Alien Costumes

Is there life on other planets? And if so, what do the aliens look like? Some people believe in the existence of aliens and some don’t. But, whether they are a figment of the imagination, or are actually present somewhere out there in the cosmos, it sure is fun to imagine how they look and to become an alien via costumes.

With every new bit of alien lore – movies, books, or graphic novels – space alien costumes get ever more popular. Men and boys especially find aliens intriguing. Perhaps it is because most of the fiction regarding aliens is filled with violence and war; girls just don’t like that kind of stuff!

So you want to be an alien. You don’t have to wait for Halloween or a UFO convention, if you’re an enthusiast, or you just want to have a bit of fun, an alien costume might just be the thing for you. But how do you make an alien costume? Are there guidelines to follow? It’s really up to you what kind of alien you want to be and what you think a person from another planet might be like. The best design is of your own imagining. Remember, if you don’t like it, you can always try again. There really are no rules involved.

Along with your own great imagination, what you will need for a great costume is some materials, for instance some fabric, paper, latex rubber or perhaps even a spandex suit. Pick you alien persona. You could go for the most common alien, the well-known "Gray," or you can create something that is your own unique idea. For beginners, the Gray is the easiest to create; more experienced costume creators can try their hand at a whole new species.

The next item on the agenda is to take your measurements. You should be thorough and accurate. Some measurements you might need include your waist, inseam, neck, arms and chest; you want to make sure your costume is the proper fit. One more measure to know is the circumference of your head, in case you want a whole-head mask.

Find your materials; now that you’ve decided on the alien you’re going to become, this should be relatively easy. For the popular Gray, you might try to find a gray body suit for to create the gray skin.
Decide if you’re going to wear a mask and then design one that best matches you alien. If you can find the right color material, you can always use paints or dyes to achieve the desired color.

You can use a robe to hide any imperfections in your new costume. This technique will also simplify the task for beginners. You can also incorporate comical elements into your costume. Your Gray might be wearing tennis shoes or it might even be dressed in a Hawaiian shirt, sunglasses and a Panama hat.

The best design is of your own imagining. Remember, if you don’t like it, you can always try again. There really are no rules involved.

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