| It's fun to look back at the various decades and | | | | things are just two of the items that characterize |
| dress in decade costumes once the occasion | | | | the seventies decade costumes. Lots of glitter |
| arises. Each decade had its own unique charm. | | | | and sparkles for the ladies and dramatic afros for |
| From poodle skirts in the 50's to the grunge look | | | | anyone who is willing are just a few of the |
| in the 90's, they all offer something | | | | accessories to choose from. Bell bottoms came |
| unique.Dressing in decade costumes may be a little | | | | back in style not too long ago so they should be |
| easier than dressing in a superhero costume, for | | | | fairly easy to locate. You can also check in second |
| example. Most of us have decade costumes | | | | hand clothing stores and costume shops.The |
| already in our closets and we may not even | | | | EightiesTeased hair and heavy metal and all the |
| know it. Plus, these items are easy to replicate | | | | fashions that were attached to this music are just |
| and find clothing for.Here is some advice on how | | | | some of the things you can do to make yourself |
| to put together your own decade costumes for | | | | look like you were from the eighties. On hair the |
| your next dress-up event.The FiftiesPoodle skirts | | | | longer and more teased it is the more authentic |
| and pony tails characterize this era. You can | | | | you will look. For inspiration, makes and females |
| actually find outfits from this decade in costume | | | | alike can learn a lot by watching those old music |
| shops and even in stores. Also check in your | | | | videos. For a change of pace you can also use |
| relatives' attics, vintage clothing shops and of | | | | other movies such as Flash or even shows such |
| course eBay.The SixtiesThe sixties were a fun | | | | as Miami Vice for yet even more eighties |
| time. This is the era of the hippie. Think John | | | | inspiration.The NinetiesThe nineties really weren't |
| Lennon, long hair, long skirts, and lots of flowers | | | | so long ago but it may be fun to dress up in |
| and beads. Sixties style clothing still comes in and | | | | grunge clothing for your nineties decade |
| out of style so chances are pretty good that you | | | | costumes. Think Nirvana and Pearl Jam. A pair of |
| have the clothes in your closet. If not, they should | | | | thick combat boots and lots of flannel will do a lot |
| be fairly easy to obtain in a regular department | | | | to give you the right look.Phil Sikes writes about |
| store or in second hand clothing shops.The | | | | costume accessories and other related topics for |
| SeventiesBell bottoms and disco music- these | | | | the Get In Costume website. |