Every year, my Halloween costume raises the bar. Is it due to my holiday cheer or my insatiable desire to one-up my previous year's costume? I'll let you judge.
The first self-made costume was a hobo. I used it for a number of years, and every year, someone resorted to calling me Lieutenant Dan. Every. Single. Year.
He just wants something to eat! |
It was simple, funny, and I even had a liquor bottle prop the first year (realism for the kids!).
The picture doesn't do the mohawk justice. |
The next year, the costume was a 'punk'. I cut my hair into a real mohawk. Denim vest with a skull marker image I drew on the back, ragged shirt, blue hair dye, and re-purposed Darth Vader gloves. Who cuts their hair for a costume?
Ward of the Dead! |
I may be the most proud of this costume. Shaun of the Dead from the eponymous movie. It featured my first prop, a cricket paddle cut from scrap, and a paper-craft name tag. Granted, very few people had heard of the movie, but I won't fault them.
Looks friendly enough. |
This costume was not for Halloween. I was a robot. What better inspiration than the most famous robot of all. I even wired up a switch so that the eye 'socket' lit up when I spoke. I may have scared a few children along the way. Now, all I can think is how I could make it so much better knowing what I do now.
A detective without a gun? |
The detective. This one may not have raised the bar by a high margin, but there are worse costumes.
That is some bodacious hair. |
Not for Halloween, but a sheriff. If only I could have grown a legitimate mustache.
He even has a bundle of dynamite. How villainous! |
Two-face, probably my 'best' costume. I didn't intend to start as a comic character, but as the concept evolved, I went with it. My first foray into makeup and sewing. The kids loved it. I just wish I could find more occasions to wear the suit.
My upcoming costume has been the most time consuming. Luckily, I get more use out of it due to a medieval themed production. You can review my various tutorials on how I made specific sections of the costume. I've add numerous touches for Halloween. I'd say this raises the bar, and may just be my new favorite.If I had tried to buy all components off the shelf instead of making them, I would probably be in debt. =)
You'll have to wait until Halloween for the full reveal. Let me know which of my previous costumes is your favorite.
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