You are going to go all out for Halloween.This year, you decided to go with an angel instead of the scary mask, sexy nurse, and latest movie icon.You want your costume to be memorable and fun, but don't know where to start crafting the perfect costume.Don't look anymore.It's easy to make, and good for people on a budget.
Step 1: A long t-shirt or a light colored gown is a good choice.
A gown or long t-shirt is light in color.A nice dress, robe or nightgown makes for a great angel costume, but a long t-shirt can also look the part with the right perks, the trick is to achieve an elegant and/or flowing effect.White, light blue, a light yellow or mint green are good colors for your costume.Warm, inviting, and comforting colors mimic light sources that have the same effect.Make your angel costume do the same by going all out this year.You are the flagship of goodness and kindness.If you want to avoid being a devil in disguise, try to keep the gown as modest as possible.
Step 2: You can choose the perfect wings.
Pick out the type of wings you want your angel costume to have.You can choose from a wide variety of shapes, sizes and materials.What resources you need will be determined by the type of wing you choose.Is your costume made of fairy wings?Is your angel costume more traditional and requires standard angel wings?Would you like to have balloon wings?Don't forget to have a set of wings that will make your friends ask how they were made.You can choose to be as fancy as you want.An inexpensive idea is to gather poster board material and cut it into a shape.These can look just as good and be made without breaking the bank.It is not necessary for the colors of the wings to match your gown exactly, but aim to keep them on a similar scale to really unite the costume.It is possible to have contrasting wings that really stand out.To get the feathery wings, purchase artificial white feathers and glue a bunch of them onto a half heart cardboard, repeat for the other wing.
Step 3: Decide on a halo.
Imagine if you could make a halo for your angel costume.Like wings, a halo can come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors that are only limited by your imagination and ability to craft it.An inexpensive idea is to use a gold or silver pipe cleaner.It is easy to bend a decent length into a halo.It is easy to combine several into a halo of decent length and girth.Basic combinations of household items, such as gold paper and a wire that you can tie on, can be used to create the halo.Halloween, party supply stores, and even larger grocery stores carry several types of glow-stick and glowing ring materials perfect for crafting halos.If you want to get more inspiration, look for one close to you.
Step 4: You have to make your wings.
The most time consuming component of an angel costume is the wings.To ensure they are exactly how you want them, begin with the wing.One of the easiest ways to go down is by taking a piece of poster board and crafting paper wings.If you want to add your own flair to the wings, you can cover them in tin foil and use paint, glitter, etc.On your wallet, these wings are easier to use.Get a large piece of poster board.These can be found at any grocery store that sells office supplies.There is a piece of poster board.When buying a piece of poster board or sketching, remember that each half of the heart will eventually serve as a single wing.Cut around the shape of the heart.To achieve the effect of wings, cut down the middle and fold the heart in half.You can draw in detail and make your own paper wings.You shouldn't be afraid to get more creative.crafting your wings can range from being a simple scissor cut to an elaborate process, depending on the type of wings you choose to make.It will take a bit more for fairy wings and traditional angel wings than it will for balloon wings.
Step 5: Take care of your halo.
The halo is one of the most recognizable parts of an angel costume.There are a few quick ways to make sure you have a halo in no time.Buying golden or silver spruced pipe cleaners from any local party supply store is the easiest way to get a halo for your angel costume.These pipe cleaners can be found in some grocery stores.Measure out about a foot and a half to two feet with a single pipe cleaner.If the pipe cleaners you bought don't fit, twist them together.To keep the pipe cleaner straight, separate two to six inches of one end.Take the rest of the pipe cleaner and put it in a circle.The straight portion of the pipe cleaner should be pointed downward at a 90 degree angle.Wrap the remaining bit of the pipe cleaner around a headband or solid piece of headwear.Attach the pipe cleaner to the upper part of your gown.To make the halo look thicker, repeat the process with the pipe cleaners.Attaching a necklace or wire lined with jewelry will give your halo a regal look.Any material can be attached to a headband using the pipe cleaner method.You can apply it to any material you want.
Step 6: The pieces can be combined into a costume.
Attach your halo to your gown.If you sew the wings on individually, glue them on with a hot glue gun, or duct tape them, you can achieve this.If you want to find the perfect spot on your back, you need to know where the fabric starts to stretch.Measure in the mirror, or have a friend measure, the place in your back that is equidistant from both of your shoulders.This is the center of your back.You can use your spine for guidance.It's important how your wings sit on your back.To achieve an angelic presence, make sure they sit up and straight.If you attach the wings to your costume, don't make them too tight, as you may be undoing the hard work you've put in.This is the perfect place to perch.The sweet spot won't require you to flex your back and have the wings on top of you.The wings will fall if the spot is too low.Damage can be caused due to movement.You run the risk of over flexing the material if it is too high.
Step 7: Other wardrobe items should be added.
Adding other items to your wardrobe can make your costume your own.Add a contrasting belt to give your gown more shape, light colored leggings for more color, or gloves to bring it home.
Step 8: You can accessorize.
An elegant angel look can be achieved by adding your own rings, earrings, bracelets and necklaces.Visit a costume or party supply store for costume jewelry if you're leery about going out in your finest accessories.Adding splashes of glitter, light-colored paint, or even tin foil will make the outfit pop.
Step 9: You should keep your shoes angelic.
Make sure your shoes match the rest of your outfit.Keep the footwear limited to sandals if you have gone the traditional angel route.If you are going for a more elegant angel look, make sure your footwear is formal, such as simple slip-on white shoes.You don't want to have your costume thrown off by a pair of sneakers.