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If you're a big fan of carnival freak shows, or love American Horror Story: Freak Show, what better way to wow the crowd at this year's Halloween party than to show up a carnival freak show performer. Let's get started on our list of freaky costume ideas.
To start, you'll need a combination of black and red pants and a dress jacket. If you go with red pants, choose a black jacket (and vice versa). A white dress shirt will finish off the main part of your costume. The only thing that's left is to accessorize with boots, a bowtie, a top hat, (rotting teeth or fangs for extra creepiness) and most importantly: a ringmaster's whip and plenty of pizzazz!
If you'd like to join the freak show as a tattooed man (or woman), your best bet will be one of the many "second skin" costumes now available in shops and online. These costumes are made from polyester and covert your body in a way that's similar to tights.
Your regular skin will disappear beneath the costume, giving the illusion that you're covered in tattoos. Pair with the circus attire of you choice and get ready to perform.
As with the ringmaster costume idea, the bearded lady works for either gender. If you're a guy, you'll obviously need to grow your facial hair out a bit pre-party. Girls will need a bit more help with a fake beard.
Once you're bearded up, you'll need a fabulous dress that would be suitable for performing under the Big Top. If you can't find anything laying around at home, stores that sell dancewear have glamorous, sparkly attire that will look great. Top off your look with some lipstick and you're ready to go.
No freak show is complete without the strongman. For this costume all you need is some weights and a retro style outfit. A real or fake old fashion mustache will complete your look. So, there you have it, what better way to wow the crowd at this year's Halloween party than to show up a carnival freak show performer.
For the ultimate Elephant Man costume, you will need to purchase an Elephant Man mask (available from online retailers). The mask is an impressive replica of the Elephant Man look, as it includes wispy, bedraggled hair, yellowed teeth, and facial deformities.
To add body deformities, simply blow up a variety of balloons in different shapes. These can be hidden beneath your clothing to make a hunchback, as well as misshapen arms and legs. Make sure your clothing is baggy enough to fully conceal the balloons. To keep them from sliding out, pin the knot of each balloon in place using a small safety pin.
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Carnival Freak Show Costume Ideas
Carnival Freak Show Costume Ideas
If you're a big fan of carnival freak shows, or love American Horror Story: Freak Show, what better way to wow the crowd at this year's Halloween party than to show up a carnival freak show performer. Let's get started on our list of freaky costume ideas.
• Ringmaster
To start, you'll need a combination of black and red pants and a dress jacket. If you go with red pants, choose a black jacket (and vice versa). A white dress shirt will finish off the main part of your costume. The only thing that's left is to accessorize with boots, a bowtie, a top hat, (rotting teeth or fangs for extra creepiness) and most importantly: a ringmaster's whip and plenty of pizzazz!
• Tattooed Man
If you'd like to join the freak show as a tattooed man (or woman), your best bet will be one of the many "second skin" costumes now available in shops and online. These costumes are made from polyester and covert your body in a way that's similar to tights.
Your regular skin will disappear beneath the costume, giving the illusion that you're covered in tattoos. Pair with the circus attire of you choice and get ready to perform.
• Bearded Lady
As with the ringmaster costume idea, the bearded lady works for either gender. If you're a guy, you'll obviously need to grow your facial hair out a bit pre-party. Girls will need a bit more help with a fake beard.
Once you're bearded up, you'll need a fabulous dress that would be suitable for performing under the Big Top. If you can't find anything laying around at home, stores that sell dancewear have glamorous, sparkly attire that will look great. Top off your look with some lipstick and you're ready to go.
• Strong Man
No freak show is complete without the strongman. For this costume all you need is some weights and a retro style outfit. A real or fake old fashion mustache will complete your look. So, there you have it, what better way to wow the crowd at this year's Halloween party than to show up a carnival freak show performer.
• Elephant Man
For the ultimate Elephant Man costume, you will need to purchase an Elephant Man mask (available from online retailers). The mask is an impressive replica of the Elephant Man look, as it includes wispy, bedraggled hair, yellowed teeth, and facial deformities.
To add body deformities, simply blow up a variety of balloons in different shapes. These can be hidden beneath your clothing to make a hunchback, as well as misshapen arms and legs. Make sure your clothing is baggy enough to fully conceal the balloons. To keep them from sliding out, pin the knot of each balloon in place using a small safety pin.
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