Finding the Right Costume for Your Figure

Posted on June 19, 2012 by admin

Many women struggle with body image issues and will sometimes skip out on the fun of holidays because of this. However, I firmly believe that life is worth living to the fullest, especially during the best seasons of the year…namely the one during the fall that involve Halloween. That’s why I think that despite your figure size, be it teeny tiny or well-proportioned, you should consider going all out and dressing up.

There’s nothing that makes me more discouraged than seeing a beautiful person hanging out on the sidelines because they feel too self conscious to engage in the festivities. It’s one thing if you don’t like parties, or naturally are too shy to dress up, but it’s quite another issue altogether to skip out on costumed fun because of self-loathing. I assure you that there are costumes out there for every figure, and ones that will flatter every body type, from super skinny toplus sized costumes. The trick to pulling off a great costume no matter what the body type inside of it is some self-confidence. Even if you don’t have it, if you walk into that halloween party like you own the joint, you can fake like you do.

So, why not dream up a costume that will make you feel comfortable and still allow you to join in the holiday awesomeness? One friend of mine made this concept work when she sewed her own antique-style swimming suit to wear to the beach, weight be darned. I promise one you start getting compliments on your great outfit, you’ll be happy you didn’t hang out in the corner dressed in a gunny sack….unless that’s the costume you had in mind.

Emma Rae Curtis is a costume/dressing up/makeup & accessories expert. She mainly writes about Halloween but also about all things costume and dress-up related.

Nautical Inspired Women’s Costumes

Posted on June 6, 2012 by admin

As far as fashion trends go, there’s one that gets recycled every other season, but with a new twist. But, did you know the classic colors and bold stripes of the nautical look also lend themselves well to costume design?

Whether you are designing your own outfit that would make Popeye gaga over you, or you just want to go with a nautical theme for that Halloween boat party you plan to attend, I think these looks are fabulous. (And, before you ask, the answer is yes. If you are going as a couple, there’s an Olive Oil costume out there.)

Even if you haven’t really decided on what or who you are going to be, it’s still fun to check out a sailor costume or other cute water inspired outfits that are available. (Even if you are just doing it for fun, it is still interesting to read about the history of women in the Navy, or to learn that a Navy woman by the name of Grace Hopper was involved in the creation of the internet.)

The point of dressing up with in a nautical-inspired outfit is great fun, but it also underscores the point that there have been some significant contributions that women have made and a little bit of costumed homage to them can’t hurt, can it? Well, if going nautical isn’t your style, there’s always the opposite site of the coin. You can learn all about famous female pirates here.

Emma Rae Curtis is a costume/dressing up/makeup & accessories expert. She mainly writes about Halloween but also about all things costume and dress-up related.

Atten-HUT! It’s Patriotic Costume Time!

Posted on May 21, 2012 by admin

Patriotic Costumes For Women

Memorial Day is Monday, May 28 of next week and Independence Day is just around the corner, we women have even more chances to strut our stuff in some fire engine red heels inspired by a sense of national pride.

I might be a little too far on the south side of 40 to go out dressed in these outfits, but that doesn’t mean I don’t just love a women’s costume with a gorgeous silhouette. If you got it, flaunt it, right ladies? In fact, some people might argue that it is your patriotic duty to look like your inner hottie. Just check out this “Little Firecracker” costume that you can wear to that backyard dress-up barbecue you’re going to throw.

Besides, if you are careful, you can find a flirty patriotic costume that’ll be just right for you. Women who are more conservative can don any red-white-and-blue outfit to get in the spirit of the occasion. If you look, many costume retailers have sequined blouses that would go great with those Uncle Sam style hats.

If you are young and want to make an impression, there are darling soldier’s uniform dresses, the Statue of Liberty, and sailor costumes galore. If you happen to be have a friend who served our country, why not dress up and pay them a U.S.O. style visit? If you know of older Veterans who are alone on the holidays, a cute woman in patriotic costume can certainly lift their spirits.

Dressing up can be a display of national pride, and why not make this year’s patriotic holidays as memorable as possible?

Happy holidays!

Emma Rae Curtis is a costume/dressing up/makeup & accessories expert. She mainly writes about Halloween but also about all things costume and dress-up related.