Creating a vampire costume for Halloween, fancy dress, or a
cosplay convention is easily done at home, with or without
the help of a costume store or fancy dress retailer. There
are different vampire costume possibilities, depending on
how much effort and cost you're willing to expend, but even
the most basic costume can be effective with adequate
attention to detail. Here are some suggestions for
developing your vampire costume.
!! Steps !!
The amount of effort is really up to you! Define the elements of the
costume that matter most for you. Do you want to create an entire
look from head to toe, or just a vampire face with perhaps a cape?
The intensity of your costume will depend on the time you've got
available, access to supplies, and your own level of creativity. The
basics of a vampire costume involve:
* A cape or a long, dark coat; capes are best if they have a high
collar
* Dark clothing, preferably of high quality, or with the appearance
of high quality
* Facial makeup, including pale skin, darkened eyes, and fangs;
possibly the inclusion of contacts
* Sleek hair or a wig
Create a cape. A cape is a well-known part of the vampire costume.
It usually has a high collar but that's not essential if it's too
hard to fit. Shiny or glossy capes are great at night because they
reflect light but again, go with whatever fabric you have. There are
several ways to make your own cape:
* Use an existing cape that you've already got for winter. The
darker, the better. Can it be lined temporarily with a shiny red
or black material?
* Visit a thrift store and purchase a cape that is no longer wanted.
Think outside the square when choosing an item – if there are no
capes, are there items of clothing that could be turned into a
cape shape?
Very simple cape - just tie the knot to put it in place Use a sheet.
Look for a black or red sheet, or dye a sheet one of these colors.
Curtains might work, but they are probably hard to cut into a decent
shape and some are very heavy. Look in thrift stores, and don't
forget to look for silk or satin sheets – they can add a great
touch. Cut into shape if needed (and hem to prevent fraying), or
simply add a clasp a the neck and wear it as it is.
Wear a long, dark coat if you don't want to wear a cape, or can't
find or make a cape. Add antique buttons and braiding to the coat if
wished. Again, such coats can be found in thrift stores at good
prices.
Jeans and a dark top are fine Select appropriate
under-clothing. The possibilities are endless, with the
main emphasis being on quality, beautiful texture and
dark colors.
A waistcoat is another fabulous addition for an old-fashioned vampire
look For a male's top, try a dinner shirt, with fancy neck ruffles
or similar designs. This is good for a Victorian style vampire. Or,
simply choose a funky, quality t-shirt, long-sleeved if it's cold.
Suit jackets can also work well.
* For a female's top, choose something elegant in red or black.
* Contrasting colors work well It's good to contrast your
top and cape colors do that your top isn't completely lost under
the cape.
* Select dark trousers or jeans for the bottom wear. For girls, an
ankle-length, black skirt is excellent, in velvet, satin, or
similar glam fabric.
* Sparkles and stripes are fine for clothes, provided they're
elegant.
Prepare the face.
* Buy white face paint and paint it on your face.
* Add bright red lipstick to make it look like you've been drinking
blood. Use a red makeup marker to draw blood down your chin.
Wear fangs. Fangs can be made at home or purchased ready-made. There
are cheap plastic fangs from party supplies, or more expensive
higher quality fangs, including single stick-on fangs. Choose
whatever you can afford.
* Make fangs from citrus peel. Peel an organic, clean orange. Cut
the peel into fang shapes with sharp teeth. Place the peel side
toward your gums and the white pith facing out. This is a quick
fix easy fang set. It can be a little strange to taste and even
uncomfortable, so try not to wear this too long.
* Boots are good Wear dark shoes or boots. Avoid wearing
heels as these will slow you down and might catch on the cape.
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!! Tips !!
* If you make the orange peel teeth, the discarded peel can be
tossed into the garden to break down when finished with; citrus
peel deters pets from peeing on the garden, so you'll be putting
the orange to many uses!
* If wished, wear cool sunglasses when wearing the costume during
daylight.
!! Warnings !!
* Avoid pastels or pale, washed out clothing colors.
* Always remove makeup before going to bed; it will stain your bed
clothes and clog up your skin's pores.
* Planning a costume well in advance of an event will help prevent
last-minute panicking.
!! Things You'll Need !!
* Cape materials or cape
* Quality clothing, dark colors, some reds and whites; nice fabrics
including silk, velvet, satin, lace, etc.
* Face makeup
* Freshly washed and groomed hair, or a sleek wig (you can make you
hair longer with a wig)
* Fangs, homemade or purchased
* Contacts (optional)
* Boots or shoes, preferably black or dark
!! Related WikiHows !!
* How to Get the Vampire Look
* How to Be Like a Vampire
* How to Look Like a Twilight Vampire
* How to Make Quick Vampire Fangs
* How to Make Easy Vampire Fangs
* How to Make Vampire Fangs Using Fake Nails
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