Costume Signs
Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 by tcgTwo days til Halloween and you’re still undecided? I stumbled upon a fun article that suggests costumes based on your Astrological Sign. So you don’t have to read the article unless you want to, I’ll give a rundown of the selections.
Ares: Mythological characters. Zeus will need a cardboard lighting bolt. Athena should have a stuffed owl perched on her shoulder and carry a shield. Do a quick search to learn more about the gods and goddess.
Taurus: Exquisite. I wish I could find pictures of my Cleopatra when I was 13. Try on your costume jewelry. Exaggerate your black eyeliner. Make a crown from cardboard and attach fan shapes to it to make it unique. Paint it gold with turquoise accents.
Gemini: Superheroes. Batman and Wonder Woman are great examples. If there’s no time to find the superhero costume, go as their secret identity. Wear black framed glasses and a suit slightly open with a superman t-shirt visible. These days Wonder Woman is a an agent. Wear a black suit and her gauntlets. Maybe have a golden lasso (curtain cord is great for this) hanging out of your pocket.
Cancer: Accent your water temperament as mer-people, pirates, or King Neptune. If you need a quick fish tail, go to the grocery store. Pick up several packets of the foil baking cups. Overlay them on one another to create a scale look. For Neptune’s trident, get a cheap Devil pitchfork and spray paint silver.
Leo: Be legendary. A big-shot sports hero or iconic movie star like James Dean. White shirt, jeans with rolled cuffs, a jacket with popped collar and a pout. If you like risque, be Elizabeth Taylor from Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. She wore a full slip, stockings (thigh highs are fine), heels, and red lipstick. Don’t forget to thicken your brows.
Virgo: Theatrical. If you can’t get a group theme together, play up Halloween as a witch. Go all out. Black hat, black robes, and lots of cackling. Don’t wash your hair tomorrow so it will be stringy and unkempt. Keep a broom or frog with you to really play it up.
Libra: Biker folk. Wear torn old jeans. Boots or heavy shoes. A t-shirt with a devil-may-care attitude. And of course, a leather jacket. A bandanna to tame the fly away hair is a good idea too. Don’t forget the temporary tattoos.
Scorpio: Cool factor. Why do Scorpios get to be cool? James Bond and a Bond girl. This is great if you have a tux handy. Women can get out an old evening gown and a garter that holds a small toy gun. Carry an empty plastic martini glass.
Sagittarius: Be yourself…the Archer. Any archer will do. Keep it easy with a toga and toy quiver. Wear some green and be Robin Hood. There are lots of archer superheroes: Green Arrow, Speedy, Arrowette, and Hawkeye. Have fun with a crossbow as Huntress.
Capricorn: Casual and comfy. Wear black PJs and a robe or smoking jacket to be Hugh Hefner. I don’t even think he owns anything other than PJs. Dress as the Darling kids, clad in their PJs and off on a fantastic adventure.
Aquarius: Apparently, you’re the candy givers of the universe. That doesn’t mean you can’t have fun. Dress as a Halloween homebody. Elvira or a vampire. Maybe be the headless horseman and chase the kids away from your door. Is that too scary? You can tone it down as a creepy scarecrow.
Pisces: Dark arts. You are the fortune tellers and magicians of the universe. Wear a chains and padlocks as Houdini.Carry some tarot cards and wear a peasant top. Have a bit of fun and dress up as the flighty Professor Twelaney.
Does that help anyone? You can dress as your sign. Wrap a gold boa around your head and be Leo. Or maybe use your element as inspiration. Fire signs can be dragons or a camper with marshmallows on a stick. Air elements can glue cotton to an old sweatshirt and be a cloud. A water sign can be a lifeguard. Good luck. Two days to go!
Tags: Elizabeth Taylor, myths, robin hood, star sign
