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Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Halloween Costume

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Someone's In the Wolf

I tend to pick some really strange Halloween costumes. Sometimes the more obscure the better! Last year I recreated a 'wolf in sheep's clothing' take from Queens of the Stone Age's Someone's In the Wolf music video. Here's how you can create it as well.

First, a little background...

So this is where I got the inspiration for the costume. Or, you could say, ripped off the idea. Someone's In the Wolf is a song off the fourth QOTSA album Lullabies To Paralyze and the video is typical of the band's style.
Queens Of The Stone Age - Someone's In The Wolf
by QueensStoneAgeVEVO | video info

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Little lamb, little lamb...

The mask

It took a little work, but I eventually tracked down the same mask the band used in their music video. I believe at some point the band sold them on their website, so you much be lucky enough and already own one.

If you don't, I found the mask at BuyCostumes.com. It is also avaliable here at NightmareFactory.com

The mask is made of relatively fragile plastic, and intended for children, so be careful with it.

The other alternative, if you're not able to find the mask or aren't going for the authentic look from the music video, is to find any suitable sheep/lamb mask from any Hallowe'en costume store and go for it!

Big Bad Wolf

How to make the tail and paws

Where I diverted from the video is in the adding of a tail and paws to my costume, to give others a hint as to why the heck I'm wearing a lamb mask and street clothes.

I picked up three pieces of long fake fur from a craft store (JoAnn's or Michael's would have it) and a bottle of craft glue.

To make the tail I left the piece intact, folding it over into a tube-like shape, then glued it to itself to form a basic tail. I later pinned it to the inside of the back of my pants so it fell down to look like a tail was hidden under my jacket.

The paws were really cuffs. I cut the fur into strips that would wrap my wrists then safety pinned them tightly around my wrists so the fur flowed out from my jacket sleeves. Voila, imitation paws!

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The completed wolf in sheep's clothing

To finish the look, I wore black pants, boots, a leather jacket, and a black shirt. In the video, the wolves wear normal street clothes along with their masks, so you can pretty much go with your own style.

As I said, the fake fur tail and paws were additives of my own doing and completely optional. Another idea would be to take along a (fake) sharp knife like the ones in the video, if you're a QOTSA fan. Any and all variations would be completely up to you. The more imaginative the better!

All-in-all, one of the most easy yet completely inventive Hallowe'en costumes you'll ever have. Enjoy!

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  • halloweenprops Sep 29, 2011 @ 5:50 am | delete
    Both costumes look great!
  • Ener-G Oct 29, 2010 @ 1:18 am | delete
    What a fabulous idea for a costume!
  • awelldressedbullet Oct 7, 2010 @ 10:35 pm | delete
    Like the custome? No, I love it! This is just so unique and so cool!
  • Sylvestermouse Sep 25, 2010 @ 8:31 pm | delete
    Oh, this is really cool! I love them all.
  • WindyWinters Sep 14, 2010 @ 4:36 am | delete
    Yikes! A Wolf!
  • JaguarJulie Sep 11, 2010 @ 1:33 pm | delete
    Well, now -- I too like to find the obscure with meaning -- this is a good one!
  • dagsmith Jun 20, 2010 @ 7:59 pm | delete
    I love all your costume lenses - all are filled with great ideas!
  • Evelyn_Saenz Feb 4, 2009 @ 3:35 am | delete
    What a costume! That wolf can certainly pull the wool over someone's eyes!

    5 Stars, favored and lensrolled to Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?.
  • LeslieBrenner May 18, 2008 @ 11:53 am | delete
    Great lens MissBat, and a wonderful costume! 5 stars.
  • BFuniv.com May 7, 2008 @ 12:26 pm | delete
    Very nice. If that doesn't start an interesting conversation, nothing will.
  • GypsyPirate Oct 25, 2007 @ 10:25 pm | delete
    Great idea! Thanks for joining us in The SquidBOO Home!
  • Pierce_This_2 Sep 28, 2007 @ 4:23 am | delete
    Fantastic looking costume! How to measure a belly button ring
  • 1SquidAddict Sep 26, 2007 @ 7:36 am | delete
    5* lens! Welcome to the group!
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  • rms Sep 25, 2007 @ 10:52 am | delete
    REally cute costume idea!
  • flowski Sep 13, 2007 @ 5:33 pm | delete
    WOW, what a cool idea for a Halloween costume! I like the addition of the tail, nice touch.
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