If you like to make your own costumes, a homemade rock star costume can be an easy and inexpensive way to dress up for Halloween or other special occasion.
A while ago, I wrote about making Viking costumes. Viking costumes are great, but they can involve a lot more time, effort, and materials than rock star costumes. It took me hours of work over several days (with people helping) to make four rock star costumes; the rock star costume was made last-minute a couple of hours before I left to celebrate Halloween.
Rock star costumes are great because you can usually make them using items you already own. For example, you likely already own a pair of tight jeans. (Even better if you own tight leather pants, but that’s a little rare nowadays!) And if you don’t own a shirt that’s quite rock star-y enough, you can easily find one at your local thrift store.
What really makes the rock star look is the hair, the makeup, and the accessories. Hair should be frizzed, fluffed, spiked, or gelled. The more product, the better. Don’t forget to finish off with a generous dose of hair spray! Just stay away from open flames. When applying makeup, put on what you’d normally wear, then double it. Temporary tattoos are a great addition to a rock star costume, and drum sticks or a toy microphone are just what you need to finish off the look.
For more information on rock star costumes, check out Homemade Rock Star Costume Ideas.
Emma Squidoos 