Taking a Curvy Girl's Halloween Costume Up a Notch

                         

                               Looking for a wide array of rtw designs for plus size women here in the Philippines is such a challenge, what more if you are looking for Halloween costumes? Sometimes it discourages us from attending halloween parties because even if you try to check out malls, you will definitely end up with a failed mission unless you opt to order online with taking the risk whether it fits well on you or having it altered once you receive it.  Yup, it's kinda costly and we must all admit that not everyone has a credit card for online shopping and could afford spending that much for a costume. Personally, I made my sister's costume because I wanted it to be unique and personalized. Allowing her to wear just another Wonder woman , Tinker Bell or any easy to rush costume is just sad and boring. Anyway whatever we choose would take time, money and effort to accomplish. I might as well make a good one for her right?

                                The FIRST thing you have to think about is the concept of the costume. You should wear/choose someone whom you feel has a connection with you. Knowing my sister, Captain America is really her Avenger crush so I took the challenge of making a female version of it. Last year, we thought of Harley Quinn but it was too overrated and mainstream. No offense but Suicide Squad's psychotic and crush material evil villain took the cosplay world by storm and she was present in every costume/cosplay parties so we have to pass for now. So as we have researched, the female version of Captain America is American Dream.


                                 SECOND, plan how you like the costume to look like. Plus size women could choose a dress designs that compliments their curves well and as for my sister who is pear shaped, we worked on a mini skater and bustier dress. Aside from that, we have to look for below the knee boots so we can apply acrylic paint on it. As for the accessories, my sister did a handmade shield and I adorned the dress with 3d spray-painted handmade stars particularly on the bossom and the skirt area. A detailed research should be made for you to assess how much money and time it costs.


                                THIRD,  Execute the project plan.You can start searching for hair style ideas and make up ideas. We fell in love with the big curls with a clean and creative semi-glamorous make up to match it with. Look for professionals or you can give creative make-up a try if you lack financial resources.

                             
                             
                                FOURTH, fitting and putting all the ideas together. Check if there is still room for improvements and adjustments.

                                LAST but not the LEAST enjoy the party and your costume. :)

                                Personalizing American Dream is a great spin for Captain America costume. The more that you feel connected to the character that you have chosen then there could be greater chances for you to enjoy and feel comfortable with the look that you have made for yourself. You still have time to prepare for the upcoming halloween party and make it an exciting and a memorable experience.

Credits

Creative Make-up: Shimmer Ordonio - https://www.facebook.com/iamshimmzyyy
Hair Styling: Dianne Alcantara https://www.facebook.com/diannejoie.alcantara
Photo: Photo Fog

Thanks Ray Wall Band for the feature/share

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