Making fancy dress costumes
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![How to Make a Scarlet Witch Halloween Costume](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/7/4/how_to_make_a_scarlet_witch_halloween_costume_13471_300_150.jpg)
Choosing the right Halloween costume for you will depend on many factors. Some people want to choose something funny, some may want to choose something as grotesque as possible and others simply want to look good. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has an ever-expanding range of costume options to choose from,...
![How to Make a Fortnite Costume - 11 Characters!](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/0/1/how_to_make_a_fortnite_costume_11_characters_13105_300_150.jpg)
Fortnite is a very popular video game and a favourite to many gamers. So why not dress up as a Fortnite character this Halloween or any upcoming costume party?
In this oneHOWTO article we're going to show you how to make Fortnite costumes, including 11 Fortnite characters. Keep reading to find your favourite...
![How to Make a Minecraft Costume - Steve, Creeper and More!](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/0/1/how_to_make_a_minecraft_costume_steve_creeper_and_more_13104_300_150.jpg)
Minecraft continues to be one of the most popular video games. Not only does this game have a mission, but it also gives the player a lot of freedom, allowing us to be creative and make our Minecraft world our own. It's no wonder that once Halloween or a costume party rolls around, we'd want to dress...
![How to Make an Among Us Space Suit Costume](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/0/1/how_to_make_an_among_us_space_suit_costume_13103_300_150.jpg)
Among Us started as one of the most played games of 2020 and its popularity doesn't seem to be decreasing any time soon. Streamers, YouTubers and gamers of all kinds have found its multiplayer madness to be supremely entertaining. The premise is simple: a crew of a space ship must find out which of their...
![How to Make a Wonder Woman Costume for a Little Girl](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/4/0/how_to_make_a_wonder_woman_costume_for_a_little_girl_13046_300_150.jpg)
Wonder women is a strong female superhero and a role model for many. This is what makes her such a popular option when it comes to choosing the perfect costume for Halloween. What better way to celebrate with your child than to help them make their own DIY Wonder Women halloween costume?
In this oneHOWTO...
![How to Make Pennywise the Clown Costume](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/5/5/how_to_make_pennywise_the_clown_costume_12552_300_150.jpg)
While the production had been in development for a while, the remake release of Stephen King's famously disturbing clown horror It couldn't be better timing. This is partly due to the spate of real life creepy clown sightings which grew into a worldwide phenomenon in 2016. While we're not encouraging...
![DIY Handmaid's Tale Costume for Halloween](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/4/5/diy_handmaid_s_tale_costume_for_halloween_12549_300_150.jpg)
One of the most awarded shows at the 2017 Emmy awards, the Handmaid's Tale is one of the most popular shows on Hulu. The dystopic world of Gillead, based on Margaret Atwood's novel, first published in 1985. If you want to be up to date with the latest costume trends this Halloween, dressing up as Offred, the...
![How to Make The Incredibles Costume](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/4/5/how_to_make_the_incredibles_costume_12544_300_150.jpg)
The Incredibles is a Disney Pixar movie which was released in 2004, but thanks to enduring popularity is still enjoyed by children all over the world. This makes it a particularly good costume idea for kids who enjoy the movie now and adults who were kids back when it came out. Unfortunately, while...
![Make a DIY Dale Cooper Halloween Costume (and other Twin Peaks Characters)](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/3/5/make_a_diy_dale_cooper_halloween_costume_and_other_twin_peaks_characters_12539_300_150.jpg)
If you've still not woken up from the third season of David Lynch's Twin Peaks and are still wondering around this Washington state village, immersed by the smell of Cherry pie and damn fine coffee that hides some kind of evil among the Douglas Fern woods, then we'd like to show you how to make on of...
![How to Make an Indian Fancy Dress Costume](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/6/4/how_to_make_an_indian_fancy_dress_costume_7467_300_150.jpg)
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That fancy dress party you really want to attend is just around the corner and an Indian fancy dress costume is the perfect costume for the night. Perhaps you want to go to a carnival or need a wicked outfit for Halloween. What are you going to wear? How about an Indian costume? It's cheap and can be...
![How to Make an Easy DIY Mermaid Costume](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/1/6/how_to_make_an_easy_diy_mermaid_costume_11612_300_150.jpg)
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Who doesn't love mermaids? While in older times people believed merfolk to be dangerous - there were legends of mermaids pulling sailors into the sea - nowadays we think of these characters as whimsical and fascinating creatures.
Andersen's tale "The Little Mermaid" and especially the Disney adaptation...
![How to Make a Elf Costume on a Budget](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/4/1/how_to_make_a_elf_costume_on_a_budget_9140_300_150.jpg)
There are more occasions to dress up as an elf than you might think - Halloween, Christmas, a play, a children's party, just because... If you love fantasy stories and whimsical things, an elf is the perfect choice for your costume.
You can easily transform yourself into this fantastic creature that inhabits...
![How to Do Clown Makeup - Easy Tutorial](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/1/4/how_to_do_clown_makeup_easy_tutorial_8410_300_150.jpg)
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Before applying clown makeup, you should be aware of the three different types: the classic whiteface clown has a white face with exaggerated features. The Aguste clown has a natural-colored face, with a large mouth and eyes. The tramp clown has a dark and sad face. Although the makeup colors may be different...
![How to Make a Smurf Costume](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/9/8/how_to_make_a_smurf_costume_8891_300_150.jpg)
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Smurfs are small characters who are characterized by their blue colored skin, created by the Belgian cartoonist Peyo in 1958. Years later, these little people made the leap to the screen and became the protagonists of their own series. A Smurf costume can be ideal for many occasions as it is very easy...
![How to Make a Reindeer Costume](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/2/4/how_to_make_a_reindeer_costume_9422_300_150.jpg)
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School events and children's parties take place during the Christmas season. Costumes make these events come alive. The famous reindeer costume is one of the main protagonists around this time of the year, because it is a companion and helper of Santa Claus. In the following OneHowTo.com article, we explain...
![How to Make a Grease Costume](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/1/9/how_to_make_a_grease_costume_8916_300_150.jpg)
Grease has been a popular film for many generations. After all, what's not to like? It has lots of catchy songs that are well known by now, a classic love story and a lot of clothes. In Grease you can see several outfits, from the style of the guys' suits to the black outfit Sandy wears at the end of...
![How to Make a DIY Moana Costume](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/3/5/how_to_make_a_diy_moana_costume_11536_300_150.jpg)
Moana is the next film by Disney to capture the audience's hearts. The film stars Dwayne Johnson as the demi-god Maui and Auli'i Cravalho as Moana, the first Polynesian Disney princess. It will surely be the most popular film of the holidays, and you can join the hype by wearing a Moana costume for Halloween?
While...
![How to Make an Eleven from Stranger Things DIY Costume](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/0/5/how_to_make_an_eleven_from_stranger_things_diy_costume_11506_300_150.jpg)
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Since Netflix's Stranger Things came out in July, everything relating to the 1980s - from toys to novelty items, classic science fiction and horror films and yes, fashion - has become huge. Stranger Things is on its way to becoming the biggest thing in pop culture of 2016, and costumes will reflect that.
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![How to Make a Daenerys Targaryen Costume](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/3/4/how_to_make_a_daenerys_targaryen_costume_11438_300_150.jpg)
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If you had ever wondered how would you look like with blond hair, then you can’t go wrong if you choose to dress up as Daenerys Targaryen. Queen Daenerys I Targaryen is one of the main female characters, played by Emilia Clarke, in the popular TV show Game of Thrones. She is a dauntless leader and a strong...
![How to Make a Jon Snow Costume](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/3/4/how_to_make_a_jon_snow_costume_11436_300_150.jpg)
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Not many people know that the origins of Halloween date back to Gaelic and Welsh traditions where people gathered around bonfires trying to keep ghosts at bay, which were deterred by the extravagant costumes people wore. If there is a fictional character that has been brought back from the dead and...
![How to Make a Tinkerbell Costume](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/1/9/how_to_make_a_tinkerbell_costume_8915_300_150.jpg)
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Would you like to dress up like Tinkerbell? The classic green dress and wings of Peter's Pan's faithful companion are a very beautiful and flattering outfit that can you take advantage of if you want to dress up as a fairy. By following a few simple tips and using some inexpensive materials you have at home,...
![How to Make an Ash Ketchum Costume](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/2/4/how_to_make_an_ash_ketchum_costume_11422_300_150.jpg)
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Are you a real Pokémon fan? Do you want to surprise your friends at your next Halloween party? Would you love to play Pokémon Go dressed up as a real trainer? You're in luck! At OneHowTo we explain how to make your very own Ash costume from Pokémon.
Though you have many different possibilities, we...
![How to Make a DIY Pikachu Costume](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/2/4/how_to_make_a_diy_pikachu_costume_11423_300_150.jpg)
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Have you always been a Pokémon fan? Do you go on Pokémon Go at every location?
Good news - now you can do it in character. Pokémon costumes will be huge this Halloween, but they are also a fun choice for any kind of costume party. Plus, they're super comfortable and easy to make.
Pikachu might not...
![How to Make a Wednesday Addams Costume](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/5/8/how_to_make_a_wednesday_addams_costume_8854_300_150.jpg)
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The famous Addams Family is one of the best costumes for groups, whether for Halloween, Carnival or any other fancy dress party. For younger or older girls, dressing up as Wednesday Addams or Merlina is ideal and also very easy to do. In this OneHowTo, here are some tips on how to make a Wednesday Addams...
![How to Make a Cheerleader Costume at Home](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/9/3/how_to_make_a_cheerleader_costume_at_home_11391_300_150.jpg)
If a poll was conducted to determine which dresses are beautiful and sexy then the cheerleader costume would definitely be within the top ten. The Cheerleader costume is loved by all and is a hot shot choice for costume parties or Halloween. Buying a cheerleader costume can prove to be a pocket pinch for...
![How to Make a Katana Costume from Suicide Squad](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/7/3/how_to_make_a_katana_costume_from_suicide_squad_11373_300_150.jpg)
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Katana or Tatsu Yamashiro is a fierce, relentless and murderous Japanese super-heroine created by DC comics. Trained by the samurai Tadashi, Katana becomes a martial arts master who employs her mystical Soultaker sword to combat the evil. Katana is one of the main characters in the movie Suicide Squad...
![How to Make Stranger Things DIY Costumes](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/5/3/how_to_make_stranger_things_diy_costumes_11353_300_150.jpg)
If you follow pop culture, you'll surely have watched - and loved! - Netflix's Stranger Things. This eerie, slightly scary homage to 1980s movies became wildly popular as soon as it came out, and it's no wonder. It's fun and engaging, and the characters have very defined looks, which makes them perfect choices...
![How to Make a Goth Costume for Halloween](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/6/8/how_to_make_a_goth_costume_for_halloween_8869_300_150.jpg)
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Dressing up as a Goth is always an option if you don't quite know what to wear for a fancy dress party. With a little bit of makeup and some black clothes that you probably already have in your wardrobe, you have the basis for an outfit that certainly looks good and attracts attention. You don't necessarily...
![How to Make El Diablo from Suicide Squad Costume](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/8/8/2/how_to_make_el_diablo_from_suicide_squad_costume_11288_300_150.jpg)
When the Suicide Squad comic book was made into a Hollywood film, it gathered lots of attention. Not only was it popular due to its unique character, rather their costumes too made headlines due to their uniqueness. While some costumes were kept same as it was portrayed in the comic strip, others like that of...
![Easy and Cheap - Homemade Funny Costume Ideas for Adults](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/8/2/easy_and_cheap_homemade_funny_costume_ideas_for_adults_4285_300_150.jpg)
Do you need to dress up and don't want to spend money on an outfit you probably won't use again? Are you running short of funny costume ideas? Are you looking for cheap homemade costumes? At OneHowTo we have lots of articles on funny costume ideas and costumes for adults to make at home. Whether it's for...
![How to Make a Rey Costume From Star Wars](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/9/6/how_to_make_a_rey_costume_from_star_wars_10692_300_150.jpg)
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If you have watched Star Wars: The Force Awakens– the latest installment of the Star Wars franchise– you might know that Rey has pleased the hearts of many fans. Finally, a Star Wars movie has introduced a female central character. She is described as being brave, a tough survivor, headstrong and loyal...
![How to Make an Easy Lara Croft Costume](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/4/5/how_to_make_an_easy_lara_croft_costume_10540_300_150.jpg)
Lara Croft from the Tomb Raider video game franchise is considered one of the most significant game characters in popular culture. Lara Croft has gathered a strong fan following over the years, since the original Tomb Raider video games in 1996, to when she was portrayed by Angelina Jolie in the 2001...
![How to Dress Like a Flamenco Dancer](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/6/5/how_to_dress_like_a_flamenco_dancer_9567_300_150.jpg)
Fast gypsy rhythms, the Spanish guitar and the quick steps are typical elements of flamenco. If this year you fancy dressing up in a flamenco style and you want to give your style an Andalusian touch, on OneHowTo we give some tips on how to dress like a flamenco dancer. Bring the essence of southern Spain...
![How to Make a Werewolf Costume](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/6/8/how_to_make_a_werewolf_costume_8861_300_150.jpg)
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When Halloween comes around, there's nothing better than dressing up as a classic and terrifying character. A werewolf is certainly one of the best alternative costumes that you can make at home very simply. If you want to terrorize everyone on Halloween with a great outfit that does not require much effort,...
![How To Dress Up 20's Style](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/9/6/how_to_dress_up_20_s_style_7692_300_150.jpg)
The roaring 20's were so happy! This second decade of the 1900's was a long remembered time of splendour. It was also the time of the Charleston, a dance that most represented the era, and the time of organised crime gangs with gangsters. Today, it's still common to dress up as characters of this era, whether...
![How To Make A DIY Edward Scissorhands Costume](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/6/8/how_to_make_a_diy_edward_scissorhands_costume_8862_300_150.jpg)
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Tim Burton's film Edward Scissorhands (Edward Scissorhands) gave life to one of the most popular movie characters of the 90's. He was a lonely, good-hearted character who was notable for his particular feature of having knives instead of fingers. When it comes to fancy dress costumes, Edward Scissorhands...
![How To Make a DIY Princess Elsa Costume](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/4/8/5/how_to_make_a_diy_princess_elsa_costume_8584_300_150.jpg)
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Princess Elsa is the main character in the Disney film Frozen, and thanks to the film's enormous success more and more girls want to dress up as Elsa, whether its for Halloween, Carnival or any occasion!
In this OneHowTo article we are going to show you how to make a homemade Elsa costume yourself and...
![How to Make Your own Catwoman Costume](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/1/8/5/how_to_make_your_own_catwoman_costume_8581_300_150.jpg)
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Superhero costumes are the highest in demand to look amazing for Halloween, Carnaval or any other fancy dress party. If you love comic books or superhero movies, if you are simply looking for new ideas, or if you want to feel sexy and powerful with a striking costume, there's no idea better than dressing...
![How To Make a DIY Mario Costume](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/8/5/how_to_make_a_diy_mario_costume_8583_300_150.jpg)
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It doesn't matter if you were born in the 80s or the 90s, many of us have grown up with Mario and Luigi and have fond memories of Crashing around in Mario Kart or keeping Princess Peach safe in the Mushroom Kingdom. These characters make the perfect DIY costume idea for Halloween, Carnival or any occasion....
![How To Make A Harley Quinn Costume For Halloween](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/2/8/5/how_to_make_a_harley_quinn_costume_for_halloween_8582_300_150.jpg)
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The Joker's eternal lover is one of the most original costumes for Halloween for women. Harley Quinn is Batman's eternal enemy in Arkham City as she's absolutely devoted to the Joker and is famously known for her characteristic madness, evilness and perversion. If you want to dress up as this mythical...
![How to Make a DIY Sexy Devil Costume For Girls](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/4/3/how_to_make_a_diy_sexy_devil_costume_for_girls_7347_300_150.jpg)
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When it comes to fancy dress costumes, especially for halloween, the sexy devil costume is a classic look for girls. If you want to make your own homemade devil costume this halloween, we have put together a guide to give you some tips and ideas on how to create a stylish and sexy devil costume at home,...
![How to Make a Princess Leia Costume for Adults](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/0/8/5/how_to_make_a_princess_leia_costume_for_adults_8580_300_150.jpg)
For those of you who are big Star Wars fans she's not only a princess, but much more than that. A warrior, a heroine and a character that many of us have dreamed of being in our childhood. This is why there's no better tribute to Princess Leia than to dress up as her for Halloween, Carnival, Comic-Con...
![How to Make a Seven Dwarfs Costume](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/5/7/8/how_to_make_a_seven_dwarfs_costume_3875_300_150.jpg)
Would you like to dress up as a dwarf from Snow White and the seven Dwarfs with your very own homemade costume? It's very simple! It's an ideal costume for both children and adults, either for Carnival or any other fancy dress party.With very little, you can create your own dwarf costume and be a part of...
![How to Make a Purple Minion Costume](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/5/2/how_to_make_a_purple_minion_costume_5256_300_150.jpg)
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The Minion costume has become one of the most popular costumes for Halloween and Carnival. If you want a fresh idea that's a little different to the norm, how about trying the 'evil minion'? If you like this idea and want to find out how to make a Purple Minion costume, take a look at this OneHowTo article,...
![DIY Hawaiian Costume Ideas for Girls](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/7/2/8/diy_hawaiian_costume_ideas_for_girls_3827_300_150.jpg)
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If you're planning your costume for Halloween, a fancy dress party or simply a thematic event, you may be considering a Hawaiian costume. You are surely picturing a hula dancer at a lū'au, or traditional Hawaiian party; however, you must also ask yourself whether that is cultural appropriation or an homage...
![How to Make a Cheap Hawaiian Costume For Boys](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/3/5/3/how_to_make_a_cheap_hawaiian_costume_for_boys_5353_300_150.jpg)
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If you're looking for a fun, fresh and summery costume, a Hawaiian outfit is just what you need. Really simple to make, lively, colorful and using nothing more than summer clothing you'll already have to hand with a few accessories, you'll be the life and soul of the party. It really is an easy fancy...
![How to Make a Cheap Zombie Costume at Home](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/1/8/how_to_make_a_cheap_zombie_costume_at_home_7816_300_150.jpg)
Halloween will be here before we know it and you are probably already thinking about costume ideas. If you want to make a homemade costume, a DIY Zombie Costume is the perfect choice. Its cheap, quick and easy, and you probably already have most of the things you need at home. So if you want to know...
![How to Make Inside Out DIY Costumes](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/8/7/how_to_make_inside_out_diy_costumes_7789_300_150.jpg)
Disney Pixar's Inside Out has definitely been the sensation of the year for both children and adults next to the Minions. The cute emotions in Riley Andersen's head have captivated audiences worldwide. As Halloween approaches there are many of you who would like to dress up as one of the Inside Out...
![How To Make A Kid Son Goku Costume](https://t2.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/9/2/7/how_to_make_a_kid_son_goku_costume_5729_300_150.jpg)
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Son Goku is one of the main characters of the mythical manga and anime series Dragon Ball, popular among kids and adults alike. Dressing up as this character is a great idea for a cosplay festival or another type of fancy dress party. Also, it's an outfit that you can make yourself at home, both easily...
![Homemade Exorcist Girl Costume for Halloween - DIY Guide](https://t1.uc.ltmcdn.com/en/posts/6/4/3/homemade_exorcist_girl_costume_for_halloween_diy_guide_7346_300_150.jpg)
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The character of Regan McNeil, the little girl from the exorcist has become one of the most famous characters in the history of cinema, and actress Linda Blair will forever be associated with this famous horror character. As one of the most terrifying characters in the history of horror, its also a...