What makes a costume stand out?

What makes a costume something special? That all depends on what you want to achieve and create. We’ve all seen a Cirque du Soleil  costume and they are stunning because of the detail and care that goes in to making it a total look. Of course they wouldn’t look the same without the fabulous facepainting they use. Neither does a geisha without the classic red, black and white face and hairstyle. Or The Joker or the TinMan. It’s those additional touches that are needed to finish the look and go from just sticking a costume on to becoming a character.

Many dance and circus schools now have extravagant mid and/or end of year concerts that involve so much more than just dance or tumbling. They might have a theme or recreate a well known musical or movie. These all require attention to details, with the perfect costumes, hairstyles, makeup and accessories like jewellery, shoes and stockings. I’ve seen teachers who give lots of help to their students so that this isn’t a drama, but I’ve also seen dancers and performers really struggle to achieve the brief. Nothing looks worse on stage than a hodgepodge of great and very ordinary.

So what can you do to get the perfect look next time? Research! There are lots of websites out there to teach you how to do a particular hairstyle. Watch them and practice until you can comfortably do them without taking 2 hours each time. You often only have very short amounts of time between costume changes so practice helps avoid the stress. If you are going to a Fancy dress party or wearing a costume for roving at a function you will probably have more time to get ready. Practice before the big day is still vital! Try lots of looks. Add a wig, experiment with facepaint until you get it right, and then take a photo so you can remember what you did. And look at lots of other peoples ideas. Inventing the wheel again isn’t necessary.

At Firefly we have heaps of costumes and accessories to help you to easily achieve that look you are after. We have face and body paints from Australian company Global Colours. These products are ideal for make-up artists, theatre and performance, sports team supporters, parties for children, festivals and fairs. The BodyArt range is suitable for all age groups and a wide range of uses and is Water Based, Cosmetic Grade, 100% Non-Toxic and Hypoallergenic. 

And with our wholesale costume supplier Sweida’s we have you covered for costumes, stockings, hats, masks and so much more. Why not take a look and get inspiration for your next costume? Quick delivery Australia wide and great prices.

http://www.fireflydancewear.com.au/Costumes__amp;_Accessories/cat851145_2842734.aspx