Seven - 1950s Halloween Costumes Don't Have To Conform

By Noah Jaden


We can bring those 'good old days' back with '50s Halloween costumes that you and the entire family can wear this year. Hot rod cars, poodle skirts and greaser wigs are all nice; but you can still create '50s Halloween Costumes without them. With no hot rod cars to speak of, you can slip on a cool costume that will put you in the remembrance of the '50s just the same. Won't it be fun to create '50s Halloween costumes for everyone in the family?

As long as you remember a few simple rules, you can make your '50s Halloween costumes as unique as you want. And don't let the social divisions of the day stall your efforts in choosing a design style to follow. The 50s have long gone; go with costumes that you will feel most comfortable with.

The men may gravitate towards the greaser wig and leather jacket mode to recreate the "Fonzie" inspired character. Another option would be to do the opposite and put on a bowtie while sporting a pocket protector. Pull those pants up to your chest area so those white socks show and you'll represent the nerd version of a '50s Halloween costumes.

Now for the ladies there are comparable options to try out for '50s Halloween costumes. Everyone knows about the standard poodle skirt coupled with a crisp white blouse and baby-doll socks. This look is usually worn with some cute ponytail covered in ribbon. But for this part a girl might want to try being a 50s bad girl; she'd be sporting the super tight pants with a 'Pink Ladies' styled jacket to complete the look.

Children can get in on the nostalgic fun of 50s Halloween costumes as well. Little girls can sport poodle skirts. For an extra dose of the sickeningly cute, mother, daughter and sister can wear identical skirts. Little boys could choose a pair of thick, fake nerd glasses or could go for the greaser look as well. There really is nothing that makes people smile more than a miniature Fonz. Eyyy!

To some, '50s was all about conforming. That does not mean your costume has to be boring and bland. Use your favorite color or add embellishments to your poodle skirt. A cute leash or a few fabric-glued gems can create a dazzling effect.

Really live the part and learn the language of the times! Watch an old film, or browse the internet for websites devoted to the '50s. If you are not sure what words were popular in everyday speech, the resources are out there, or pop in your Happy Days DVD or VHS. Make all who see you think they have been transported back in time!

Go all out - make your family's '50s Halloween costumes the best they can be. Simple is good, but a more elaborate design may garner more attention. The outfits should be comfortable and you should allow yourself to be carried back to the 50s, if only for one night. All that's left is to decide if you want to go in the direction of the 'cool' or the 'nerdy' version for all of your '50s Halloween costumes. Enjoy the nostalgia of this night; Halloween won't be back for another year! Edited by Hetsil Protage




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