• Amazing Greek Costume Ideas

    Dressing up for a costume party is fun that both children and adults like to get in on.  If you plan to attend a costume party in the near future, or need a Greek costume for any other special occasion, read on to get ideas on how to look the part.  Going Greek is not only about the toga; you might want to find Greek helmets and attend a party as an army with your friends.  Let your imagination, and these tips, guide you.

    The tried and true toga costume is very chic and very easy; not to mention very comfortable to wear.  The common mistake that people make when making their own toga costume – which you really should do simply because it’s so easy – is to reach for a sheet.  Here’s the thing about sheets, they are more expensive and less realistic than a few yards of cloth from the fabric store.  Take your toga up a notch and purchase 4-5 yards of cloth from the fabric store to get started.  Move past the standard soft cotton and think authentic.  Fabrics used during the age of the Greeks were a bit more rough, almost like a burlap sack.  Once you’ve purchased your fabric, all you have to do is drape it around your body so that it flows and folds; then pin into place.  It’s very simple.  To assure that no wardrobe malfunctions occur, it may be suitable to wear undergarments you wouldn’t be afraid to show off.

    If you want to look like a standard Greek, wear your toga with long, loose curls.  If your hair is short, consider purchasing a wig that fits this era.  If you want to look like a Greek God or Goddess, add some body glitter to arms, chest and face.  You could even spray glitter lightly into hair for a nice heavenly glow.

    Accessories always make an outfit complete.  For the Greek costume, sandals should be worn.  If your sandals do not already feature ribbon that wraps around the calves, or you don’t have sandals at all, find a pair of brown flip flops and hot glue brown ribbon to the soles.  Lace long strands of ribbon around calves and tie into place.  Be sure to use plenty of hot glue so the ribbon does not come loose from your shoe.  The last but most prominent Greek God or Goddess accessory is crown of gold flowers.  A crown is easily made by purchasing a sprig or two of gold flowers from the craft store and forming a circle to fit around the head.

    To really add some shock and awe to a costume, consider donning a Greek helmet and portraying a Greek soldier. It is actually quite easy to locate authentic-looking Greek helmets for affordable prices, making the solider costume more accessible. Armor, shield and sword can be purchased at a costume store or can be fabricated from items such as cardboard, a metal trash can lid or even one of those plastic sled discs (painted with metallic paint)!

    Greek costumes are fun and simple enough to make yourself.  Enjoy your next costume party as a Greek!

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