Twenty - Fright and Fangs in Vampire Halloween Costumes

By Ryan Benjamin


In the past vampire Halloween costumes had little variety in their design. A vampire was a vampire - and the good Count Dracula was the inspiration. Films, books and other media of today's culture have expanded on the vampire image. Coming up with your own version of this blood drinking wonder is now the most vampire costume.

With fang teeth from the Dracula version and a bit of effort on your part you can have a great looking vampire for trick or treat night. Costumers have vast supplies of merchandise in all price ranges and choosing selectively you can become a unique version of this perennial costume favorite.

For an old style vampire from centuries passed, you will probably want to include a dark cloak with your attire. You can spend upwards of hundreds of dollars on a very elaborate back covering, complete with fancy embellishments and expensive material. Obviously, this would be a bit excessive for a single Halloween's spending.

Consider the handmade options! One easy way to go about it is to buy a plain, cheap ready-made cloak and add your own flourishes to it. This save you time, although it will still cost you a little bit of money. A second option is to purchase fabric from your local crafts store. Always check the clearance shelves first, you may find a few yards of what you need at less than half the price!

Your home can be a source of accessories and props for vampire Halloween costumes. Is there an old sheet or bedspread that can be cut into a cloak? If the color isn't dark enough a pack of fabric dye will be far less expensive than purchasing fabric.

Get creative and sort through old clothing, the garments you have no intention of wearing ever again. You can collect these and cut them into pieces or strips. Dye them if needed. Piece them together for a grittier, patchwork style cloak. If you prefer, leave some of them in pieces so that the fabric dangles in shreds behind you.

For a sleeker version, use a men's dress shirt in black, red or white covered by a black shiny cape perhaps lined in blood red. A woman dressed in a vampire Halloween costume will wear a long dark dress in a flowing material that trails behind her. Long sleeves that flare into great width at the wrist add to the illusion for the female version.

You'll need lots of fake blood and planning ahead to next year's costume can save some money if you remember to shops for such props right after this years Halloween festivities. Many items such as tubes of blood will be on sale for less than half the normal cost and the only trick is to remember where you put them when next Halloween rolls around.

Vampire Halloween costumes are an old favorite. Add your own twist! Plan ahead and you can save yourself plenty of Halloween dollars, starting with buying clearance items after the season has ended. Saving money may be especially important if you must find costumes for multiple children year after year. Remember the valuable resource old clothing can be, and start there for vampire Halloween costumes before shelling out cash for brand new, store bought ones. Edited by Hetsil Protage




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