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Make a Sarah Palin Costume

It's a Pitbull, it's Tina Fey, no...it's Sarah Palin!

By Lorain Blanken, About.com

The hottest costume for women in 2008 is Sarah Palin herself. Lucky for you that this is an easy-to assemble costume that won't add to your budget deficit.

1. Miss Alaska Up-do

Sarah Palin HairDavid McNew/Getty Images
For the Sarah Palin look, you simply must be rockin her slight beehive hairstyle.


Our wonderful Kendra, Guide to Women's Hair, has put together a simple step-by-step photo tutorial to show you how to mimic Sarah's style.

2. Sarah Palin Glasses

Sarah Palin GlassesJoe Raedle/Getty Images
Sarah Palin's glasses are the most signature feature of her look. A pair of rimless glasses should be easy to find at your local drug store or even at a Wal-Mart. Just look for the rack of reading glasses in the pharmacy.


You can also opt for a Sarah Palin 'Miss Alaska' sash and glasses combo kit that starts at $24.99 at Amazon.com.

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3. The Sarah Palin Pumps

Sarah Palin ShoesChip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Any nice pumps will work, but you will do well to stick with black or red. Palin may be a Washington outsider, but she is certainly in the know when it comes to shoes. Wear a rounded toe and a nice, tall heel. A low heel and frumpy square toe won't do.


Here is a gallery of Extreme Heels to get you started on your quest.

4. Suit up Sarah!

Sarah Palin SuitJoshua Lott/Getty Images
The number one rule about a Sarah Palin suit is to stick to the skirt. Pants suits scream Hillary Clinton, not the outwardly feminine look of Sarah Palin. Choose a pencil skirt. Stay away from skirts that flow or flop when you walk. The jacket on the suit should fit snugly, and wear a white shirt underneath. Large buttons on the jacket are a plus.


For the accessories, an American flag pin is a must-have on your lapel. Wear simple hoop earrings and a gold chain or pearl necklace.

5. Bikini Palin

Sarah Palin BikiniAnonymous
Obviously there is the alternative Sarah Palin suit...the bathing suit. Check out these doctored photos of Sarah toting a gun and wearing an American flag bikini.


This is a potentially fun costume for a party, especially for the guys!

6. Practice that Wink

Sarah PalinChip Somodevilla/Getty Images
To play Palin, you're going to need the attitude to go with your look.


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