Fancy dress costumes are changing every time because of various factors. It could be based on popular icons or on period costumes. It can also be common costume staples for various occasions.  It is not practical to buy costumes every time. If renting is not for you, then consider making dress costumes fit to your budget and your taste!

Here are some tips for you to get started with costumes:

Take inspiration or be original- You can use existing popular icons or create something that would like have.

Materials- It can be an old outfit. You can also use a variety of materials like plastics and foams to add bulk and texture to your costumes. You can fashion egg cartons and cut them to fit your costume. Use old curtains and use the trims. Of course you need the necessities like threads, needles, measuring tapes and others but you can also use tapes.

Measurements- Usually, impromptu costumes can be just wrapped around the body. But for a more polished look, take the measurements for your chest, waist, arms, neckline and hips. It is always good to give an allowance so as you can move. After that, you can map out your base fabric or material to the measurements.

You can also just make an outline by drawing over the fabric from your body. The rough outline will give you an idea if you need certain darts and allowances.

Costumes do not need to be couture. It is all about fun. You can make yourself look fatter by stuffing stuff in the bodice or make you look like a skeleton bride by painting on your materials. It is all about being creative!

Secure everything and make sure there are no pins, needles or excess tapes.
Voila! You have your own costume made from recycled materials. Using recycled materials on your fancy costumes is a great alternative for those who are on a budget and for those who cannot find the right costumes. You can choose if you want it to be as wacky or as polished as you want. Just have fun wearing your fabulous or humorous fancy dress costume!


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