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The following costume articles are provided to help you choose the best costumes for you and your family. The tips and ideas will guide you in the selection of costumes for holidays and special events.

Creative Ideas for Costumes

Other than Halloween, there are few occasions when you get the chance to dress up in a costume and "be" someone you're not. From TV personalities and movie stars to historical persons and fantasy characters, the options are almost endless. The vast number of possiblities can be overwhelming. Here is a few ideas to guide you in choosing a really cool costume and turning the opportunity into a fun and memorable experience.

Be Famous

Ever dream of being a famous actor, athlete or comic book hero? Is there a famous historical figure that you admire? If you had the chance to be someone famous for a night, who would it be? With a costume, you can be anyone you want to be.

All for One and One for All

If you plan on attending a costume party with a group of friends, try costumes that are perfect for a larger number of people. For instance, dressing up as a king and queen is a great idea, but you can take it a step farther by getting some friends to dress up as the royal court, including the court jester! Other great ideas for group costumes include famous bands and characters from popular television shows. With a little organization, you can really have a lot of fun with this idea.

Mix It Up

Many stores carry some excellent stock costumes, but that doesn't mean you can't add your own special touch to one of them and turn it into something totally original. By adding a few little extras, you can turn an average costume into an unforgettable one. For example, take a Phantom of the Opera costume and add a cowboy hat and boots, and accessorize with a rifle, and you’ve become the Phantom of the Grand Ole Opry! With little modifications like this to traditional costumes, you can easily put your own spin on the outfit and really impress people.

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