Mardi Gras is an exciting time that originated in the French culture. In French, Mardi Gras means “Fat Tuesday” and it is usually celebrated on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is the third day of a three day Carnival that celebrates the beginning of the Lenten season.
Although it originated with the [...]
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Back in the day before costume shops became a favorite place to shop, whenever there was an occasion for which to dress up, you had to make your own costume out of materials available in the home. Depending on the family budget as well as the members in the family, it could be a fun [...]
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When one thinks of a maid costume, chances are that one thinks of the most popular (and revealing) version, the French maid costume. However, for those who are more demure, a lovely maid costume to wear is that of the Country maid.
The Country Maid Costume Has a History
In the Victorian era, photography and [...]
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In many instances it is not necessarily the dress that a person wears as it is the hair color and style that makes it obvious they are wearing a Madonna costume. Since the material girl like to change her style every few years, it is also possible to dress up like the infamous singer wearing [...]
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You did not have any plans for Halloween, but all of a sudden you got a call from a friend inviting you to a party. You really want to go, but it is a little late to run out and buy a costume. So, you need some other last minute costume ideas.
Last Minute Costume [...]
Dressing the part of a native American can be tricky, as different tribes from different parts of the country wore different types of clothing. There are a number of stigmas about what an Indian costume should be, and, while some of them are almost realistic, there are many others that revolve around what the popular [...]
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History usually repeats itself. This is especially true at Halloween time when people choose to wear a historical costume. Historical costumes are among the most popular costumes seen at Halloween time. It is very fun to dress up like a famous historical figure. It is also fun to host a historical figure themed party. [...]
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Some people plan things months and months in advance. As soon as they know they have been invited to a Halloween party, they start planning their costume right away, asking everyone they know for Halloween costume ideas.
And then there’s you, either you get a late invitation to a Halloween party, or you procrastinate and [...]
Halloween is approaching, and you still have not found a costume. You want a costume that is instantly recognizable and amusing at the same time. After giving it some thought, you have decided that it would be amusing to wear a genie costume.
Genie Costume Components
There are many different versions of genie costumes available [...]
Sexy and Fun: The French Maid Costume
You are in need of a costume for a party you will be attending soon, and you want to go as something sultry. A saloon girl is not your style, nor is a flapper, so your next idea is to go with a popular look: the French maid [...]