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Do something new together this Halloween - have some fun playing dress up!
Have a little role playing fantasy fun for your Halloween date! Are you a closet Maid Marian and Robin Hood? Or are you two pirates sailing the high seas? Or is one of you an alien and the other an officer on board the Enterprise? How about cyber-sexy Neo and Trinity?
If you or your partner are a little shy about role playing or dressing up, don't worry - here are some tips to help you out, and some great costume ideas to choose from.
Go Wild!
How to Get Your Guy to Dress Up
Tips for Tricking and Treating Your Partner into a Costume
- If the party is at your place, or you're asked for input, suggest a colour themed party. This allows shy guests to dress within their comfort levels but still be part of the theme.
- Rather than coaxing your partner into a full costume, opt for just a mask or other add-ons. This can be handed to him (or her) just before entering the party when the realisation hits that everyone else is wearing something. Try Shrek ears, a Batman mask, or get your partner to wear a red, blue, or mustard t-shirt and hand him a Star Trek communicator pin.
- Pirate costumes are great. All he needs to wear is something really scruffy and slightly "vintage". He doesn't even have to shave!
- Or go for a military costume. Many guys feel quite cool in uniform. There are numerous options from police officer to civil war soldier, or you can even team a smart dress uniform with a princess ballgown a la Cinderella.
Arwen and Aragorn
She was an immortal elf, he was a mortal human with a destiny to follow. Arwen and Aragorn's love was so tragically doomed... sigh.Or perhaps Legolas wins the fair lady's heart...
Arwen costume with tiara (pictured left)
Aragorn Costume (pictured right)
Arwen's Evenstar pendant You may remember this as an important romantic prop from the movie when Arwen gives this token to Aragorn before they part. (This pendant is plastic on a metal chain but is an excellent replica.)
Legolas basic costume
Legolas wig
Elvin ear tips
Rings of eternal love
The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)
Amazon Price: (as of 11/10/2009) 
The Lord of the Rings (Collector's Edition)
Amazon Price: (as of 11/10/2009)
The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook
Amazon Price: $23.10 (as of 11/10/2009)
Speaking of rings...
... and all things sparkly...
The Lord of the Rings theme is ideal if you're planning a proposal... or even if you just want to up the ante by spoiling your love with something extra special.
Heart-shaped rings, pendants, and earrings make romantic Valentine's gifts. Or go for something slightly different, like titanium earrings (right).
Cinderella and Prince Charming
Who doesn't love a glamourous ball? Get swept away in the ultimate romantic fairytale fantasy.
Does the beautiful Cinderella meet her handsome Prince Charming at the Halloween party? Does she run off leaving behind a slipper... or do they leave together?The Prince Charming costume has a strong military feel that won't make the guys too uncomfortable, while the gorgeous Cinderella ballgown is straight from your memories of the Disney classic.
How to role play a romantic fantasy
- It may feel weird to call each other by the names of the characters in the movie. Why not make up your own names? Neo and Trinity were hackers' screen names - you could use a login for a forum or chat room. Make a whole new persona, but make it one that you identify with.
- It can sometimes be easier if there's a whole group of you role playing (no, I'm not setting up an orgy here). Get some practice in an amateur acting group, and before long you and your partner will be practicing your lines in private.
- Make a (drinking) game of it. Write out some classic scenes on card (either from a romantic movie, or from literature). Take turns rolling dice to draw a card, and act out the scene together. To spice it up a bit, add "hazards" in between the scene cards, such as dares, stripping, or drink shots.
Anakin and Padme
Have a love affair on a galatic scale
Anakin Skywalker and Padme (Queen Amidala) were deeply in love, despite having to keep their love a secret. But Anakin chose the dark side, hoping to save the life of his loved one, only to destroy everything he cared for.But I bet there's a way to save Anakin... you'll think of something, I'm sure!
Padme costume (as pictured)
Anakin costume (as pictured)
Star Wars fireworks
Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition with Bonus Disc)
Amazon Price: (as of 11/10/2009)
Star Wars - Episode I, The Phantom Menace (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $11.49 (as of 11/10/2009)
Star Wars - Episode II, Attack of the Clones (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $11.49 (as of 11/10/2009)
Star Wars - Episode III, Revenge of the Sith (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $11.49 (as of 11/10/2009)
Who is the sexiest Jedi?
Neo and Trinity
It took them a while to get together, but Neo and Trinity were ultra-cool and super-sexy during the process. They both had to save each other's life several times (always good for upping the romance level). And they kicked Matrix butt on the way.These costumes don't come with boots, so see my lens on pirate costumes if you need instructions on turning a pair of shoes into boots using gaiters.
Neo costume (as pictured right)
Trinity costume (as pictured left)
Morpheus costume
Albino twin costume
Matrix reminder
The Ultimate Matrix Collection (The Matrix/ The Matrix Reloaded/ The Matrix Revolutions/ The Animatrix)
Amazon Price: (as of 11/10/2009)
Surprise!
Make your date fun and special...
- Secretly order costumes and be dressed in yours to surprise your partner. Set up the evening around the theme of your costumes, from the food to the music.
- Hire or buy a movie that is a particular favourite for your partner, or one they have been wanting to see. Set it up ready to play and leave a trail of clues leading to the TV.
- Rearrange the living room (or bedroom), either according to the costume theme you've chosen, or just romantically filled with candles, incense, soft music, and beautifully draped fabrics.
- Go overboard on flowers. You don't have to buy expensive roses either - plan ahead and dry the petals of cut flowers and even wild flowers. Pop into a florist's shop and ask if they will sell (or give) you their wilted, unsold stock. These dried and semi-dried petals still make an impressive sight sprinkled all over the sofa, carpet, and bed. You can write your lover's name in petals, too.
Win her heart with a dozen red roses
Need some advice on how to keep flowers fresh and beautiful?
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Flowers for any occasion
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Flowers remain a staple gift for all occasions, from the romance of Valentine's Day and anniversaries, to wishing someone a quick recovery from an illness. But it can be hard to organise flowers for a special someone who is in a different country to...
Fight it out
Fighting can be fun... and it leads to action of a different kind
- Have a pillow fight with your partner
- Go for a paintball or laser games session
- Buy cheap water pistols and drench each other (clothing that goes slightly see through when wet is perfect for this)
- Buy bubble blowers and try to cover your partner in bubbles.
- Tickle wrestle (if you can stand it!).
- Thumb wrestle
- Have a soft toy fight
Or hug it out instead...
Cleopatra and Marc Anthony
The Egyptian queen Cleopatra charmed thousands in her time, including the Roman general Marc Anthony.
Cleopatra costume, including wig and headpiece (as pictured right)
Cleopatra wig
Marc Anthony costume basics (as pictured left)
Marc Anthony helmet
Roman Sword
Roman sandals
Ramses and matching Nephertiti/Cleopatra costumes
Love affairs of ancient Egypt
Cleopatra
The original with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 11/10/2009)
Antony and Cleopatra
Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 11/10/2009)
Rustic pirates
All those lonely nights out at sea... how could two sexy pirates not fall in love? Especially when there's all that treasure to go hunting for.Rustic Pirate costume (left)
Rustic Pirate Lady (as pictured right)
Plenty of pirate ideas...
The original Pirate Costumes lens
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Pirate Costumes
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Get ready for Pirates of the Caribbean 4 in 2011! Pirates are bigger and better than ever. Even Rolling Stone Keith Richards agreed that the pirate's life was for him, when he rigged up to play Captain Jack Sparrow's father in Pirates of the Caribbean...
Caribbean capers
Orlando and Johnny anyone?
Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl (Three-Disc Special Edition)
Amazon Price: (as of 11/10/2009)
Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $17.49 (as of 11/10/2009)
Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 11/10/2009)
Superheroes
Rescue each other. Have a bat and catfight. And then make it up...Batman costume (as pictured right)
Catwoman costume (as pictured right)
Robin Costume
Batgirl Costume
Zorro costume (pictured left)
Lady Zorro costumeSpider-Man reversable black Venon/red Spider-Man muscle costume
Mary-Jane red wig (select "Fire-Red" from colour option)
Superman costume
Lois Lane black wig
Star-crossed Galactic Trekking and Star Battling lovers
Face it, human beings are attracted to the unknown, the dangerous, and anything that doesn't belong to them. Take the "two strangers meeting for the first time" scenario to the next level - one, or both, is an alien... And if two characters are sworn enemies, the attraction can be even greater.
Why not mix your TV shows up? Pair up the Borgs and the Cylons. Or match Captain Janeway with Captain Apollo...
Battlestar Galactica Starbuck costume (Top left)
Battlestar Galactica Captain Apollo costume (centre)
Star Trek Starfleet woman's costume (as pictured far right)
Star Trek Starfleet men's costume
Star Trek
Star Trek The Original Series - The Complete First Season
Amazon Price: (as of 11/10/2009)
Star Trek The Next Generation - The Complete First Season
Amazon Price: $41.99 (as of 11/10/2009)
Star Trek Voyager - The Complete First Season
Amazon Price: $41.99 (as of 11/10/2009)
Star Trek Deep Space Nine - The Complete First Season
Amazon Price: $41.99 (as of 11/10/2009)
Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica - Season 2.0 (Episodes 1-10)
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Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 11/10/2009)
Battlestar Galactica: Season 2.5 (Episodes 11-20)
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Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 11/10/2009)
Battlestar Galactica - Razor (Unrated Extended Edition)
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Amazon Price: $8.49 (as of 11/10/2009)
Shrek and Fiona
As Shrek and Fiona discovered, It's not what you look like on the outside, it's who you are on the inside.
Shrek costume (as pictured right)
Fiona costume (as pictured left)
Shrek lovin'
Shrek/Shrek 2
Amazon Price: (as of 11/10/2009)
Shrek the Third (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 11/10/2009)
Count Dracula and Lucy/Mina
Two of Count Dracula's most famous conquests were Lucy Westenra and Wilhelmina Murray. While Lucy's fate is tragic, Mina survives - so you choose which of these hungry ladies suits you best.
Count Dracula (pictured left)
Lady Vampire costume (as pictured right)
Or go modern:
Cain, the Vampire Tyrant
Vampires
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Amazon Price: (as of 11/10/2009)
Interview with the Vampire
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 11/10/2009)
Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Collector's Set (40 discs)
Amazon Price: $166.99 (as of 11/10/2009)
Angel - Season One
Amazon Price: (as of 11/10/2009)
The Corpse Bride and Scraps
If you're going to a costume party all alone...
Emily, the Corpse Bride, doesn't get her happy ending, but she does get her revenge.
Corpse Bride costume (as pictured left) and Corpse Bride wig (sold separately)
Scraps, the corpse dog (as pictured right)
Deathly Brides
Until death do us (not) part
Tim Burton's Corpse Bride (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $5.49 (as of 11/10/2009)
Tim Burton's Corpse Bride: An Invitation to the Wedding (Newmarket Pictorial Moviebook)
Amazon Price: $23.96 (as of 11/10/2009)
Beetlejuice
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Are you game?
I'd love to hear your thoughts, ideas, or comments. Drop me a note :-)
daoine wrote...
in reply to amy1980 LOL. Try a colour theme and a hat or mask that you surprise him with just before you walk into the party - less time to argue!
http://www.squidoo.com/colourthemedcostumes
Posted October 06, 2009
amy1980 wrote...
You need a section entitled "How To Trick Your Partner Into Dressing Up With You" :) These are so great, but I have an unwilling husband!
Posted October 05, 2009
ChineseKitesforKids wrote...
Great costume ideas here. I like the idea of couples dressing up and I always have. It's always a crowd pleaser! I'm going to lens roll this to my Halloween Costumes for Couples lens! Thanks for sharing!! 5*****
Posted July 05, 2009
mybunnysuit wrote...
These are really good. I especially like the corpse bride and scraps costume because I don't know any guy who likes to do the whole partners thing but you could always force a dog to do it.
Posted November 12, 2008
BigGirlBlue wrote...
A great lens full of lots of ideas! I thought of a few more while surfing through your lens: Butterfly/Butterfly catcher, Buffy and Angel, Fred and Daphne, Brad and Angelina.
Posted September 10, 2008
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