carnival
Five great costumes from famous movies
Waistcoat, jeans and shirt – the “Back to the Future” look is complete!
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Still missing the costume for the carnival party? One or the other film classic offers inspiration for a creative disguise.
If you still don’t have a funny idea in mind for the old women’s carnival, let alone a suitable costume hanging at home, a few simple tricks will help: With these five self-made and creative costumes you don’t have to throw yourself into unnecessary costs. Let’s just be inspired by these movie icons!
“The Seven Year Itch”: Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe’s outfit from the classic film “The Seven Year Itch” is probably one of the most famous costumes in film history. The look is also ideal for a quick last-minute disguise. All a woman needs is a white halterneck dress with a flared pleated skirt, white pumps and red lipstick. If you don’t have naturally blond hair, you also have to get a blond curly wig.
“Breakfast at Tiffany’s”: Audrey Hepburn
The film character Holly Golightly lived mainly from Audrey Hepburn’s graceful appearance. But the outfit in which the party girl made “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” is also remembered today. The recognition value of this disguise is high! What it takes is a little black dress, long black gloves and oversized sunglasses. As in the film, the outfit is upgraded with lots of pearl jewelry and an elegant updo.
“Tramp”: Charlie Chaplin
All you need for the perfect “Charlie Chaplin” look is a slightly too baggy black suit, a white shirt, a bow tie, black shoes, suspenders and a bowler hat. A walking stick makes the whole thing an absolute eye-catcher. Slip into the clothes you have put together and then apply white make-up to your face. With a black make-up pencil you then paint thick eyebrows and the iconic Chaplin beard.
“Dirty Dancing”: Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey
“I carried a watermelon” or “My baby belongs to me”, with these sentences lovers can also score at carnival. The famous roles of Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray from “Dirty Dancing” make the perfect couples costume. All she needs is tight jeans, a tight white blouse and a wild, curly hairstyle. For the disguise he needs tight black jeans, a black tank top and his hair gelled back.
“Back to the Future”: Michael J. Fox
Men will love this costume idea. Because it is not only funny, but also comfortable and practical. Every man should have the individual clothes for Marty McFly from “Back to the Future” in his closet. All you need is light-colored jeans, a red T-shirt over which you pull a light blue checked shirt, a denim jacket and a red-orange quilted jacket without sleeves.