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A few years ago a woman came to our door dressed up as Velma (her child was dressed as Scooby-Doo). I have yet to see the costume in stores. It was something she put together herself. Velma

The traditional Velma costume is:

  • Dark Rim Glasses
  • Orange Turtleneck
  • Red Pleated Skirt
  • Orange Socks
  • Red Shoes
  • Bob

Plus-Size-Cowl-Neck-DressDo you know how hard it is to find an orange(ish) cowl neck top and red pleated skirt? Well, let me tell you, it is very hard! But today when I was at LaneBryant I saw a reddish orange cowl neck dress that I think would still work perfectly for a Velma costume if there accessories are in place.

All you would need is the orange tights (We Love Color), the black bob wig (Annie’s Costumes), and the black shoes. You should be able to find some dollar store black rim glasses.

And don’t forget the Scooby-Doo stuffy (Amazon).

You have a spouse, boyfriend, or a significant other and you want to be all cutesy and do the couples costume thing. But you have no idea what you two can pull off. Here is a list of 50 costume ideas for couples:

  1. Princess Leia and Jedi
  2. Olive Oyl and Popeye
  3. Mr. and Mrs. Smith
  4. Fred and Wilma
  5. Couples-Costume-Plug-SocketBetty and Barney
  6. Velma and Daphne
  7. Superman and Lois Lane
  8. Superboy and Supergirl
  9. Wonder Woman and Major Steve Trevor
  10. Roman God and Goddess
  11. Linebacker and Cheerleader
  12. Nurse and Doctor (don’t think traditional!)
  13. Gangster and Moll
  14. Police Officer and Prisoner
  15. Two Cherries
  16. Mr. and Mrs. Jetson
  17. Spartan and Queen
  18. Bollywood Beauty and Beau
  19. Raggedy Ann and Andy
  20. Evil Raggedy Ann and Andy
  21. King and Queen of Altantis
  22. Mr. and Mrs. Incredible
  23. Dog and Beth, Bounty Hunters
  24. Ghostly Married Couple
  25. Mummy Queen and King
  26. Viking Mrs and Mr
  27. Edward and Bella
  28. Pirate and his Wench (or her wench)
  29. Frankenstein and Bride
  30. Hawaiian Hula Family
  31. Batman and Robin (he was always kind of feminine anyway)
  32. Star Trek Couple
  33. Ketchup and Mustard
  34. Salt and Pepper
  35. Dog and Dog Catcher (or cat)
  36. Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock (or
  37. Cougar and her Boy Toy
  38. Vampire and Vampire Slayer (don’t think traditional)
  39. Hugh and Bunny
  40. Harry Potter and Sexy Owl
  41. Stephanie Plum and Lula (or Ranger)
  42. Michael Jackson and Diana Ross
  43. Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable
  44. Baby and Johnny Castle (Dirty Dancing)
  45. Marc Antony and Cleopatra
  46. Medusa and Hercules
  47. Witch and Warlock
  48. Logan and Jessica 6 (Logan’s Run)
  49. Mickey and Mallory Knox (Natural Born Killers)
  50. Headless man and Pumpkin

Plus Size Costumes

Not surprisingly I haven’t been able to find a plus size Lara Croft, Tomb Raider costume. But if you are a good raider you can find some items in your closet or at your local discount store. Angelina-as-Lara-Croft

Personally I prefer the movie version over the game version. Mainly because one is worn by Angelina Jolie and one isn’t. But mostly because I find the movie version more sexy than slutty. There are a number of different costumes to choose from but the one at right would be the easiest (or at least cheapest) to replicate.

What’s needed:

Here’s a little trailer to get you in the spirit:

When creating a look it is important not to forget the finer details. Like opaque tights. Even though tights are put on first they can bring the end product together and make it visually cohesive. Thanks to We Love Colors plus size women up to 375 lbs can enjoy 51 different colors of tights in their every day life or for Halloween — because big girls like to play dress-up too. We-Love-Colors-Plus-Size-Tights

Here are 51 costumes (chose from Buy Costumes listing) to use with the 51 different colors of opaque tights available at We Love Colors:

  1. Neon Yellow: BatGirl, Sexy Cabbie
  2. Neon Orange: Giggles the Clown
  3. Neon Pink: Hippie Flower Child
  4. Neon Green: Robin Da Hood
  5. Ivory: Ghostly Nurse
  6. Maize: Sleeping Princess, Goldilocks
  7. Yellow: Prep School Delinquent
  8. Gold: Southern Belle
  9. Light Orange: Groovy Mamma
  10. Orange: Jade Princess
  11. Rust: Tavern Wench
  12. Light Pink: Sassy Cupid
  13. Orchid Pink: Feelin’ Groovy
  14. Scarlet Red: Red Riding Hood
  15. Red: Devil, Vegas Vixen
  16. Fuchsia: Venus Goddess
  17. Magenta: Pink Pirate Dancer
  18. Maroon: Maid Marion Elite
  19. Rubine: Juliet
  20. Lilac: Dororthy
  21. Lavender: Maiden of Verona
  22. Violet: Evil Queen
  23. Purple: Hocus Pocus Witch
  24. Mint Green: Gangster Doll
  25. We-Love-Colors-Color-SwatchDusty Green: Ms Liberty
  26. Olive Green: Mother Nature
  27. Kelly Green: The Wicked Witch
  28. Emerald: Vegas Vixen
  29. Spruce Green: Poison Ivy
  30. Hunter Green: Irish Lass
  31. Scout Green: Esmerelda Village Wench
  32. Black: Pirate, Vampire, or Witch
  33. Peach: Nightmare Before Christmas Sally
  34. Baby Blue: Raggedy Ann
  35. Sky Blue: Neptune’s Mistress
  36. Medium Blue: Lady of the Nile
  37. Royal: Ms. Wonderland
  38. Light Grey: Anita Valium
  39. Grey: Sexy Tin Woman
  40. Brown: Cowardly Lion
  41. Navy: Shipmate Cutie
  42. Pastel Mint: Fortune Teller Elite
  43. Turquoise: Peacock or Gypsy Princess
  44. Aqua: Enchanting Princess Elite
  45. White: Prince Leia
  46. Charcoal: Medusa Elite
  47. Mocha: Eskimo Cutie
  48. Neon Blue: Atlantis Queen
  49. Teal: Detective Terri Gation
  50. Light Tan: Queen of Hearts
  51. Amethyst: Jester

Plus Size Costumes

Even after twenties Princess Leia from the Star Wars movies is still a popular choice for a Halloween costume for women. Carrie Fisher has immortalized the look with white clothing and of course the buns. She was definitely at her slimmest during the Star Wars days but that is no reason for her character not to be interpreted with a curvy figure.

Princess-Leia

Most costume shops like Buy Costumes, Costume Crave, Annie’s Costumes (they also have a plus size Jedi costume up to size 22) carry the traditional Princess Leia garb in sizes up to 12 or plus sizes in the one size fits all which usually fits under size 18. The kit includes the dress, wig, and belt.

Princess-Leia-Costume

But truly the best plus size Leia costumes I’ve seen so far is the Star Princess from Big Gals Lingerie which comes in sizes 1x to 12x for $59 to $69 (depending on size). It includes the dress only and as you can see it is a little sexy than the movie version. You would have to come up with some buns, accessory belt and boots. If you didn’t want to be so leg bare you could cover up with a pair of white opaque tights from We Love Colors.

Star-Princess-Costume

If you are not going to, or don’t have enough hair to make your own buns Buy Costumes has fake buns for $8.99 as well as seven pairs of white boots from $26 to $55 including one wide width:

Leia-Buns-Boots

As for boots there are a couple of different styles at Zappos. I suggest Zappos because they will be better quality shoes (and an excellent return policy) and you probably don’t want to mess with your feet. Their prices range from pricey wide calf boots at $160 to more affordable gogo boot at $45:

Zappos-White-Boots

If you have enough hair to do your own buns here is a great tutorial on Japanese buns that would totally work for Leia buns. When you get to the part about wrapping it around you could do it as shown or braid the hair first:

If you are looking for something last minute and a little more economical go with a baggy super white t-shirt, white jeans, and white boots (or shoes). Find a black space gun from the dollar store, do your hair up like Leia and you are good to go.

May the force be with you!

Who’s Rosie? She’s a feminist and cultural icon that was used to depict the women who worked in the factories during the Second World War. Rosie-Riveter

Target has a Rosie Riveter plus size costume in queen size for $34.99. It includes the shirt and headband.

You could easily make this costume with items from your closet:

For the bottoms you can use black capri pants like the ones shown or you could use mens jeans with the bottom cuffs rolled up. Even overalls would work.

Any dark blue cotton or denim work shirt would work with the sleeves rolled up passed the elbows.

If you don’t have a red headband you could easily pick up a bandanna from the dollar store. You can finish it off with a bunch of buttons and a black lunch box (also from the dollar store–paint it black and write Rosie on the side).

You can do it!