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A Few Costume Ideas For Halloween

Halloween Costume Ideas

Halloween has always been one of the best opportunities every year to get together and meet up with family and friends. Whether it's an evening of sweet collecting with the children or a quiet drink with friends, it is always great fun to dress up.

Some simple Fancy Dress ideas

Even with a great deal of readily available costumes for sale on the internet, it is always great fun making your own and especially if you have kids and they are involved in the making process. First up there is everyone's favourite, the classic white sheet ghost, I admit not greatly original but always nice and easy to make. Children always enjoy dressing up as a ghost and spooking out the neighbours, so an old white sheet with holes for the arms, eyes and mouth and often adding comical facial features with a marker pens works well on Kids Costumes. Another simple Halloween costume is the mummy, often using gauze bandages or toilet roll and is simply done by wrapping up the selected person. For added effect you can whiten the face and darken the eyes using make-up and also dye the fabric for a more aged look, using a weak mixture of tea.

Witch Costume

Always one of the most popular costumes each Halloween is the witch's costume, often consisting of a Long Black robe or gown, pointed hat and a broomstick, a good helping of green make-up and a wig always help to make the costume more authentic. But if you are looking for a more modern take on the traditional witch's costume, use bright colours and trendy skirts with a layered look using triangles of netting or crepe paper. Often you can add effect by sewing strips of Black Lace around the elbows or shoulders and you could also add draping triangles of voile under the arms, stripy colourful stockings is a must for any modern witch.

Count Dracula Costume

Another classic Halloween costume, inspired by the great Bram Stoker novel, it's always good fun and surprisingly easy to do but may require the odd purchase. A black or red cape is an essential for any wannabe Dracula, which you can find in any good fancy dress shop but could just as easily be made using a large piece of cloth or a large black bin bag. Black trousers and a white shirt along with some black, red and white face make-up complete the costume. It is a good idea to paint the face white and darken around the eyes and add red paint for the effect of blood around the mouth and last but not least is the vampire teeth, which probably need to be bought from a fancy dress shop.

Frankenstein Costume

Once again inspired from another literature classic by Mary Shelly, Frankenstein has to be one of the most fun characters to dress up as during Halloween. It is surprisingly easy, firstly you have to find some of the oldest clothes and jacket you can find, plain black colours always work best so use some dark trousers and jacket with a black tee-shirt. Then you can move on to the face paint, apply green make-up to the entire face then add some black around the eyes, it is always a good idea to add some green to the hands as well.

Skeleton Costume

Another relatively simple costume to make is the skeleton, as long as you have some black shoes, black trousers, a black top and some card, it can be made. Firstly you need to draw and cut out the bones from the card, usually this consists of a couple of bones on the front and back of each leg, just use the generic femur or humerus shape and do the same for the arms. Next do a generic pelvis shape for front and back and finally a rib cage shape with the vertebra going down the middle. This can be time consuming but there are various tools that you can use online to help with the process and there are various Halloween costume sites from which you can download templates and cut around. Any skeleton costume worth its salt needs a mask and this can be bought from most costume shops but just as easily made from card, once again templates can be downloaded from the internet. Lastly these need to be applied to the costume with pins, glue or double-sided masking tape. If you have any black gloves, this always helps the authenticity of the costume and using white paint, bones can be drawn onto the gloves. If you prefer, you could paint all of the bones onto the costume and it if you feel adventurous you could use glow in the dark paint, which always spices up the night time trick or treating.

Whether you feel like being creative and making your own costume this Halloween or you feel like purchasing a quality Halloween costume from a retailer it is often a fun idea to dress up as couples or groups. For example a party of you could go as Frankenstein, skeletons, the ghost busters or the three musketeers, the options are almost endless and it is always good fun thinking up ideas with friends and family.

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Witch Costume
How can I make a sporty costume a witch?

My friends and I are going to a witches night and everyone dresses up in some sort of theme. My friends and I are going as sporty witches but we aren't sure how to make it look like a witch. Any ideas?

im getting an image of a sort of chavy old woman on a broom stick.
addidas up the side of the at? haha
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Witch Costume

Toddler Witch Costume - Blossom Witch $16.99 Sometimes, a witch isn't about the darker things in the world. Dress your child in a witch costume that celebrates spring time with this Blossom Witch outfit! This Toddler Witch Costume includes a velvet dress with satin skirt and matching witch hat that will have her in an adorable look for Halloween! When she's out trick or treating with her friends, keep her in a simple and cute Blossom Witch costume! Do her friends need some ideas? Group up this Toddler Witch Costume with some of our other toddler sized outfits!

Womens Witch Costume - Witch Kit $8.99 Everyone knows that sometimes it just takes a few accessories to spice up any plain outfit and this Halloween should be no exception as you turn a boring black dress into a Womens Witch Costume with the Witch Kit. This sexy two piece Witch Kit can make any of your plain outfits or costumes turn into a sexy Womens Witch Costume. The Witch Kit comes with a classic black witch hat and a sexy black feather boa.

Kids Witch Costume - Witch of Fairyland $16.99 Who is the coolest looking witch of the party? That would be you, of course! If you want to look fab this holiday season, check out the Kids Witch Costume – Witch of Fairyland! That's right! You are Witch of Fairyland. You have to look pretty! The Kids Witch Costume – Witch of Fairyland is the perfectly cute choice for all your Halloween fun this year! The pretty sleek purple and black dress comes with a petticoat skirt, a Tulle ruffle collar with a zip closure on the back of the dress. You will also receive a cute glitter witch hat! Don't be just any witch this holiday season, dress fabulous!

Witch Costume for Girls - Sparkle Witch $19.95 Glitter is a girl's best friend, even if she's a witch! If you're looking for a gorgeous enchanting costume, look no further than the Sparkle Witch Costume For Girls! The Sparkle Witch costume comes with a floor-length black velvet gown, with sheer black bell sleeves covered in glitter! The shiny red insert is also covered in glittered dots and gold trim! To complete this look, the costume comes with a pointed black witch hat, covered in glittered dots! So order this Witch Costume For Girls before you hop on your broom and into a night of bewitching fun!

Glamour Witch Costume $29.99 Want to cast love spells this Halloween? Do you plan on flying under the moonlight on your broom? Don't be a drab holiday witch. Look drop dead gorgeous in the Glamour Witch Costume! You won't need any spells with this witch dress. The sexy Glamour Witch Costume will have heads turning all night! The sparkling black dress has a silver colored band to allure and grab attention! This is no typical Witch Costume. Go out looking your best this Halloween! Order your Glamour With Costume today!

Childrens Witch Costume $17.95 How many special spells will you cast this Halloween? Are you ready to hop on your broomstick and fly all through the night? If you're looking for the perfect witch dress, look no further! The Childrens Witch Costume is all you need this holiday season! The Childrens Witch Costume is the perfect costume for all your trickery this Halloween! The all black costume comes with a long black gown, a jet black witch belt, and an authentic looking witch hat. Plan all your magic schemes this holiday season! Have your spells prepared before you head out in a traditional Witch Costume!

Ballerina Witch Costume - Toddler $27.95 Let your daughter grace the night sky with her spells in this adorable Ballerina Witch Costume. Your toddler will love trick or treating in this adorable little costume. This four piece Ballerina Witch Costume is perfect for your toddlers first time trick or treating. This Ballerina Witch Costume comes with a tutu dress with matching black and orange witch, and cute little glovelets. This Halloween is going to be great, so why not look great!

Magic Witch Costume - Womens $39.95 Cast a spell on everyone this Halloween with this classic Magic Witch Costume. This costume is perfect for any Halloween function whether it be at the office or out for a night on the town. This classic two-piece Magic Witch Costume comes with everything you need to make this Halloween a night to remember. The Magic Witch Costume features a purple dip ombre gown that covers from the bust to the toe and also features long sleeves that flair out at the elbow. Also included is a black-to- purple dipped witch hat.

Miss Witch Costume - Toddler $29.95 This Halloween your little toddler is going to cast a spell on anyone who sees her in this cute Miss Witch Costume. This three-piece Miss Witch Costume is perfect for your toddlers first Halloween out of the house. The Miss Witch Costume comes with this great black and green dress with orange lace. This dress also comes with an adorable matching witch hat. Make this Halloween a night to remember with this great costume.

Adult Witch Costume - Switch Witch $51.95 Just turn on the switch to light up this witch. This Adult Witch Costume is sure to be the sexiest smash hit at the next Halloween party. This three-piece Adult Witch Costume comes with a sexy black stretch velvet peasant style dress with a purple ribbon lace detail. The neckline features a purple satin skull print and off the shoulder sleeves to highlight those sexy arms. The little purple skirt has an uneven hem highlighted by the purple fiber optic lights and the hidden pocket so you can control the on/off switch. Also included are a mini witch hat with a purple lace and a light up wand with purple lights, batteries included.

Little Witch Costume $9.99 Your daughter is going to cast a love spell on you when you see her in this adorable Little Witch Costume. Make this Halloween magical and head out for a night of trick or treats. This three-piece Little Witch Costume is perfect for your daughters first Halloween out of the house! The Little Witch Costume comes with a black witch dress with attached pink collar. Also included are a matching witches hat and a pretty pink belt!

Sexy Witch Costume - Sexy Magic Spell Witch $49.95 Cast a spell on everyone you lock eyes with! As an enchanting, bewitching Sexy Magic Spell Witch, the possibilities for wickedness are endless. Make everyone surrender to your witchcraft in this Sexy Witch Costume, which features a black and purple mini dress with witch appliqué embroidery on the skirt portion. You even get to sport a devious looking witch hat and matching purple and black striped stockings with the Sexy Witch Costume. Be the Sexy Magic Spell Witch nobody will dare defy!

Toddler Girls Witch Costume - Pretty Pumpkin Witch $26.95 Jack-o'-lanterns dot the evening sky with ghastly grins and fiendish fires but you won't be afraid of this delightful pumpkin witch! Our Pretty Pumpkin Witch Toddler Girls Witch Costume comes with a gorgeous orange dress with black overskirt and metallic pumpkin detail. This also has a black choker, and a pointy black witch hat with pumpkin motif. Your little girl will be sweeter than a piece of pumpkin pie in this Pretty Pumpkin Witch Toddler Girls Witch Costume so order this today!

Black Witch Costume - Teen $13.99 Have you been practicing your wand and studying your spells? Is it time to fly through the night on a broomstick? The cute Black Witch Costume – Teen is the perfect choice for all your fun tricks and treats this Halloween! The Black Witch Costume – Teen has everything you need to own the night! The black witch dress comes with a sash and traditional style black witch hat! Add on a broom or wand for that extra fun this holiday season. Why wait? Hurry up and put in your classic Black Witch Costume today!

Black and Orange Witch Costume - Gothic Witch $24.95 Bibbity-bobbity-boo! Have we got a look for you! If you're still searching for the perfect Halloween costume, check out this Gothic Witch costume! Our Black and Orange Witch Costume comes with a floor-length dress with zig-zag hem! This also has a bright orange crushed velvet insert and cuffs! There is even gold trim and gold corset-style close with a gold drawstring! So, cast a spell on all your friends in this adorable Black and Orange Witch Costume! Order this Gothic Witch look today!

Girl's Witch Halloween Costume - Elegant Witch $28.95 Are you having a glitch in finding a great Halloween costume this year? Well, why glitch when you can be a glamorous witch! The Elegant Witch Girl's Witch Halloween Costume is a dream come true! Our Elegant Witch Girl's Witch Halloween Costume comes with a stunning knee-length dress, with a shimmering fitted multi-tonal bodice, gold trim and accents, peplums, and a black skirt with orange tulle overlay with gold star details! This even comes with a matching pointy witch hat! So, work your magic on all your friends and order this wonderful costume today!

Groovy Witch Costume - Girls $14.99 With magic and the far out stylings of the 1960s, combine the Halloween tradition with the psychedelic colors of Lennon and the Beach Boys in this Girls Groovy Witch Costume! With this adorable dress, hat and belt, your girl will be out and about in this cute and age-appropriate costume and she'll be the talk of the town! This Girls Groovy Witch Costume will keep her happy as she goes out with friends this Halloween (and keep you from tearing your hair out)! Grouping up? We've got plenty of witch and costumes to choose from!

Witch Costume for Kids - Sassy $34.95 For a magical night, you'll need a great costume! But just because you're a witch, it doesn't mean you have to get salamander legs and tarantula eyes to create something fashion savvy! If you want a stylin' costume for this Halloween, check out the Sassy Witch Costume for Kids! Our Sassy Witch Costume for Kids comes with a slinky black dress with black, purple, and green mesh skirts and an attached purple belt! This also comes with a matching black hat with purple ribbon and gilded buckle, black leggings, black fishnet glovelettes, and a black choker with an adorable charm! Which is perfect, because you'll charm everyone you meet in this smart and sassy costume!

Girls Witch Costume - Trendy Feather Witch $19.95 Is your girl getting some practice in on your flying broom? Or perhaps you're just preparing to cast a few spells on all her friends? Then get her ready for Halloween with this Girls Witch Costume! This Trendy Feather Witch outfit will give your girl a classic and classy look this Halloween! Heads will turn as she prepares her book of spells as the most adorable witch on Halloween! Get your girl to go out trick or treating with this Girls Witch Costume! She'll be the cutest Trendy Feather Witch out there!

Child's Witch Costume - Incastia Glamour Witch $31.95 This bewitching beauty is no stranger to style! Our Incantasia, The Glamour Witch Child's Witch Costume will leave you spellbound! This Incantasia, The Glamour Witch Child's Witch Costume comes with a flowing black robe with purple-lined bell sleeves and silver trim. The purple belt and collar are attached and the belt comes with a rhinestone buckle to glitter into the night. To top this look off, a purple-lined black witch hat is included, also with silver trim and rhinestone buckle! So bring this home for the savvy sorceress in your heart!

Womens Witch Halloween Costume - Scarlet Witch $44.95 Love potions are this witch's specialty! If you want a look that is simply enchanted this Halloween, you'll need something black and something crimson. If you don't have a drop of blood or a bat's wing on hand, picking up this lovely Scarlet Witch Womens Witch Costume will do the trick! Our Scarlet Witch Womens Witch Costume comes with a fitted full-length gown with jagged hem and cuffs! This dress has a high slit over one thigh and a deep V for emphasizing décolletage. This costume also comes with a black belt with red ribbon detail, a black witch hat with scarlet ribbon, and a red-lined black cape with chain closure! For a mesmerizing Madame, this really is the perfect choice!

Teen Witch Costume - Sassy $22.99 Magical maidens need mystical garments to get the best out of their spells! And what better garments are there for an enchanted evening than the Sassy Teen Witch Costume! Our Sassy Teen Witch Costume comes with a lovely mini-dress! This black dress has green lacing details over the bodice and an attached purple belt from which several soft layers of gauzy mesh fabric hang at different lengths! This also comes with a pair of matching black glovelettes and a black witch hat with purple ribbon and a buckle! This witch costume will sweep you off your feet and you won't even need a pinch of spider webs to have it!

Girls Neon Witch Halloween Costume $14.99 Feel like flying through the night on your broomstick this Halloween? Want to add a little glam to that drab all black costume? Try on our Girls Neon Witch Costume in black and hot pink! Stand out as a witch this year! The Girls Neon Witch Costume will grab all the attention at this year's festivities. This gorgeous witch costume comes in a comfortable black and hot pink all around the edges! You even get a matching witch hat with hot pink! Don't be a drab witch this year. Stand out! Pick up our cute hot pink Neon Witch Costume today!

Witch Costume for women - Gothic Witch Plus Size $33.95 Bibbity-bobbity-boo! Have we got a look for you! If you're still searching for the perfect Halloween costume, check out this Gothic Witch costume! Our Gothic Witch Plus Size costume for women comes with a floor-length dress with zig-zag hem! This also has a bright orange crushed velvet insert and cuffs! There is even gold trim and gold corset-style close with a gold drawstring! There is even a witch hat with orange ribbon! So cast a spell on all your friends in this adorable Witch Costume for women! Order this Gothic Witch Plus Size look today!

Playboy Sexy Witch Costume $34.99 Are you in the mood for a bewitching look this Halloween season? Well, if you're looking for a sexy costume, check out this adorable Playboy Sexy Witch Costume! Our Playboy Sexy Witch Costume comes with a cute mini-dress with corset-style lace-ups on the bodice, and a multi-layered ruffle skirt! There is even a cute frilly off-the-shoulder top as part of the dress! This dress also comes with green and purple striped thigh highs with a bow on the top, and a cool pointy black witch hat! So, have yourself an enchanting evening in this beautiful Halloween costume!

Gothic Witch Costume - Tween $19.99 Not all witches are doomed to wear a long black cloak and ride around on a broom stick. This Halloween why not spice it up and show everyone what a Gothic Witch Costume is supposed to look like! This costume is perfect for any and all Halloween activities, whether they be a party or you just want to show off your holiday spirit by dressing up for school or work. This Gothic Witch Costume is simply the finest quality and comes in a deluxe garment bag. The costume comes with a black dress with shiny silver fringes and a detailed skull design, a detached black bolero style jacket, fashionable witch hat and black leggings.

Witch Halloween Costume - Womens $29.95 Are you a bewitching beauty in need of a costume as lovely as you are? If so, you're in luck, because we have the perfect look to complement such a ravishing lady! The Womens Witch Halloween Costume is an elegant addition to any magical maiden's wardrobe! Our Womens Witch Halloween Costume comes with a floor length ebony gown, with jagged hem and cuffs! This dress has lovely flared bell sleeves, an attached black belt and brass buckle, and has an off-the-shoulder neckline to show off your delicate clavicle! Our witch costume also comes with a pointed hat and buckle to top this off! Your fans will be spellbound when they get a glimpse of you in this lovely design!

Girls Skull Witch Costume $21.95 This Halloween cast a pretty pink little spell on everyone in this adorable Girls Skull Witch Costume. Gather a group of friends and all go out as pack of witches this Halloween! This three-piece Girls Skull Witch Costume comes with everything you need to make this Halloween a night to remember. This Girls Skull Costumes comes with a black skull print wit pink trim on the sleeves, pink waist cinch and a matching pink and black witch hat!

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Grasslands Road Damask Tablecloth with Satin Sheen, Eggplant, Silver and Black $28.00 Whether you are "Pretty Wicked" or you just need some "Ghoulish Glamour" to sophisticate your gothic style, this tablecloth adds a special touch. Use it is as a wall covering, window accent, or drape over a chair. This makes an elegant touch to masquerade parties, or Halloween parties which omit the gore in exchange for a touch of the truly sinister....

Evil Royal Goblet $21.18 Plastic goblet with skeletal, horn helmeted detailing. Bronze finish denotes a very authentic look.Measures 4 inches x 4 inches x 7 inches....

Casper Meets Wendy $8.98 The creepiest thing about Casper Meets Wendy is the title characters' romance--bashful, cutie pie Casper shouldn't be prone to weaknesses of the flesh (he is, after all, a ghost). And he's entirely too childlike to take up with a witch even of Wendy's decidedly non-wicked order. Still, sparks fly in this madcap jumble of a film, and so do the sort of zippy one-liners and presto-type magic tricks t...