Shopping for plus size costumes.
First it started with ombre hair, then scarves, then nails, then maxi dresses and jeans… Nothing is above being ombre-ized, not even costumes. Some of the hottest costumes featuring the ombre technique tend to be Gothic in nature like vampires and witches but you can find really nice ombre goddess costumes too. From left to…
Flipping through the plus size costume pages it sometimes feels like there are little options beyond being a vampire, a witch, or a sexy wench. Sure there are the goddesses but you already know you are a goddess 365 days of the year. So what are your other options: The Eskimo Kiss costume is cute…
Halloween is only two weekends away but you still have time to shop for plus size costumes at Buy Costumes. They currently have a discount promotion running: spend $25 get $5 off, Spend $50 get $10 etc. When I was looking through the selection I noticed there were many styles already sold out but I…
Here are three quick do-it-yourself (DIY) costumes: Bag of Jelly Bellies Equipment: Large clear garbage bag, bag of colorful balloons, thick satin ribbon, white tights, shorts and t-shirt. Directions: Hold plastic bag up to yourself with opening of bag at head. Mark spot for the thickness of your thighs on bottom edge. Mark on sides…
If you have the time, the initiative and the moxie you can create a pretty awesome Halloween costume in your size. Here is a listing of ten of my favorite do-it-yourself (DIY) ideas from around the web. You do not need to be a seamstress to try these although some will be easier than others:…
A few weeks back Halloween Costumes asked me if I would review one of their plus size costumes. I chose the Deluxe Black Plus Size Flapper which is available in sizes 1x to 4x. I was told at the time that this costume is “exclusive to our company” so you know there will not be…
Here is a price comparison of three of my favorite plus size alternative costumes (this is part of my Top 15 Plus Size Halloween Costumes). When I say “alternative” I am referring to any costume that is not of the traditional vampire, witch, pirate theme. : Day of the Dead Bride – This kit includes…
Here is a price comparison of three of my favorite plus size pirate and wench costumes (this is part of my Top 15 Plus Size Halloween Costumes). Everyone loves a great pirate. Arg… Because they are virtually interchangeable I have categorized them together.: Gypsy Maiden – This kit comes with a top, a skirt, a…