Random Costumes I just remembered I have!

1. Barrel
A foam barrel, realistic wood plank print, adjustable straps to hang over shoulders.

2. Charlie Brown
Yellow shirt with Black Zigzag printed around it.
Add Black shorts and brown shoes you're ready to go.

Can you find my costume?

3. Waldo (pictured right)
Red and white striped shirt, red and white knit hat, Blue pants available (or use your own, these were actually my skating pants in stretch denim any simple blue pants will do.)

4. White 70's Jumpsuit.
Brand is "male" as proven by the small patch with that word on the back of the left hip.
Size Small (very small)

There's still time to find a costume for Halloween!!!

Halloween is Thursday!

There will still be another round of Halloween and Day of the Dead Parties this weekend.

Don't panic, there's still time to find a costume, I can help you.

Look over the other posts and pictures on this blog and if you see something or think you might like something similar (I probably have it, just not pictured.) 

Trust that I can work with you and your budget to get you looking good and having fun this Halloween weekend.

Contact me here ASAP.

Tuxedo's and other formal wear.

I have a few because I couldn't pass up bargains when I was looking to be ready for a show and then my rich uncle gave me all of his.
Waist sizes are measure as true sizes, because they aren't labeled.

1. Christian Dior, Monsieur, Paris/New York
Jacket and pants (pictured left)
Black wool, Satin peak lapels, out seam tape, and covered buttons, Double breasted four button closure front, three buttons on each sleeve. Satin edges on front pockets.
NON-adjustable satin waist band 35in, that crosses front smoothly, has suspender buttons, 29.5in inseam.


2. Nordstrom Chaps by Ralph Loren
Jacket and pants.
Black wool, Satin lapels, out seam tape and covered buttons, single button closure front, four buttons on each sleeve.
Adjustable waist, 33in max. has suspender buttons, 33.5in inseam.

3. Calvin Klein,
Jacket and pants
Black wool, Corded Satin lapels, out seam tape, covered buttons, Single button closure, four buttons on each sleeve, tie to match lapels etc.
Adjustable waist, 32in max. has suspender buttons, 31in inseam.

4. Claiborne
Jacket and pants
Black Rayon/poly blend (slight sheen), self lapels, 3 button closure, three buttons each sleeve. 40R
Non-adjustable waist 32. two pleats each side. 30in inseam.


5. Vintage: Robert Kent, exclusively at Walt Jordan, Long Beach
Dinner Jacket (only)
Off White Silk Shantung, Self shawl collar, single button closure, two buttons each sleeve, flap pockets.

6. WFF by Farah Designer Series
Dinner Jacket (only)
Off White Mohair, Self lapel, two button closure, three buttons each sleeve, patch pockets. 42R

7. International Male
Dinner Jacket (only)
White linen, self lapel, single button closure, three pearl buttons each sleeve. Size L

8. Andre Velasco
Dinner Jacket only
Dark Slate Bule Linen, self lapel, six button double breasted closure, flap pockets, four buttons each sleeve. Size M

9. Winter Silks
Dinner Jacket only
Black Silk, Self lapel, three button closure, flap pockets on front, zippered inside chest pockets, three buttons each sleeve, Size M

10. Greg Peters
Pants only
Black Velvet (cotton/polyester) non-adjustable waist, 34in  no pleats.

Unique Accessoires

1. Rainbow Sequined Cumberbund
2. Black Top Hat
3. Black bow tie with pin size white dots.
4. Red Satin bow tie.

Animals

I have the components to help you create:
All could substitute tights for union suit if your comfortable with exposing chest.
OR for ladies your own tights and lacy bra/ bustier could be quite sexy...

1. Donkey, that references all the fairytale and mythical donkeys.
Beige Union Suit with black cross on back, Wig with Black Crest that attaches to button on back, button on tail, Coconut Hooves for hands, Hoof platform heals ladies size 11.
(need the "Donkey" ears from Universal Studios to complete this though)

2. Flying Monkey Black
Black Union Suit, Black wings, Pill box Hat, Black tail, vest (not shown.)

3. Black Puss in Boots
Black Union Suit, Black Tail, Ears, Over the shoulder Sword holder and plastic sword.
Could also substitute the beige union suit for a Siamese look.

4. Wolf
Grey ears, and matching Tail, knit fur legs,
Tail is best safety pinned onto a jacket or shirt.

5. Pluto
Pluto hat, Red dog collar, Yellow tights, Long black tail (pin on).
(Need a yellow shirt or willing to bare your chest.)

6. White Fox
(NOT finished yet.)

7. Bunny

Liturgical.

Nun:

Scapula, seaweed fiber (black fabric that covers chest.)

Shoulder cover, Silk (mock turtle dickie)

White Head Cover, White silk (Balaclava)

Black Head Drape, (black polyester, with padded white edge.)

Small wall cross as a LARGE pectoral cross.

I wore it over a Black Priest frock Coat (also available), Could be worn over any trench coat or a long sleeve black night shirt.

Priest:

My actual Priest Cassock (Frock Coat)

Either a Silk mock Turtle dickie OR leather priest collar dickie.

Small Wall Cross as a LARGE pectoral cross

Cross top, Black Felt Cardinal hat available.

Cardinal (not shown:)
Red Designer Fitted Cardinal Cassock
Felt lined, Under Apron available for modesty.
Either a Silk mock Turtle dickie OR leather priest collar dickie.

SMall wall cross as LARGE pectoral cross.

Poet Shirts, Peasant Shirts, Renaissance Shirts

I have a total of a 12  such shirts.
All work as Renaissance unless otherwise noted
Some I have made, some purchased.
Most are white or off white. Most are Cotton.
Some have stitching details in either white or black.
Some are designed to be well vented to prevent/reduce overheating.
Some are colors or black

Colors
1. Black
Cotton gauze, snap cuffs, short collar

2. Purple
Cotton regular shirt weight, Sting tie cuffs,

3. Blue
Cotton regular shirt weight, ribbon tie cuffs.

4. Green
Cotton regular shirt weight, ribbon tie cuffs.

Off Whites
1. Very pale sage green tinted white.
Pollyester, light weight, lace ruffle down front (17th-18th century)

2. Off white
Cotton Muslin, panelled seaming, and edge, point collar.

3. Off white
Slub Silk, heavy weight look light weight feel, mandarin collar
(must not be exposed to alcohol in perfumes or hair sprays, it dissolves the fabric.)

True White all cotton.
1. White with Black Cross detail and black edges on pleated collar and sleeves

2. RENTED White with Black edge detail on ruffled sleeves.

3. White all over chain detail floral eyelet pattern, mandarin collar.

4. White floral and eyelet stripe, scalloped edges and pleated full sleeves, frog closure on neck and sleeves.

5. White floral eyelet.

Renaissance Men's Wear

I have a lot of incomplete pieces as well as the following.
Most are very close to historically accurate, Loaning them for rental will allow me the funds to correct inaccuracies and complete more parts.
Shirts and tights, and flat caps are not listed but for all I have multiple options that will coordinate in stock, and shoes in limited sizes.
The following are only suggested combinations.


1. Cinderfella (after fairy godmother) (photo right)

   Blue and brown silks and tapestries.
Doublet with Sleeves attached (zippered closure)
Pained Slopes

2. Cinderfella (before fairy godmother)
    Blue and Brown Silks, black and off white plaid.
Plaid vest, ribbon closures, Silk patches,
Silk Short Breeches.

3. Black Prince
   Black suede, velvet and black on black tapestry.
Sued Doublet without sleeves
Black Pained slopes

4. Brown Peasant (also a pirate base) Photo right at right.
Simple Peasant shirt (choose from selection of more than one)
Long (un-pianed) slopes

5. RENTED Blue Grey Peasant (also a pirate base)
Simple peasant shirt (choose from selection of more than one)
Long grey (with fine blue strippes) Cordoroy pants. Can be rolled up inside to be worn much shorter.

Elves, Fairies, Medieval and other Tunics

Many of these can also be styled to be elves, or fairies, I have at least two sets of fairy wings for this.

1. Peter Pan (Sexy)
Green,
Stretch velvet, short just past hips, edge cut in points, Sleeveless.
matching tights also sash, and hat available.

2. Early Renaissance
Black,
Stretch velvet, deep lace up front, short standing collar, attached split sleeves.
Selection of poet shirts and tights to coordinate, also belts, shoes and pouches (purses).

3. Upper Class Later Medieval Velvet (2).
Blue OR Red,
Scalloped edges, Upper thigh length, Quarter length sleeves, Gold trim, Separate matching cowl necks.
Selection of poet shirts and tights to coordinate, also belts, shoes and pouches (purses).

4. Lower Class Earlier Medieval Cotton (2)
Blue OR Green,
Studded, Crenelated edges, Just above knee length, Three Quarter length sleeves,
Selection of tights to coordinate, also belts, shoes and pouches (purses).

5. RENTED Executioner (Medieval/Renaissance) (Pictured right)
Black,
Polyester knit. Silver studs on edges, Knee-calf length, Full length sleeves.
matching black hood with long pointy/floppy top.
Selection of tights to coordinate, also belts, shoes and pouches (purses).

6. Back Knight
Black and Red
Cotton Over Tunic Lined in Red. Red Rampant lion embroidered on chest.
Flat edges, split up center to allow horse riding. About knee length. Sleeveless.
I have the chain mail shirt and head piece to wear with this and the cap to wear under that mail.
I have long sleeve knit shirt and a selection of tights to coordinate, also belts, shoes and pouches (purses).

7. Russian Traditional Tunic
Green with printed trim, straight edges, Thigh length, Full length sleeves
Can be worn with black pants or tights have hat and sash to coordinate.

Capes, Robes, Coats.

Note pictures temporarily lost while editing format.

1. Ghostly (Martha Stewart Collection)
Floor dragging (can be cut shorter) full layered white tulle with hood perfect for a ghost. There's a long tunic made to wear with it but any predominantly white body costume would work with this.

2. White Cotton lined in Dark Red
Reversible, padded with hood, at least calf length, (made to be worn open.) Styled to work with medieval crusader costumes, can be used with anything from ancient Rome through late Renaissance and Early American period looks.

3. Zantana,
see Super Heros post

4. "The 300"
licensed knit polly version.

5. Spider Lady
Black sheer with purple glitter spider web motif. no collar no hood at least calf length.

6. Phantom of the Opera, Delux
Black velvet with white satin lining, and arm slits at least calf length.
Ask about a tuxedo to complete the look...

7. Grim Reaper/Sorcerer/Emperor Palpatine(pictured below)

Black stretch velvet, unlined, long pointy hood AND a stand up collar option, long pointed bell sleeves, ankle length.

Note 8 and 9 can be combined for a lined cape.

8. Dracula/Phantom/Sherlock Holms
Black Satin,  calf length.
   two collar options
   A. High (above eyes) Stiff Black Satin,
   B. Floppy (unstiffened lays down)

9. Elegant Devil
Red Satin, High (ear hight) Stiff collar, calf length.

10. Sherlock Holms/Cowboy
Black Leather Duster, Cape shouldered, removable warmth lining.

11. Neo.
Black Frock Coat Ankle length full sweeping bottom.

12. Scary Devil Red Cape
Knit, no colar, edge cut in points, averages thigh length.
Furry tights, horned hat etc also available, can be combined with #9 for a different look.

Supper Heros

Spider Man: (I won a costume contest at Pistons in this months ago.)
   Complete Full body costume.
   Two head cover options.
   Boot covers, and gloves.

Wolverine.
    Full Body costume, with muscle padding.
    Yellow tights to line and extend legs.
    Mask and head cover, latex
    Hand "blades"

Zantana (sp.), VERY SKIMPY
    Low cut black singlet, with open back and attached Burgundy cape, hangs past thighs for some modesty.
    Black top hat,
    Black Bow tie
   

Uniforms

I have

Sailor (Russian Navy):
  WOOL summer weight blue and white striped sweater, (would loan for cost of the appropriate hat which I need to purchase, you could use hat as part of loan. I cover cleaning cost on these.)
   You need to add a pair of black or dark blue pants. (or try my extra pair of US Navy pants...)

Sailor (US Navy):
  WOOL Pants, Tunic, and Pea Coat, Poly Kerchief, Cotton Dixie Cup Hat. all matched insignia with three stripes and a propeller.
  Wool Tunic (extra slightly larger) no insignia.

Air Force:
  Two complete uniforms in two sizes (40R and 38R jackets, 34 and 32 pants.)
  Sleeve length options for both sizes in the shirts (16 neck w/35 length, and 15.5 neck with 33 length.)



Boy Scout.
   One complete, from hat to socks and all in between.

Note the interesting configuration of merit badges and other patches (most are official BSA, all are regulation size and placement):
Troupe 66, Marin County (San Francisco Bridge),
Cock, Duct tape mummification, Pig (out of view)
Beer Mug, Tap, Recycling (out of view)
Three knots,
Pup/Dog Patrol patch (right arm out of view)
All standard patches are present.

Cub Scout
   One complete (Wolf Cub,) from hat to pants (two options in size: 32 W pants and 34 W convertible to shorts.) and standard blue web belt with cub scout buckle.
   Also enough to outfit a second person as the "adult" with the scout in an official adult cub scout polo shirt size small.
 Can complete a second cub scout (Bear Cub) with enough notice from existing child size stock.

Police, NOVELTY
  A complete spandex policeman uniform size s/m, includes shirt, hat, shorts, badge, cuffs...

Star Treck TOS

I have:
Med/large Red shirt (engineering)
Small/Med Blue Shirt (Science)
Either  can be worn with
Black silk mock turtle neck (Optional for warmth really, or your own mock turtle neck)
Black knit pants (or your own)
Black boots (or your own)
Black Socks to tuck in pants, (or your own)

Phaser,
battery operated Tribble,

Ancient Warriors

I have a one piece gladiator costume in brown and gold, and accessories to complete the look.

And I have a Cape, Helmet etc. for "The 300"

Togas

I have four.

Two are light weight knits
One is woven
The fourth is a single piece item with the drape attached to the long tunic.

They are two pieces each: a tunic and a drape.

One is white jersey with a gold trim for both layers.

Second is white Polyester for the tunic layer, and royal blue for the drape. Both have a gold and black trim.

The woven consists of a beige cotton tunic and a white linen drape, no trim.

I also have an additional long white knit tunic that could be substituted for any of the tunics in these to be more modest (or line the one piece version to make it more opaque.)

overview.

I realized I have A LOT of costumes that I own and many of you might be needing a costume to wear for Halloween.

Some of these were purchased for my larger boyfriends at the time so don't assume they are all strictly my size.

General Categories include
Pirates
Renasance
Medieval
Super Hero
Military Uniforms
Scouting Uniforms
Togas
Nun
Priest
Cowboy
Tuxedos
Star Trek

I will set up a post for each type as a list.
Contact me here or back on Facebook.