Poison Ivy:
This one can cover up a lot, or be as revealing as you like. Her costume is very versatile, since she has been depicted differently in movies and comics. I put together a complete tutorial on how to make a Poison Ivy costume:
Poison Ivy Costume Tutorial
Ariel from The Little Mermaid:
The only Disney Princess with red hair, Ariel is a favorite among carrot-tops. Here is a photo tutorial to make your own mermaid costume:
Mermaid Costume Tutorial
Strawberry Shortcake:
Strawberry is a redhead! I have also put together a comprehensive tutorial on how to make this costume:
Strawberry Shortcake Costume Tutorial
A Pirate:
Red-heads are feisty, so it's only natural that they be pirates. Here is a home made how-to:
Pirate Costume Tutorial
Other famous redheads to play:
- Clara Bow (Famous Seductress of the 1920's)
- Lucille Ball (Of I Love Lucy)
- Jessica Rabbit (Of Who Framed Roger Rabbit)
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Lily Potter
- Jean Grey (of X-Men)
- Erin Esurance (From E-surance commercials)
- Princess Fiona (of Shrek)
- Daphne (of Scooby Doo)
- Ginger (of Gilligan's Island)
- Wilma Flintstone
- Jane Jetson
- Mary Jane Parker (of Spiderman)
- Wendy of the Wendy's Restaurants
- Lizzie Borden (Famous axe murderer)
- Rose McGowan (of Charmed fame)
- Kim Possible
- Blossom (of Power Puff Girls)
More costumes I've had as a redhead:
If you have any more redheaded costume ideas, or need suggestions on making a costume, just give me a shout at the DIY Fashion message board.


