Unleash your inner costume designer with our playful tutorials, turning everyday materials into show-stopping outfits!
Myths and urban legends often develop over time as they are formed by a community and changed through retelling the story. The Slender Man (also known as Slenderman or The Operator) has a similar origin, although this character was created by internet culture. If you were chronically online in 2009, you might have witnessed the birth of Slender Man. His mythos and influence have continued growing, spawning video games and movies. There's not a ton of official Slender Man merch, but he's a perfectly spooky Halloween costume idea. Learn more about Slenderman here, and how to assemble a DIY Slender Man costume!
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Back in the ‘80s there was a cop show that brought hip law enforcement to the beaches of Florida long before David Caruso and his zingers. In 1984 Miami Vice hit the airwaves brought to us by a young Michael Mann. The show starred Don Johnson as James “Sonny” Crockett and Philip Michael Thomas as Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs who were cops that set out to take out drug trafficking while new wave music played. The show lasted five seasons and has 111 episodes of Crocket and Tubbs dealing with cases of vicious drug kingpins and fierce prostitutes. Not only did it last a long time but the show had entered into America’s popular culture as a staple of ‘80s television and fashion. The Miami Vice outfits inspired many looks in fashion. So if you’re a fan of the classic show or you just want to look your coolest at an ‘80s themed party, we've got the perfect Miami Vice costumes for you.
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Avengers: Endgame came out with a bang, grossing over $1.2 billion worldwide on opening weekend. This made it the biggest worldwide opening (at the time) over its predecessor Infinity War which held the previous record of $640 million. The release of the final movie in the Infinity Saga brought out many critics in regards to character evolutions, none more so than Thor who undergoes the biggest transformation of all. While some viewed this as hilarious others were outraged by the transformation into Bro Thor, accusing it of fat-shaming. He becomes the butt of many jokes throughout the movie. The Russo brothers and Chris Hemsworth, on the other hand, were delighted in how the character turned out, indicating that they had many conversations about the character arc before production began.
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Many young children love reading books. And sometimes, they want to dress as their favorite children's book character. You can encourage your young reader's creativity with a bit of DIY ingenuity of your own! Junie B. Jones is a children's book character published in a series of books from 1992-2013, resulting in just over 30 books! We'll show you how to dress your child (or yourself) as this almost six-year-old girl.
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If someone tells you that they’ve ‘accidentally spilled the beans,’ do you rush to the kitchen to find a broom and a pail? If so, then you’re a literal person at heart and dressing up as the one and only Amelia Bedelia would be an excellent costume choice. Get a little creative and read to a classroom full of first-graders in an Amelia Bedelia costume or dress up your little girl as her favorite storybook character before a night of trick or treating. Here are some clever ideas on how to transform into Amelia Bedelia…well, not literally!
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Did Netflix's live-action One Piece show have you craving the pirate life? While you may not be able to eat a devil fruit, sail the Grand Line, or throw your hat into the ring to be the king of the pirates, you can wear these One Piece costumes! We don't officially have these anime costumes yet, but we'll show you how to find and select costume pieces to transform into some of your favorite characters from the live-action anime series.
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