Halloween costumes

Catari Jaguar · 18-10-2009 7:20pm

I'm dressing up as the Gene Simmons aka The Demon from KISS.

I've got wet look leggings, big studded New Rock knee boots, and a black fishnet top. Oh, and my Guitar Hero guitar!

I need a black corset, a long black leather studded arm cuff, some chains, studded belt, black wig and face paint. I'm super excited! My friend is gonna dress up as The Star Child! Hahah. Should be awesome.

pikachucheeks · 18-10-2009 8:30pm

Anyone who was looking for wet-look leggings,

I found some in Penney's on Henry Street in Dublin this weekend! - 7 euro.

Not many sizes left, 12 was the smallest I could find!

Might have more left in other stores, and a better variety of sizes!

Madame Razz · 18-10-2009 8:36pm

Lil Kitten wrote: »

I'm dressing up as the Gene Simmons aka The Demon from KISS. I've got wet look leggings, big studded New Rock knee boots, and a black fishnet top. Oh, and my Guitar Hero guitar!

I need a black corset, a long black leather studded arm cuff, some chains, studded belt, black wig and face paint. I'm super excited! My friend is gonna dress up as The Star Child! Hahah. Should be awesome.

That sounds DEADLY!!!!:D

pikachucheeks wrote: »

Anyone who was looking for wet-look leggings,

I found some in Penney's on Henry Street in Dublin this weekend! - 7 euro.

Not many sizes left, 12 was the smallest I could find!

Might have more left in other stores, and a better variety of sizes!

They have black satin type ones in Dunnes aswell.

insert-gear · 19-10-2009 9:38am

Special K wrote: »

Any ideas for a good costume for a 24 yr old? I'm a size 16/18 lady though so most of the slutty costumes wouldn't work. I'm not very creative am afraid and it's myf irst time dressing up.

Again depends on how creative you want to be. Im a big fan of dressing up so even if you go as a witch Ill be proud of you.

Pirates are really easy to do. And involve loads of layers, so it wont be figure hugging, loose fitting gypsy top, boots and a skirt and youre pretty much sorted, get a bandana and an empty brown bottle (for the rum)

You can also pick up an old hat from somewhere and stick a big feather in it, they were only a few quid in the woolen mills.

BDR · 19-10-2009 9:36pm

Ok, thinking of going for an army look instead of the bumble bee idea.

Have the right shorts but does anyone know where I could get a camouflage top?

Lady · 19-10-2009 9:48pm

BDR There are a few shops just off the end of Mary st I think it is, down by Capel st. You might find a camoflage top down there, I know you can get badges to sow onto clothes and stuff. Even if you can only find a mans one somewhere[try pennys too maybe, you never know] you could alter it like this maybe.
Good Luck

I got my idea months ago and have been piecing it together since, don't want to say yet tho, but I shall post pics after

fcleere · 19-10-2009 11:42pm

howdy all,
do any of ye know where i can find myself a smoking jacket?
dressing up as hugh hefner and i need to get this fairly spot on

something along the lines of that....

ionapaul · 20-10-2009 5:41pm

I've got a coon-skin hat, like Davy Crockett; any idea where I'd get some of the other gear (or stuff that might look similarly!):

Lady · 20-10-2009 7:24pm

fcleere wrote: »

howdy all,
do any of ye know where i can find myself a smoking jacket?

This might sound silly but you could try the womens section in Pennys or Dunnes as they sometimes do silky style robes and then you could just cut it or sew it up shorter?

fcleere · 20-10-2009 8:07pm

Lady wrote: »

This might sound silly but you could try the womens section in Pennys or Dunnes as they sometimes do silky style robes and then you could just cut it or sew it up shorter?

i was thinkin the same myself.had a quick look in dunnes today but no joy.may check penneys though.....

RoyalMarine · 20-10-2009 11:15pm

anyone know where i can get a mark anthony / roman soldier costume?
my other half is going as cleopatra, this is the costume she is getting.

http://3wishes.com/images/queenofthenile-r.jpg

so i need something to go with it!

insert-gear · 20-10-2009 11:18pm

www.thecostumeshop.ie has loads of roman soldiers, and try any joke shop

Gang of Gin · 20-10-2009 11:19pm

pikachucheeks wrote: »

Hi everyone,

I was going to start this thread asking if anyone had seen something in the shops I need as part of my Halloween costume, then I thought others might be in the same position...
So, if you're looking for an item, as part of your costume, or information where to find bits and bobs to customise a Halloween costume... post here!

On that note, does anyone know anywhere that's still selling wet-look leggings? ... I know they're not really in fashion anymore so they're harder to find than I thought
(I'm being cat-woman, so they'd be perfect!)

I got mine on Ebay. My seller had it delivered in about 2/3 days. Twas pretty cheap considering the quality of it - Pigface in Saw by the way. Not the kind of thing you're after I'm sure.

By saying cheap and the quality - the quality was excellent.

Larianne · 20-10-2009 11:33pm

fcleere wrote: »

howdy all,
do any of ye know where i can find myself a smoking jacket?
dressing up as hugh hefner and i need to get this fairly spot on

something along the lines of that....

I'd say M&S.

Madame Razz · 20-10-2009 11:36pm

fcleere wrote: »

howdy all,
do any of ye know where i can find myself a smoking jacket?
dressing up as hugh hefner and i need to get this fairly spot on

something along the lines of that....

You could also try a few charity shops around Dublin, I would imagine these sort of things get donated all the time1

Assets Model · 21-10-2009 4:59pm

beaushalloe wrote: »

im looking for white leotard, white leggins, (or even tights) an white/pink tutu?

AMerican apparel? They have lots of dancer type clothes.

irishvamp90 · 21-10-2009 6:03pm

ive a pair of stripper boots with a clear plastic platform and diamante from last year if anyone wants them.6 inch heel!!

xXbusybeeXx · 21-10-2009 10:46pm

im dressing up as sandy from grease the sexy sandy at the end of the movie i have wet look leggings for the bottoms have the red shoes the wig and a leather jacket but has anyone any clue where i can get a short off the shoulder sleeve black top??

insert-gear · 21-10-2009 10:53pm

Try topshop or h n m, they have good jersey basics, other than that... customise!

insert-gear · 21-10-2009 10:54pm

irishvamp90 wrote: »

ive a pair of stripper boots with a clear plastic platform and diamante from last year if anyone wants them.6 inch heel!!

Do I want to ask what you dressed up as?

tamtam · 22-10-2009 3:05am

hiya!:D
i am trying to find a leather top,cat ears,tail and whip to be catwoman for my hallaween ball.
would anyone know wher i could get this?preferbly in dublin city centre and at a reasonable cost?

mandz · 22-10-2009 9:12am

Claire's accessories have cat ear sets which consist of black and silver ears, black tail and a bow for around your neck. Think it was about 10e I can't remember what I paid. You could also try the party shop on stephens green. Looking for a whip myself...

Professey Chin · 22-10-2009 11:20am

insert-gear wrote: »

Do I want to ask what you dressed up as?

Yes.Yes you do...

.....as do i

Professey Chin · 22-10-2009 11:21am

mandz wrote: »

Claire's accessories have cat ear sets which consist of black and silver ears, black tail and a bow for around your neck. Think it was about 10e I can't remember what I paid. You could also try the party shop on stephens green. Looking for a whip myself...

Depending on the whip type itd either be hen-night/filthy shops :pac:, equestrian shops or..........indiana jones shops

Futurecrook · 22-10-2009 12:14pm

Claires Accessories do whips too in their Hen Party accessories section.

mandz · 22-10-2009 12:38pm

Cool thanks.

mandz wrote: »

I ordered a pair of cat eye contacts from this site... reasonably priced too I think http://www.eyesbright.com/

This site are quick at shipping I ordered them last thursday night and they arrived on Tuesday

)

blahhh · 22-10-2009 3:08pm

I need a tight black boob tube, got my costume yesterday but it's too low cut for me. I need it tight because the costume is tight fitting.

Penneys don't seem to have them, I guess it isn't the season.

Open to any alternatives, although I should say the costume is halter neck so don't want anything with a very visable back.

crazy angel · 22-10-2009 3:49pm

anyone know where i can get a batman t shirt? .....or anything batman related? i havnt started putting my costume together yet

irishvamp90 · 22-10-2009 3:53pm

insert-gear wrote: »

Do I want to ask what you dressed up as?

Went as white trailer trash/stripper!!altho most thought i was doing glamour model like jordan or jodie marsh!had a cool fake fur coat aswell

insert-gear · 22-10-2009 8:33pm

crazy angel wrote: »

anyone know where i can get a batman t shirt? .....or anything batman related? i havnt started putting my costume together yet

Depends if youre a guy or a girl, but theres a comic book store (forbidden planet I think its called) just on the quays, say turn left at oconnel bridge, and go towards hapenny bridge if youre coming from the southside, theyll have stuff.

And to the person that wanted a smoking jacket, theres a shop in georges street arcade that does silky kimonos and dressing gowns, they might have one that has a suitable pattern

Vinta81 · 22-10-2009 8:35pm

Need a pirate hat (for a girl obviously :pac: ) and what other accessories? i have a skull eye patch

Lia_lia · 22-10-2009 9:12pm

I want to go as Alice (in wonderland). Dunno where I can get a blue dress from though. Anyone seen any around?

CoachBoone · 22-10-2009 11:40pm

Im going to go as...

Towelie from South Park or Ghostie from the DeadMau5 video for Ghosts n Stuff.

So I need a big paleish purpley blue towel. Anyone?

Jemmy · 23-10-2009 9:52am

blahhh wrote: »

I need a tight black boob tube, got my costume yesterday but it's too low cut for me. I need it tight because the costume is tight fitting.

Penneys don't seem to have them, I guess it isn't the season.

Open to any alternatives, although I should say the costume is halter neck so don't want anything with a very visable back.

Did you try pennys? You might get something tight in the underware section either.

insert-gear · 23-10-2009 10:04am

Lia_lia wrote: »

I want to go as Alice (in wonderland). Dunno where I can get a blue dress from though. Anyone seen any around?

Loads of joke shops have alice costumes

blahhh · 23-10-2009 3:51pm

Jemmy wrote: »

Did you try pennys? You might get something tight in the underware section either.

Ya, I had a look in there today but no joy

I bought a string top, think I'll cut the straps and tie it in a halter..see how that works

rebecca9 · 24-10-2009 4:33pm

hi ppl, i really wana be an army girl for halloween but can't find these anywhere, (and i'm going crazy trying to find camouflage dresses and/or skirts!) and ideas? thx

Acoustic · 24-10-2009 6:56pm

i got the bo selecta Michael Jackson costume , its the actual one that he uses , well made from the same company and its class , got the mask , wig , glasses , head band , and silver glittery glove for €70

becah · 24-10-2009 11:17pm

hey guys hopefully someone can help.....
looking for a red and white striped tshirt for a ''where's wally'' costume - preferable a mens/baggy one so can be used for pj's after halloween

oh also some cheap black framed specs with clear lenses, i think american apparel do them but i'm broke so doing it on a budget!!

thanks!

taram · 24-10-2009 11:23pm

becah wrote: »

oh also some cheap black framed specs with clear lenses, i think american apparel do them but i'm broke so doing it on a budget!!

Saw set in 2 euro store in the kid's toy section, fake glasses with big fake nose and eyebrows stuck on them, but they should be easy enough to take off.

becah · 24-10-2009 11:35pm

brilliant, thanks a million, never thought of that, where was the shop can i ask, was it in dublin by any chance?

taram · 24-10-2009 11:43pm

becah wrote: »

brilliant, thanks a million, never thought of that, where was the shop can i ask, was it in dublin by any chance?

No, somewhere in Cork, spent half the day trekking around getting hallowe'en stuff for about 10 people, think it was the generic 2E store you see in most cities though. Joke shops should have them too, thought probably little more expensive.

Prettyfireworks · 25-10-2009 4:01pm

anyone know any good flattering costume ideas for a plus size lady?
just found out my ex is going to the same halloween party as me and i want to look my best!

also, if anyones interested i have a wine/red medieval costume to fit size 22-24 if anyone interested pm me!

Catari Jaguar · 25-10-2009 6:20pm

rebecca9 wrote: »

hi ppl, i really wana be an army girl for halloween but can't find these anywhere, (and i'm going crazy trying to find camouflage dresses and/or skirts!) and ideas? thx

Check army surplus shops for the dogs tags/ bullets. If you're in Dublin look on Capel St. They also have them in Temple Bar in the hippie shops

Ann Summers had slutty army girl costumes last year. Might still have some.

Good luck!:)

Catari Jaguar · 25-10-2009 6:39pm

Prettyfireworks wrote: »

anyone know any good flattering costume ideas for a plus size lady?
just found out my ex is going to the same halloween party as me and i want to look my best!

also, if anyones interested i have a wine/red medieval costume to fit size 22-24 if anyone interested pm me!

Here ya go lovely!! Tons of fab sexy costume ideas here to make him drool!

http://ow.ly/rYph

http://www.anytimecostumes.com/costumes/pssexy.html

PrivateEye · 25-10-2009 7:38pm

oh also some cheap black framed specs with clear lenses, i think american apparel do them but i'm broke so doing it on a budget!!

www.ebay.co.uk

All over it. Search for 'clear glasses', 'indie glasses' etc.

rebecca9 · 25-10-2009 7:59pm

Lil Kitten wrote: »

Check army surplus shops for the dogs tags/ bullets. If you're in Dublin look on Capel St. They also have them in Temple Bar in the hippie shops

Ann Summers had slutty army girl costumes last year. Might still have some.

Good luck!:)

Great thanx, will try them

LadyMayBelle · 25-10-2009 10:13pm

Found this is anyone is looking for cuts and blood etc...
Really easy to do it seems.. kinda want to give it a shot!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbJKDRPdPYI

willypoo · 25-10-2009 10:56pm

Hey!im dressin up as super mario an was wonderin does anyone kno where id get a red baseball hat or sumthin similar??

boarddotie · 26-10-2009 12:32am

Im thinking of going as a Runaway Bride (get to wear nice comfy runners) but dont know what to do about the wedding dress. Would I get one on the cheap in a Charity Shop (like €30-40)? or am I kidding myself?

I have dressed up as Pippi Longstocking before

and a spider!

I still have the leg appendages if anyone wants to borrow them for a last minute idea (im in Limerick) :pac:

Halloween costumes

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