How to Create an '80s Costume for Women

How to Create an '80s Costume for Women



One thing that stands out about the 1980s is the fashion that was in at the time. Loud colors, crazy hair and a lot of spandex were the things to wear back then. If you want to create an 80s outfit, these are the type of things to keep in mind.







Things You'll Need:





Army Boots Or Fashionable Shoes



Black Push-up Bras



Costume Jewelry



Eye Makeup



Eye Makeup Removers



Hair Mousses



Makeup Kits



Madonna CDs Or Tape



Black, lacy crop tops









Step
1



Put on a lot of dark eye makeup and bright lipstick.




Step
2



Spread hair mousse through your hair. You want it to stand out...way out.




Step
3



Find some rubber bracelets, keeping in mind that it's impossible to wear too many.




Step
4



Put on a black push-up bra.




Step
5



Wear it under a white lacy top.




Step
6



Pull on lacy leggings.




Step
7



Put on a short miniskirt in any loud color.




Step
8



Wear army boots, or the clunkiest shoes you own.







Tips & Warnings









Listen to one of Madonna's older CDs or tapes as you create the look of the Material Girl.



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How to Create a Holiday Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget

How to Create a Holiday Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget



You may feel that your budget is shrinking in direct proportion to the expansion of your mid-section as you await the birth of your bundle of joy. If finding a maternity wardrobe is leaving you as frenetic, if not more, than choosing a hospital, crib or name for your

baby


, the following steps may help you cross one stressful item from your 'to-do' list as you await the birth of your child. Dressing for the holiday season may add yet another stress factor to your already growing list but this article provides some helpful tips to survive the holiday season looking classy without devastating your financial health.







Things You'll Need:





Black maternity clothing



Off-white or beige maternity clothing



Holiday accessories



A budget



Friends and acquaintances







How to Create a Holiday Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget




Step
1



Establish a budget for holiday maternity clothing. Remember that this expenditure is an investment in a wardrobe that you will utilize for one season.




Step
2



Communicate with friends and family. Do you have a female relative, friend or acquaintance who is of a similar size and who recently had a baby? Contact her and talk to her about her maternity clothing and whether she intends to keep it or not. Most women are happy to share their maternity clothing with those in need. It's acceptable to offer to pay for the clothing, but many women are happy to share clothing that is otherwise just occupying space in their closets.




Step
3



Check online sales mediums. Craigslist.org, Ebay.com are examples of websites where potential customers and sellers may communicate to buy and sell used (and new!) maternity clothing.




Step
4



Check out local second hand clothing stores. Many shops specifically gear toward children's clothing as well maternity wear. Shopping at these locales in January is ideal, as it is highly likely that these merchants may have a surplus of holiday-appropriate garments.




Step
5



If you prefer brand new clothing or any of the above options are not available or appealing, plan a practical maternity wardrobe which will prepare you for year round dress. Here are some suggestions:

Black clothing. Black is a classic color and garments may easily be dressed up or down. During the holidays, a simple maternity black skirt, black pants or a black dress accessorized with a scarf tied around the neck, a decorative pin or shawl will complete a sophisticated holiday look.

Off-white clothing. An off-white or beige blouse, sweater or pull-over tunic are the perfect accompaniments to any holiday maternity wardrobe. Worn with a black skirt or slacks, along with a scarf or

jewelry


will add a dose of pizazz and style to your look.


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How to Create a Fresh Personal Style for a New Life Phase

How to Create a Fresh Personal Style for a New Life Phase



If major life changes are looming and the old 'you' in the mirror doesn't seem right for the person you're about to become, how do you get a new look? You need to plan. You also need to suspend your fear of looking foolish but only in the dressing room. Change can be hard, but you'll love looking comfortable from the start in that new school, new job, new city or new phase of life. Read on to learn how to create a fresh personal style for a new life phase.







Things You'll Need:





Notebook



Fashion magazines



Big trash bags



Clothing and accessory budget



A tailor









Step
1



Research what people are wearing who are already where you're going. Visit campus, stroll down the streets of your new city, stroll down the hall to where the bosses work, check out the parents at the playground or the politicians on television. Get an overall impression. Then find people whose personal style you like and take notes.




Step
2



Think about your personality and what you'll take with you into your new life. Your aim shouldn't be to blend in so well you disappear. You want to still be you...but updated. Take more notes.




Step
3



Compare both sets of notes and decide what your strong points will be in this new environment. You'll want to use your new personal style to advertise these positives.




Step
4



Browse fashion magazines and designer websites for images that have the qualities you want.




Step
5



Try on everything in your closet. Judge each piece by whether it does what you want your new image to do. Be strict with yourself. Better yet, get a good friend to help and tell him to be honest. Put unwanted clothes into big plastic bags for charity.




Step
6



Make a list of what you need in your wardrobe to make a splash. Study magazine and online images again for specific ideas.




Step
7



Shop. Take that brutally honest friend. Try on things you've never tried before and do not be afraid.




Step
8



Buy things that make the statement you want to make. Buy things that fit perfectly or can be tailored easily. Buy things that make you feel fantastic. Put extra effort into accessories. A famous architect and designer once said, "God is in the details."




Step
9



Take everything that needs to be fitted to the tailor right away. No excuses.




Step
10



Keep up the good work.







Tips & Warnings









If you can't throw out things that you know you should, pack them away for now. Revisit them when the new style is up and running and you'll probably be happy to let them go.



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How to Create a Clothing Color Scheme That Stands Out

How to Create a Clothing Color Scheme That Stands Out



One year, everyone's sporting lime green. The next year, the trendsetters proclaim that red is the new black. And year in and year out, you blend into the crowd of animal prints and eco-conscious tones. But you can create your own clothing color scheme to stand out from the crowd. Here are useful tips to stand out from the crowd.









Step
1



Examine the fashion shows and magazines for the upcoming season. Note what colors and combinations the designers are using. What you see in the shows and magazines will be the color schemes you'll most likely be seeing soon in discount and department stores and high-end boutiques and then in streets and offices.




Step
2



Select two to three solid colors that match your skin and hair color. Choose colors that the trendsetters are ignoring for the season. For instance, if red is the new black, choose pink, raspberry or even a dark green instead.




Step
3



Stick with solid colors because they'll stand out dramatically and not look dated as quickly as prints will.




Step
4



Coordinate your color choices so that you can wear at least two of them together. For example, baby blue and black would look positively unusual if red is the trend, and a cream and
lavender
combination stands out if wild animal prints are in.




Step
5



Use white and black shirts to extend your color choices and create stark contrasts or subtle tone-on-tone effects. For example, if you choose gray as one of your solid colors, solid gray and white will create a more dramatic scheme than the subtlety of mixing gray and black.




Step
6



Pay attention to the fabric, texture and cut. Silk and suede always stand out while polyester blends in. Loose t-shirts, jeans and sneakers often blend in while conservative well-tailored clothing and leather shoes stand out.




Step
7



Buy coordinating accessories. Look for shoes, purses, belts, scarves, umbrellas, earrings and necklaces that match your color scheme.







Tips & Warnings









Because you'll be choosing colors that aren't trendy, you'll have to look harder to find them in shops.








Experiment with color dyes and white clothing to create your own color scheme.



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How to Create a '60s Costume for Women

How to Create a '60s Costume for Women



You'll have fun with this 1960s mini look. The wilder the colors, the better!







Things You'll Need:





Go-go Girl Costumes



Minidresses



Blow Dryers



Eye Makeup



Eye Makeup Removers



Beatles CDs Or Tape









Step
1



Straighten your hair with a large, round brush and a hair dryer, or wear a wig with long, straight hair and bangs.




Step
2



Emphasize your eyes with lots of eyeliner and mascara. A light-colored lipstick is best.




Step
3



Put on fishnet pantyhose. You want the design to go all the way to the waist.




Step
4



Wear a minidress that comes to about 10 inches above your knees. A loud, colorful pattern is perfect.




Step
5



Pull on tight boots that come to just below the knee.







Tips & Warnings









Put on some Beatles music to get you into a '60s mood while you're getting dressed.








Look in the mirror and practice bending and sitting.








Bend or sit at your own risk.



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How to Create a '50s Costume for Women

How to Create a '50s Costume for Women



Wear a poodle skirt with white socks and sneakers and you will look like you belong back in the '50s.







Things You'll Need:





Blouses With Peter Pan Collar



Full Poodle Skirts



Solid-color Scarves



White Sneakers



White Socks



Eye Makeup



Rubber Band Hair Tie



Elvis CDs Or Tape









Step
1



Pull your hair back into a ponytail with a coated rubber band. Tie a solid-color scarf in a knot on top of the rubber band. If your hair is short, just brush it away from your face and tie the scarf around your neck.




Step
2



Put on pink lipstick. Keep the eye

makeup


light.




Step
3



Put on a short-sleeved, solid-color

blouse


with a Peter Pan collar.




Step
4



Tuck the blouse into a wide, solid-color skirt with a poodle applique near the bottom on the left side. The skirt looks best if it comes to about 5 inches below your knees.




Step
5



Wear white sneakers with white ankle socks.







Tips & Warnings









While you are getting dressed, put on some early Elvis music to get you in a dancing mood.








Purchase the poodle applique at a crafts store, if necessary.



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How to Create a '40s Costume for Women

How to Create a '40s Costume for Women



Picture a dancer with a basket of tropical fruit on her head, wearing a slinky sarong-style dress. Her name was Carmen Miranda, and her costume is fun to create and wear.







Things You'll Need:





Wedge Sandals



Lipstick



Lipstick



3-inch Hairpins









Step
1



Put on bright red lipstick.




Step
2



Pin up your hair and put a turban over it.




Step
3



Put on a silky print sarong-style dress.




Step
4



Slide your feet into wedge sandals.




Step
5



Carefully secure a small basket filled with artificial tropical fruit onto your head. Tie it or pin it so it is secure.







Tips & Warnings









Rent the video "Carmen Miranda: Bananas Is My Business," to see her in action.








Do not use real fruit for your fruit basket. It's too heavy and will attract insects.



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