At Halloween parties, Cleopatra has always been a famous costume for both adults and children. It can be easily crafted at home. Both kids and adults can wear one too. Plus, the adult version can be remade into a sexier outfit that any adult wishes to wear.
Making Your Own Cleopatra Costume in a Single Day
Basically, the Cleopatra costume requires a white sheet or long dress, a decorative sash or cloth belt of some sort, gold costume jewelry and a long dark wig with straight hair.
A white dress is typical of a Cleopatra costume. But it’s also good to go to a thrift store and buy a white sheet instead. You just need to creatively fold, cut and arrange this sheet. Voila! You can now wear it in a traditional Egyptian fashion – Cleopatra style. If you’re doubtful, it’s best to Google it or browse in encyclopedias and art history books. You can also look up for images of the Egyptian culture or better yet an image of Cleopatra herself. This way, you can visualize how the dress or the white sheet looks like.
Remember that Cleopatra was very rich during her time. So, her clothes were really made of the best and most attractive clothing materials. Thus, you need to wear a very attractive sash or scarf around the waist. But you need to remember though; attractive costumes don’t need to be costly.
Looking for the Right Accessories Can Make a Great Cleopatra Costume
During Cleopatra’s time, her jewelries are made of gold. They always had a representation of a serpent on it. So, always remember this when you select the accessories that you will be wearing. Another tip is to research again. Or you could go to local thrift stores, good wills and party stores. These stores are venues for finding various cheap costume jewelries to wear on Halloween.
Cleopatra used to wear a jewel-made headband around her head and across the forehead. If you can’t find one in a thrift store, make sure you can get one at a party or costume store. The whole Cleopatra costume must have this accessory.
Another important part of the overall Cleopatra image or costume is the hair. It’s a good thing if you already have long straight hair. You only have to brush it so it becomes straighter and nicer. Then wear the headband to finish that beautiful Cleopatra look. But if your hair is short, long and curly or something else which may be totally different from Cleopatra’s hair, then you need to buy a suitable wig from a party store while you are looking for a headband.
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