have modified and manipulated the basic kurta pyjama design to make different kinds of sherwanis. With a little variation in the kurta or the pyjama a simple men’s Indian attire can be worn in different ways. Some common styles are:

*      Kurta Pyjama
*      Chridaar Kurta Pyjama
*      Pathani Kurta Pyjama

Some of the popular traditional Indian kurta pyjamas are the Kolkata Kurta pyjama & the Lucknow Kurta pyjama.

Dhoti

Dhoti is not a commonly wore traditional Indian wear, but it’s one of the important Indian wears. Dhoti is worn by men during the festive occasions and wedding. Dhoti is an important wear for weddings as dhotis are worn by the men during religious ceremonies and rituals. Usually white, ocher, yellow and saffron colors of dhotis are preferred. Indian priests wear the dhoti the most.