Make Your Halloween Costume
By Rain Blanken, About.com Guide
Famous Character Costumes
Be your favorite cartoon character or famous musician. These well-known characters are easy to imitate.
- A-Z Character Costume Tutorials
- Michael Jackson
- Sarah Palin Costume
- Miley Cyrus
- Hermione and More Harry Potter Costumes
- Poison Ivy
- Little Mermaid
- Marilyn Monroe
- Catwoman
- Corpse Bride
- Spiderman Face Paint
- Strawberry Shortcake
- Rainbow Brite
- Harley Quinn
- Lady Gaga
- Twilight Vampires
Sexy Costumes
Bunny tails and kitty ears. Sometimes that's all it takes to put together a sizzlin costume. Try these skimpy costumes on for size.
Classic Costumes to Make
Step-by-step instructions on how to make traditional Halloween get-ups.
- Princess Costume
- Vampire
- Women's Pirate Costume
- Fairy Costume
- Geisha
- 70's Disco Costume
- Ballerina
- Women's Angel Costume
- Wench or Maiden
- Cavewoman Costume
- Flapper
- Man Costume (Be a Man!)
- Masquerade Ball Costume
- Little Red Riding Hood
- Wizard Costumes
- Costumes for Redheads
- Gypsy Fortune Teller Costume
Costumes for Men
Someone's got to dress that guy up for Halloween. These costumes are easy to make.
- Edward Cullen
- Zombie Costume
- Ninja
- Voldemort and More Harry Potter Costumes
- Michael Jackson Costume
- Indiana Jones
- Captain Jack Sparrow
- Skull Face Painting Tutorial
- Star Trek Uniform
- How to Make a Cape
- Make a Fake Beard and Mustache
- Scarecrow Costume
- Half-Man Half-Woman Costume
- Ghostly Spirit
- Slash from Guns & Roses
- Hippie Guy
- Headless Man and Monster
Make-Up and Face Paint
As a professional face painter, I can tell you that the makeup matters. Having the right face can make or break a costume.
- 8 Fake Blood Recipes
- Halloween Makeup Tips and Tricks
- Zombie Makeup
- Witch Face
- Skull Face Painting
- Spiderman Face Paint
- Kitty Cat Face
- Poison Ivy Makeup
- Geisha Makeup
- Ghostly Girl Face
- Ghost Chick Makeup
- Deathly Beauty
- Evil Queen Makeup
- Vampire Seductress Makeup
- 1930's Flapper Hair
- She-Devil Face
- Genie Makeup Application
- Butterfly Face
- How-To Make Up your Eyes
- Smokey Eyes How-to
Wigs, Masks and Accessories
Adding a wig or putting on a mask can make your character more convincing. Learn how to make and wear these disguises.
- Yarn Wig Tutorial
- Make a Fake Mustache
- Make a Cape
- Make a Fake Beard
- Make a Paper Mache Mask
- Sew a Catwoman Mask
- Make a Mardi Gras Mask
- Paper Mache a Death Eater Mask
- Make a Mini Top Hat
- Easy T-Shirt Ninja Mask
- Harry Potter Glasses
- Style Your Halloween Hair
- Belt Pouch Tutorial
- Fairy Hair Pieces
- Make Fairy Wings
- Make Dragon Wings
- How To Wear a Halloween Wig
- How to Make Gloves
- Make a Basic Buckled Belt
- Headbands to Make
Costume Idea Galleries
Sometimes looking at costumes will give you the right inspiration for your own Halloween look. Check out these creations and get cracking!