How to Create a 60s Halloween Costume
The 60s were a time of peace, love and music. Incorporating this era into your Halloween costume provides the potential for a fun holiday. Creating a 60s Halloween costume is rather simplistic in nature and does not require a large monetary investment. You could accomplish this task yourself without spending a dime.
- Select a character or icon for your 60s Halloween costume. Popular female characters and icons from the 60s include: Marilyn Monroe, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Twiggy and Audrey Hepburn. Popular male characters and icons from the 60s include: The Beatles, Andy Warhol, Elvis Presley, James Dean and the Rolling Stones.
- Locate clothing pertaining to your character or icon selection. Visit a flea market or thrift store. Look through your closet and/or your grandmother's. Some of the fashions worn in the 60s are back in style and you may find them at your favorite store or boutique. Among these fashions are peasant tops, low-rise jeans and peace sign pendants.
- Add some special touches to your costume. For instance, an Audrey Hepburn costume focused on her character Holly Golightly would need more than a black dress and black pumps. You need a multi-strand pearl or pearl-like necklace, a tiara and black opera gloves. You purchase these small additions at your local Wal-Mart store for as low as $1 each.
- Wear makeup if necessary. If you have chosen to simply dress up like a hippie wear turquoise eye shadow. When dressing up as Marilyn Monroe wear a set of false eyelashes and use black eyeliner to add a mole to your cheek.