If you haven’t heard of HBO’s “Game of Thrones” by now, you’ve most likely been hiding under a rock somewhere. Based on a series of 1500-page tomes by author George R.R Martin, the fantasy series is now in its second season on television with many more to come. Last Halloween many costumers chose to take on the persona of their favorite character from the series. This year we’re betting that even more Game of Thrones fans will be looking to show their love of the world of Westeros. If you are one of these people, then keep reading because I have a few examples that will help you pull it off this October 31st.
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The Three Blind Mice are just the sort of beloved cultural icons that make for creative and memorable Halloween costumes. That, nobody can deny (Oops…wrong rhyme!). How to create the outfits, though, is far less factual since the details about this treasured trio are few. Here’s what we know: There are three of them, they can’t see, and they have a propensity for losing their tails. Here’s how that benefits you: You are free to unleash your creativity and interpret the costume as you wish! Here are four different ideas to start your mouse wheels turning.
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Back when costumes were just for kids, showing up to the office wearing a costume on Halloween or for any costume party would garnish you with more than just a few strange looks and awkward conversations. Now that generations of Halloween trick-or-treaters have grown up, it’s no wonder that everyone wants to cut loose at work by reliving the days when you could wear a cape or tiara in public without people thinking you’ve escaped from the loony bin. Even your boss is liable to show up wearing a Stormtrooper costume to work.These days, you can find a whole plethora of adult costumes (some of them VERY adult), but still, selecting a costume that you can wear to work can be difficult. You have to be careful not to offend or shock anyone, since it is still a professional setting. For those of you who would like a little guidance on choosing a non-NSFW costume to wear at your work event, here’s a list of some costume ideas that will guarantee a good time without upsetting your co-workers.

 

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As the regular season comes to an end and the playoffs begin, the big names of the NFL stand out more than ever. You would think this would make the decision a little easier for those kids who’d like to dress up as their football idols. However, for every Aaron Rodgers, there’s a Tony Romo. For every Peyton Manning, there’s a Drew Brees. How could anyone choose? To help you pick just which jersey to buy in time for the Super Bowl, we’ve run down the best of the best kid’s NFL costumes:

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I know y'all whip your hair back and forth at them haters like Willow Smith does, but this Halloween, do you have the swag to get Willow's look? Over the past year, young Willow Smith has turned heads with her hit songs "Whip my Hair" and "21st Century Girl." Now you can be just as fierce with a few simple tips for a Willow-worthy costume.

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To dress like Lil Wayne for Halloween, you have to do a little more than just brush up on your lyrical knowledge of “A Milli,” although that might help with your overall image. Lil Wayne is undoubtedly a rap icon, albeit a controversial one; he was signed to Cash Money Records at the age of 9, is the proud owner of four Grammy Awards, has been name-checked by President Obama himself, and has survived jail time. Keep all this in mind when you start putting together your costume, because you definitely have to add in the attitude, too. Don’t skimp on the bling, study the rapper’s tattoos, and be ready to show your platinum-encrusted grin this Halloween if you decide to make your own Lil Wayne Costume.

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Choosing costumes for the cast of your school play or for your community theatre group can be a daunting task. There lots of things to consider (colors, size, budget, cohesiveness, theme) and people to please (parents, teachers, administrators, directors, not to mention the cast), but don’t worry! Whether you’re a director, producer, costumer, or stage manager putting on a production in the style of Shakespeare, Broadway, or even Zac Efron, you can rest easy. We’ve put together a complete guide with 150 tips on choosing costumes for your next school musical or play.

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Learning how to make historical costumes can be useful for various events: reenactments, school plays, even book reports. For beginners, however, it’s difficult to know where to start. Elaborate dresses from movies can be wonderful sources for inspiration, but attempting one of those on a first try is as ambitious as replicating a Van Gogh without previous painting experience. Just as one needs to learn the basics of brush strokes and blending to paint, a costumer needs to learn the basic regarding fabrics and styles of clothing worn during the specified era. This is an introduction and resource for those interested in 18th century France, the time of Marie Antoinette, Victor Hugo, Versailles, peasants and a glamorous aristocracy. This guide includes the basics on what clothing was worn by both women and men, images, and a list of instructional and contextual resources.

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What should you wear to fit your body type? It’s a question we all ask! There are many different articles of clothing that can either help show off our wonderful assets or slightly cover up something we don’t necessarily want showing. Dressing for your shape comes into play while shopping for your day-to-day wardrobe, but it’s just as important during Halloween. The costume experts at HalloweenCostumes.com have created a guide to help you make the perfect choice this October!

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If you're hanging out with your group of girlfriends this Halloween, you definitely have a lot to plan. Do you want to stay in and watch scary movies or do you want to go out? Do you want throw your own bash or do you want to hit the town and be seen? Do you want a candied apple or a bag of Twizzlers? Like I said, lots to plan. The most important thing, though: what are you going to wear? If you want to be remembered for looking great, and not for how many candy corns you can eat in 60 seconds, then you should start putting together an amazing group costume. We here at HalloweenCostumes.com have come up with a ton of awesome costume themes that are perfect for you and your group of girls to be noticed.

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