Seventy Eight - Fright and Fangs in Vampire Halloween Costumes

By Alexander Logan


Vampire Halloween costumes are popular every year for trick or treat. Whether sleek and stylish as Count Dracula or tarnished and worn from a long night of neck biting, vampires abound at Halloween. Films, novels and legends provide all the information you need to create your own unique vampire costume.

A little extra effort and you can have the best looking costume, complete with fang teeth fit for the Count himself. Many costume retailers supply vampire-specific merchandise, in a wide range of prices. Certain pieces may be more difficult to make, such as the fangs, however other parts are quite easy and can be created for little or no money.

For the sake of tradition you will want to add a cloak to your costume. Realistic versions are commercially available from costumers offering them both for sale and as rental apparel. These can cost three figures for elaborate versions or a few dollars if made of cheap fabrics in a simple design.
A dark cloak is a vampire's signature clothing. Easy to make versions may require only a piece of dark cloth cut in a large circle and fastened around the neck. For those skilled in sewing a realistic cloak for your blood sucker is an easy and fast project. Fabric purchased from the sales table at a local shop can be lined with a light weight cloth in dark red or midnight blue. Use a simple pattern to transform your purchase into a full and swirling lined cloak to provide drama as well as warmth in colder climates.

If you are really looking to save money, scour your home for ideas and materials. A cloak can be made from any large piece of fabric, sometimes with no sewing involved. If you have an old sheet you don't mind destroying, us that instead. You can even dye it if you need to.

Sorting through old clothing is another creative way to make a vampire Halloween costume in an inexpensive way. You might need to dye the fabrics or put them together in a unique way or even cut some pieces into shreds that dangle from a less elegant version of a vampire costume.

A white, red or black button down men's dress shirt can be used for more traditional vampire Halloween costumes. A creative woman may choose to alter the fit a bit, taking the sides in for a more feminine cut to the top. Remove the collar and hem the edges, add a few holes and lace up the front . Just about any long dark skirt will work as well, unless you are going for the sexy vampires look.

Remember to buy lots of fake blood as well! If you're looking to bargain shop, always remember to check for these items after the season has ended. You can stock up on the same items you would have spent more on, for a fraction of the price. Sometimes they are less than a dollar! The only tricky part is remembering where you store them for next year.

Add your own twist to the old favorite vampire Halloween costumes
Sorting through old clothing is another creative way to make a vampire Halloween costume in an inexpensive way. You might need to dye the fabrics or put them together in a unique way or even cut some pieces into shreds that dangle from a less elegant version of a vampire costume.

A white, red or black button down men's dress shirt can be used for more traditional vampire Halloween costumes. A creative woman may choose to alter the fit a bit, taking the sides in for a more feminine cut to the top. Remove the collar and hem the edges, add a few holes and lace up the front . Just about any long dark skirt will work as well, unless you are going for the sexy vampires look.

Remember to buy lots of fake blood as well! If you're looking to bargain shop, always remember to check for these items after the season has ended. You can stock up on the same items you would have spent more on, for a fraction of the price. Sometimes they are less than a dollar! The only tricky part is remembering where you store them for next year.

Add your own twist to the old favorite vampire Halloween costumes. Buy clearance props and accessories to add to your costume next year. Watch fabric sales tables for just the right color for your new cloak. Don't forget the hair gel for that slick and oil Vampire style and look closely at what you have in your closet or attic before shopping for Dracula Halloween costumes. Edited by Hetsil Protage




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