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Halloween Costumes -
Traditional Favorites
Copyright 2000, Amanda Formaro
http://familycorner.com
As trick-or-treaters
reach our doorsteps, we will view many fun and frightful
costumes. Over the years, several designs pop up over and over, year
after year. If your kids are looking for a traditional costume, try
one of these on for size!
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Cowboy/Cowgirl
blue jeans
western shirt
cowboy boots
cowboy hat
neckerchief
bandana
toy gun and holster
sheriff's star
rope
Dress in blue jeans, a western shirt or flannel shirt, and cowboy
boots.
Top with a cowboy hat and tie a neckerchief or bandana loosely around
the child's neck. Carry a rope as a lasso and attach Sheriff's star to
shirt. Adorn the outfit with toy gun in holster.
Indian
brown pants
white shirt
brown vest
moccasins
headband
feather
face paint
plastic tomahawk
Dress up basic brown pants and vest with moccasins and a tomahawk.
Make
a headband from brown posterboard by cutting a 1 1/2 inch wide strip
that fits around your child's head. Glue or tape the feather to the
headband. Smear on war paint in diagonal lines along cheek bones.
Magician
black tux or suit jacket
black pants
white dress shirt
red silk carnation
top hat
stuffed bunny
magic wand
Pin silk carnation to breast pocket of black jacket. White gloves are
a nice touch to this costume, but not necessary.
Scarecrow
denim bib overalls
plaid flannel shirt
rope or twine
straw hat
gloves and boots
straw or shredded raffia
corncob pipe
Dress child in overalls and shirt. Stuff the pockets full with straw
or shredded raffia. Tie twine or rope around waist for a belt. Add a
few touches of straw to the hat, gloves and boots. Plaid and polka dot
patches are a nice touch to denim jeans, but not required. Finish off
with a corn cob pipe.
Princess
lacy or frilly nightgown
nylon scarf or crepe paper streamers
ribbons, sequins, fake jewels
gold foil
poster board or party hat
string elastic
tape
glue
cardboard tube/paper dowel from clothes hanger
Tape together a poster board cone hat or use a party hat. Decorate
with glued on sequins, fake jewels, glitter, etc. Attach scarf or
streamers to top point of hat. Punch holes on sides of hat, tie on
elastic string. To create a princess scepter, use cardboard tube
covered in foil, glue on sequins and fake jewels and attach ribbons to
the end.
VARIATIONS
Fairy
For a Fairy, cut a star from poster board, cover with foil, attach to
dowel from hanger, tie ribbons underneath the star.
Miss America
Make a cardboard crown and spray paint it gold with glitter. Then make
a
sash from fabric or sheets and write Miss America on with fabric
paint.
Bride
Add a veil made from netting and a plastic headband. Carry a bouquet
of
silk flowers.
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Amanda Formaro
is the entrepreneurial mother of four children. She and her
husband live in southeastern Wisconsin. She is also the owner
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