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Do It Yourself Disney Villain Costumes
Are you tired of the typical super hero and princess costumes worn on Halloween? Why not shake things up this year and dress up as a Disney villain? Not only are they unique, but they also make for an exciting and creative costume. Here are some DIY Disney villain costume ideas that are sure to impress:
Maleficent
Bring out your inner villain by dressing up as Maleficent, one of the most iconic Disney villains of all time. To create this costume, you will need:
- Black floor-length dress or skirt
- Black lace shawl
- Horn headpiece (you can find these online or make one yourself with foil and paper mache)
- Dark makeup with bold eyebrows and red lipstick
Ursula
Step into the shoes of the sea witch by creating a DIY Ursula costume. Here are the items you’ll need:
- Purple maxi skirt or dress
- Black corset
- Black tutu petticoat
- Octopus tentacles (you can make these by attaching purple and black fabric to foam pool noodles)
- White wig with a bun shaped like Ursula’s
Cruella de Vil
If you prefer a more glamorous villain, go with a Cruella de Vil costume. To make this costume, here’s what you’ll need:
- Black and white wig or spray paint for hair
- Black dress with a high slit
- Red gloves
- Faux fur coat or stole (use white fur and spray paint half of it black)
- A cigarette holder
Jafar
If you prefer to embrace a more villainous persona, go for a Jafar costume. To create this costume, you’ll need:
- Red or purple cape
- Black fitted vest
- Red pants or skinny jeans (or leggings)
- Black turban
- Gotee facial hair and dark makeup
- Snake staff (or you can make one by attaching a toy snake to a wooden dowel rod and spray painting it gold)
With these costumes, you’ll have a unique and memorable Halloween. Not to mention, you’ll be the envy of all other party guests who didn’t think of dressing up as a Disney villain. So, go out and have some fun creating these DIY Disney villain costumes and unleash your inner villain for a night.
The trend in Halloween costumes keeps changing, but one of the themes that always remains popular is Disney villains. These iconic villains provide a perfect opportunity for some creative DIY costumes that are sure to make you stand out in any Halloween crowd. With a bit of resourcefulness and imagination, you can use readily available resources to whip up a stunning and unique Disney villain costume.
One of the most popular DIY Disney villain costumes is the classic Ursula outfit from The Little Mermaid. You can recreate the classic look from the movie by using a plus-size purple dress or maxi skirt as a base, and then adding an off-the-shoulder white top or crop top and long gloves. Finish off the look with a tiara and some stylishly ratted hair. To complete the look, carry around an oversized, plush sea creature of some kind (like an Octopus or a blowfish).
For villains from more recent movies, you might decide to go with Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, or Queen of Hearts from Alice in Wonderland. A simple black dress or black maxi-skirt are good options for the base of these looks, and make sure to add some crazily tall heels for the perfect effect. You can use costume jewelry for the Queen’s extravagant necklaces, and for Maleficent, you can use a simple green headband to don her signature horns.
Whether you’re an adult looking for an impressive costume for the next Halloween bash or a parent looking for a fun costume for their little one, you can easily make do with some DIY ideas for Disney villain costumes. With a bit of preparation and resourcefulness, you are sure to get the perfect look that is sure to wow any crowd!