Cool 1950’s Halloween Costumes - The Good Old Days
Friday, March 5th, 2010Remember the so-called “good old days” this year by putting together 1950s Halloween costumes for yourself and for your family. If you do not already own a greaser wig, poodle skirts, or any hot rod cars, do not worry. It is easy to start from scratch. Well, we can’ really help you with the hot rod, but we can help you with the garments! Add a little personal touch, and consider making it a family affair. Your family’s’50s Halloween costumes will surely turn heads
There are a few basics to remember. Beyond that you can add your own dashes of color and personality. Just as there are “cliques” today, there were social divisions in the’50s. Which one you choose is up to you.
Men can pull on the greaser wig, leather jacket and attitude to play the John Travolta-wannabe. If you are looking for something on the other end of the spectrum, grab yourself a bowtie and pocket protector. Yank those plaid pants high and in no time, you will find yourself looking at a genuine 50s nerd in the mirror!
Ladies, you have two choices before you go as well. You can do the 50s inspired poodle skirt; pair it with a white shirt and matching white socks, and you’ve got a classic representation of’50s Halloween costumes for women (or girls). But this ‘wholesome’ girl is not the only one we’ve seen from the’50s; there is also the ‘bad’ girl. This girl would, no doubt, be wearing skin tight pants on bottom while her top was covered in a ‘Pink Ladies’ type jacket (again, think “Grease”).
Kids don’t need to be left out of the’50s Halloween costumes creation either. I’m sure you can find a poodle skirt in the little girl size; if mom knows her way around a sewing machine, she can make matching skirts with her daughters. It’s the same thing with little boys; they can follow after the men in sporting nerd glasses and a little greaser wig as well; what could be cuter than a junior Fonz to go along with the senior version…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