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How To Make Your Own Plus Size Halloween Costumes

By on November 14, 2011

Plus size people often find it difficult to find costumes that match their sizes. And this problem is magnified during special occasions like Halloween. With parties and special invitations from all over, you’d obviously like to dress up in your best clothing but, if your size does not permit you to do that, it is certainly frustrating.

However, there is nothing to lose hope. Even plus size people can dress up stylishly for a Halloween party. The best way to do this would be with some homemade clothing. With this you will have plenty of opportunities to create dresses according to your choice. If you think that making your own plus size Halloween costumes is a difficult task, here is how you can do it at home.

How To Make Your Own Plus Size Halloween Costumes

Costumes with Robes

Plus size people often prefer to wear flowing dresses that can hide their unflattering curves. Hence, if you choose a loose, baggy dress for your Halloween costume, it can be easily converted into different types of fantasy based costumes. For example, if you want to dress up like one of those characters from a movie or mythological story, it is best to use a long black gown with robes.

How To Make Your Own Plus Size Halloween Costumes

It would not only provide you an opportunity to add your creative touch to the costume, it will also help you to make a Halloween costume that is perfect for your body. So, if you want to dress up like Harry Potter, wear a black shirt and pant along with a robe. Accessorize with Harry Potter style glasses and a magical broomstick in one hand.

For women, the choice of plus size Halloween costume can vary from being Alice in Wonderland to the cat woman. To become Alice, you need to wear a red flowing skirt with a matching red corset. This would not only make you look sensual, it will also be a great idea to cover up the extra flab.

Plus Size Halloween Costumes

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Similarly, for the cat woman costume, plus size women can wear black short skirts with fishnet stockings and a black corset top. Attaching cat ears to the head and making a few whiskers on the face would complete the look with appropriate make up.

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The Classic Horror Costumes

If you want to make your own plus size Halloween costume, it is best to dress up in one of those classic horror costumes. These can be easily created with any dress that is easily available at home. The looks of a deadly witch or a vampire can be imitated with white or black dresses. If you want to portray the sensuous image, opt for short dresses

Classic Horror Costumes

However, those who are comfortable with longer dresses can select flowing gowns. Make them slightly tattered and gory. Add traces of fake blood on your costume and complement your dress with appropriate make up and accessories. A white, unruly wig, blood red lips and a black tear drop on your face would create the look of an angry witch or vampire.

Thus, making your own plus size costume is never a daunting task with a little bit of creativity and imagination.

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