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Plus size costumes: see examples and get tips on finding your perfect Halloween disguise. Updated October 1, 2009. Related info--- Family-Vacation-Getaways.com HOME :: Latest News :: Halloween Costume Photo Contest 2009 :: Captain Jack Sparrow :: Captain Jack, pt 2 :: Children's Animal Costumes :: Clown Costumes :: Darth Vader :: Superhero Costumes :: Disney Princesses :: Pet Costumes :: Pirates/kids :: Plus Size Costumes :: Witch/Vampire costumes :: Wizard of Oz :: Contest Winners 9/08 :: Contest Winners 10/08, pt 1 :: Contest Winners 10/08, pt 2 :: Plus Size CostumesIn 2009, you'll find a greater selection of fun Halloween styles than ever before!In the slide show above, you're viewing pictures of fun & fashionable plus size costumes. This year, you'll find a greater selection than ever before. The styles in the slide show represent only a small portion of Plus Size Costumes available at www.BuyCostumes.com, one of the internet's largest Halloween shops. With over 15,000 costumes, props, accessories & makeup kits, they've truly got "something for everyone" of all sizes and ages. Here's a link to the Plus Size Costume Section What are some tips for selecting the most flattering costume? That's the subject of the rest of this page! You'll also find plus-size costume sewing pattern suggestions, as well. Halloween Costume Photo Contest 2009: It's time for the Family-Vacation-Getaways.com Halloween contest! Do you have a cute costume that you've made or purchased this year? Submit it to the contest...and you might win the $125 Grand Prize! For information, rules, and contest registration, please visit the 2009 Halloween Costume Photo Contest page of this site! Which plus size Halloween costume looks best?Every woman's body is different; time to make an assessment! The best way to find the best-looking costume is to know yourself. What are your body's best points...and what could look a little better?What types of "regular" clothing have you always looked best wearing? What colors, and what styles? One piece or two piece? And with what accessories? Since every teen & woman's body is different, the costume that looks stunning on one person might look only mediocre on another. But that's OK; that's why there are so very many styles made these days. Despite individual differences, though, there are some "general guidelines" that are true for nearly everybody:
This design fact illustrates a basic optical illusion: up and down lines draw the eyes of the onlookers upwards. You'll look taller, and slimmer. Horizontal lines draw people's eyes from side to side...and you'll look shorter and stubbier. Despite this knowledge, not every Plus Size costume designer obeys this rule. Even in 2008, you can find plus-sized Halloween costumes featuring horizontal lines, either in the costume itself or in the stockings worn with the outfit. You can choose these outfits if you want to; but, be forewarned that it's most probably NOT going to be the best look that you can find. Loud colors like bright red, yellow, orange, etc. look best on a larger figure when used as accents. Soft, light colors like beige, white and pastels work well to emphasize good points, like an attractive bust line.
If you have a rounded tummy, then skipping the corset is a good idea. There are a number of costumes available this year that drape gracefully around the midriff section, and give an overall slimming, appealing look. Here are some ways to show off your legs WITHOUT showing off your "dimples:" a.) Wear dark or fishnet stockings. When your legs are covered with flattering hosiery, you will look better in a short costume. White stockings are also popular & hide cellulite...but they don't contribute to an overall slimming look. b.) Side slits, jagged hemline or tatters: A long skirt will seem more daring if you use a slit or two. Pirate dresses are sometimes made entirely of "tatters" of fabric which let your legs or pantyhose show through. c.) Wearing high heels can create a flattering look, but you'll have to think about your comfort, too. If you'll be standing with no place to sit, it may not be worth it to you. Boots may or may not be flattering to the leg...depending on the boot style and the type of costume.
Sewing a Plus-Size Halloween CostumeIn 2009, it's easier than ever to make a great-looking plus-size costumeWhile pattern companies have ALWAYS included plus-sizing in a selection of their costume patterns, 2008 will be remembered as the year that Simplicity introduced the Khalia Ali collection---an entire LINE of costumes and clothing created ESPECIALLY for plus-size women! These cute new costumes feature terrific styling and interesting details, and are sure to save you money over buying a similar outfit at a costume shop. (These luxurious types of costumes generally sell in the $100-$200 range.) It's time for the skinny gals to be envious that they can't fit them...YES, this collection really IS that nice! Examples from the new Kahlia Ali collection at Simplicity.com include--- 1.) Simplicity's plus-size costume pattern #2818, which fits women's sizes 18-32. You'll get a choice of 3 different costumes that can be made from one basic design: a witch, an angel, and a queen. With the witch costume, for example, you'll begin by making a simple, floor-length black sheath dress, over which you'll add a witch's robe made of a tantalizingly sheer fabric. The queen't gown, on the other hand, calls for elegant faux fur trim...with a bejeweled crown (purchased separately) to finish your regal look. 2.) Simplicity's Khaliah Ali costume pattern #2837 will turn you into an ancient Egyptian princess as lovely as Cleopatra. As with the other Khaliah Ali Collection patterns, this can be made in sizes 18W through 32W. An alternate view of this pattern makes an oriental costume...a modernized version of a Japanese kimono. 3.) The following Kahliah Ali plus-size costume makes either a cute gypsy or not-so-wicked witch costume. Simplicity's costume pattern #2521 fits women's sizes 18-32. Although it's really a 1-piece dress, this costume appears to be a several-piece ensemble at first glance (skirt/peasant blouse/laced bodice & over-skirt.) When made with high-quality material, these classic costumes can be used for many years; you'll certainly get tired of them long before they wear out! Other Simplicity plus size patternsThe Kahliah Ali plus size costumes are terrific...but unfortunately, the collection is 'way too small! Therefore, you might not find the exact type of costume you have in mind. Here are some other costumes from Simplicity which include some plus-sizes along with smaller Misses sizes--Historical Plus-size Costumes: (1) Simplicity's Early American women's costume pattern #3723 makes a variety of long dresses straight out of the USA's history books. Become a pilgrim girl, Betsy Ross...or pretend you lived in the Little House on the Prairie. Sizes run up through Misses 22 for this costume set. (2) You can re-create a Civil-War era costume with Simplicity's Antebellum women's costume pattern #3727. This prim and proper look won't let you become a flirtatious Southern Belle...but if you always admired Miss Melanie in "Gone with the Wind," this pattern may be what you're seeking. Another choice is Simplicity's Civil War women's costume pattern #2881, which comes in the same sizes. (3) You could possibly be Romeo's Juliet wearing Simplicity's historical women's costume pattern #2573. This floor-length dress features a beautifully laced bodice, open sleeves, and eye-catching trim. This gown also comes in sizes up to Misses 24. (4) You can become Queen Elizabeth's twin if you make Simplicity's Tudor women's costume pattern #2589. Suggested to be made in rich, colorful velvets and heavy with trim, you'll look regal, indeed in this elegant costume which can be made in sizes up to Misses 24. Fair Damsel--- You could possibly become Lady Guinevere or a Lord of the Rings character if you make Simplicity's women's costume pattern #4940. A floor-length hemline and billowing sleeves are features of this flatteringly-cut dress which comes in sizes up through Misses 26. But, these are far from ALL of the plus-size costumes that are available to sew. Consider being a Wizard of Oz character...like Dorothy, Glenda the Good Witch or the Wicked Witch of the West. You'll find plus-sizing very easy to come by with Simplicity's patterns for these costumes. For a complete discussion about making these Wizard of Oz plus-size movie costumes, please visit the Wizard of Oz Costume Ideas page of this website. Vampires and witches are 2 other categories where you'll find some luscious-looking plus-size costumes. To see a variety of styles, please visit the Witch and Vampire costumes page of this website.
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