Back when we were children, nothing was more exciting than getting our costumes ready for Halloween. Of course, filling our bags (or pillowcases) with as much candy as we could carry was what motivated us, but nothing beat the first time we stepped into our costume, put on our face paint and looked in the mirror at our transformed new selves. And while our days of trick-or-treating are long gone, we still get that childlike excitement when we dress up for a Halloween party with our friends, family, or colleagues. That being said, now that we are a little older, we strive to be more creative and witty with our costume choices, staying far away from cliché costumes (ghosts, witches, fairies) and leaning towards ensembles that are a little more eccentric and unexpected. For those who are still scratching their heads wondering what to dress up as, behold our five favorite Halloween costumes that are wonderfully weird and fun to make as well!
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Foodies everywhere will eat this playful costume right up (see what we did there?). This quirky costume is sure to earn some smiles and compliments at your upcoming Halloween party. Also, it takes hardly any time at all to piece your 'burger' together and it's super fun to make. We encourage you to customize this DIY like you would your burger. Add some bacon. Maybe an egg. You do you.
Things You'll Need
- Approximately 2 yards of tan felt
- Green, yellow, red, brown, and white felt (pre-cut squares or about 1/2 a yard of each)
- Scissors
- Polyfill
- Fabric glue
Photo via Martha Stewart
For those who are not fans of gruesome or gory costumes, this mesmerizing costume is enchantingly beautiful and is guaranteed to turn some heads. While it looks complex, it is fairly quick to make. Mix up the sizes of the butterflies and experiment with a colour scheme that matches the rest of your outfit!
Things You'll Need
- 5 dozen artificial butterflies in various sizes
- Wire cutters
- Black 24-gauge wire
- Hot-glue gun
- 3 hair combs
- Skin-colored seam binding
As N.Jefferson was born in 1926, we have a bit of a soft spot for the 1920s. Emulate the magnetic and mischievous look of this decadent decade with this fun flapper costume. At once elegant and sultry, this is a costume that is sure to gain you a lot of compliments. You'll want to wear it even after Halloween is over!
Things You'll Need
- Pearl beads
- Feather clip
- Sparkly barrette or brooch
- Elastic cord
- Scissors
- Loose fitting black dress
- Fringe
- Black Thread
- Hand Needle
Photo via Martha Stewart
Dressing up as a couple is always a good opportunity to be playful and silly. We love this no-sew costume because it is unusual yet sophisticated and it can be made by everyone, even those who don't know how to sew. Simply scrounge up a suit and dress that you and your significant other don't wear often, and glue silk and/or plastic leaves and flowers all over until it is completely covered. The results are jaw-droppingly beautiful. All hail the king and queen of the swamp!
Things You'll Need
- Dress
- Jacket
- Tie
- Wide selection of silk or plastic leaves or flowers
- Leaves and plastic maiden-hair ferns
- Fabric Glue
- Scissors
- Safety pins
- 2-inch length of slender ribbon
- Bobby pins
Photo via Maria Torrellas
This may just be the easiest and quickest costume to make. Pay homage to the iconic artist Frida Kahlo with just a few flowers, heavily penciled brows, and ruby red lips. Throw on a flowy, bohemian-inspired dress to really complete the Frida-esque look. Quick to make, intelligent, beautiful - this costume ticks every single one of our boxes.
Things You'll Need
- Plain headband (sturdy enough to be able to hold up the flowers)
- Fabric flowers (in varying sizes and colours)
- Hand Needle
- Thread
Do you have any thoughts, questions or feedback? We would love to hear from you! Chat with us in the comment section or send us a message at sales@njeffersonltd.com.
