All Costume DIY & How-To's

The only thing bigger than zombies this year is Michael Jackson! Bring 'em both together and back to life! MJ rose from from the grave in "Thriller" and he lives again... Just in zombie form with a Thriller costume.

Roll your eyes back in your head and clunk around with your arms in front of you. Don't just stand there as your run of the mill, red leather jacket sporting zombie, ... read more »

Okay - everyone knows how diverse Michael Jackson has been in his many years in the spotlight - in looks and otherwise. So, it might be quite difficult to figure out how to dress up like him for Halloween. Here are a few tips. First of all, it would be very difficult to get his carved up face look unless you are fortunate enough to already look like him or have some carving done yourself ... read more »

Separate yourself from the pack of Michael Jacksons sure to be moonwalking their way through costume parties this year by going the extra mile. No, I'm not saying to drink some Pepsi and accidentally catch on fire, but add some extra oomph to that red Beat It jacket and beaded socks.

Watch some of MJ's videos to get a feel for some of his key ... read more »

The only way to pull off this look is by making sure you wear the high water black pants, the ultra-white slouch socks, and penny loafers. The main personality traits that would go with this Michael look would be the signature “heeeeheeeeWooooo” and the hands on hip with your pelvis thrusting and gyrating at the same time while you are snapping the fingers. Now you need to head ... read more »

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The Seven Dwarfs are Snow White's friends from the fairy tale and part of what makes the Disney film so entertaining. You have Dopey, Sleepy, Doc, Sneezy, Grumpy, Happy, and Bashful. Perhaps the best of the Seven Dwarfs is Dopey with his large ... read more »

One of the most popular commercial characters lately is Flo, the upbeat, ironic, and perennially perky Progressive Insurance peddler. Her easy-going demeanor has spawned a number of mini-crushes on the cheerful clerk.

A great and easily identifiable costume idea (thanks to a spiffy "tricked-out name tag"), check out how you can make your own Flo costume:

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Lego Land comes to life in this next costume idea. If you remember Lego’s then you probably know there are about a hundred different Lego Man costumes you can come up with. Lego Man is going to be a more unique costume than other costume party ideas. Below we have materials and instructions needed to create Lego Man, the Business Executive.

Things you will need:

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Predator is one of the most popular movies. It has even been paired with another popular idea, that of Alien movies. With AVP and Predator films out there it is no wonder you might be interested in how to make your own costume. There are a few pieces that you will need to help you along and those will be listed below. Keep in mind these suggestions are for those ... read more »

Alice in Wonderland is a time honored classic. Disney and Hollywood have offered their spins on a delightful tale in previous years. Now Tim Burton is adding his own twist, and with his usual top star cast. Johnny Depp will be the Mad Hatter. You can bet his costume will be magnificent. If you want to design your own Mad Hatter we have a few ideas for how you can make it superb.

AHHHH cant wait to see you michael i got my tickets for your movie i love you and miss you..you will always be the one and only king of pop rock and soul..te amo i love you forever<3

One part macabre and mystical being, one part biker bad-ass, and one part neo-cowboy, The Undertaker is one of the most popular WWE Superstars of all time. He bears the distinction of holding a 15-year streak of unbroken wins at Wrestlemania, consistently defeating his opponents. Strike fear into the hearts of your friends and put together your own DIY costume based on this popular ... read more »

Ah HA! The Corpse Bride is pretty easy, with a moderate investment, and can be absolutely unforgettable. Remember that old wedding dress in your Mom's closet? Tear it to tatters (she won't mind), find some fingerless gloves and antique lace-up shoes, plus mysterious flowing veil. Bonus points for rigging up a glowing red battery-operated heart. Remember, no red gore. Keep everything ... read more »

James Cameron's sci-fi epic, "Avatar" has been considered a phenomenon. Although no official "Avatar" costumes have been released yet, you can still put together your own look with makeup, a wig and some accessories to become one of the Na'vi. This makeup will be for Neytiri, but you can modify it to resemble any of the characters you may want to dress as. One thing to remember. Doing ... read more »

The Corpse Bride has been a huge hit since the release of the Tim Burton film. If you would like to create your own version of the corpse bride you are going to need a few things to pull it off. We will also have instructions below to help you make the costume.

What you need

First you will need a black wig to give you long hair, about to ... read more »

A multiple-time WWE Champion, John Cena is a fan-favorite WWE Superstar with hit rap albums and at least two films under his belt in addition to his in-ring accomplishments. Brush up on your "basic thuganomics" and learn how to put together a John Cena costume that practically screams "Hustle. Loyalty. Respect."

Things You'll Need

• Baseball cap
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Abby Sciuto is the television series' "NCIS"'s forensic pathologist and resident goth. Gifted with a brilliant mind for analyzing crime scene data and an eccentric sense of fashion, the upbeat, tattooed brainiac is one of the most popular characters on the show.

Make your own Abby costume for a fun, yet easily recognizable television character idea!

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A Geisha is from the Japanese Culture. Their costumes are always elaborate for an elegant appearance. There are several items you need for the costume to be complete which we have listed below. We have also offered instructions on how to create your Geisha costume.

What will you need?

• Japanese style dress
• Black wig in a ... read more »

Wowie wow wow! What's not to like about Junie B. Jones? She's this generation of young readers' version of Ramona Quimby and the fictional main character in a series of books written by Barbara Park. She's sassy, spunky, and has a close relationship with her family AND stuffed animals. Kids of all ages can easily put together a great Junie B. Jones costume. Just follow these steps and ... read more »

If you’re having trouble grabbing onto the holiday spirit you might need to step into your Grinch shoes and get a bit of Christmas spirit back. As we all know the Grinch had a very small heart that grew and grew until he understood the spirit of Christmas. The Grinch makes one of the most fun costumes for Christmas parties or ... read more »