In the past vampire Halloween costumes had little variety in their design. A vampire was a vampire – and the good Count Dracula was the inspiration. Films, books and other media of today’s culture have expanded on the vampire image. Coming up with your own version of this blood drinking wonder is now the most vampire costume.
A little extra effort and you can have the best looking costume, complete with fang teeth fit for the Count himself. Many costume retailers supply vampire-specific merchandise, in a wide range of prices. Certain pieces may be more difficult to make, such as the fangs, however other parts are quite easy and can be created for little or no money.
For an old style vampire from centuries passed, you will probably want to include a dark cloak with your attire. You can spend upwards of hundreds of dollars on a very elaborate back covering, complete with fancy embellishments and expensive material. Obviously, this would be a bit excessive for a single Halloween’s spending.
Capes are easily constructed at home. Even a beginning seamstress can quickly stitch up a realistic style. Just cutting a large circle of soft fabric and gluing purchased braiding along the edge will give you a cloak that will swirl around you. When purchasing fabric check out the sales tables in that department and you may find yards of cloth you can use priced at more than 50% off. It’s best to buy the widest fabric available to avoid having to add seams if you aren’t talented at sewing.
Your home can be a source of accessories and props for vampire Halloween costumes. Is there an old sheet or bedspread that can be cut into a cloak? If the color isn’t dark enough a pack of fabric dye will be far less expensive than purchasing fabric.
Get creative and sort through old clothing, the garments you have no intention of wearing ever again. You can collect these and cut them into pieces or strips. Dye them if needed. Piece them together for a grittier, patchwork style cloak. If you prefer, leave some of them in pieces so that the fabric dangles in shreds behind you.
For a sleeker version, use a men’s dress shirt in black, red or white covered by a black shiny cape perhaps lined in blood red. A woman dressed in a vampire Halloween costume will wear a long dark dress in a flowing material that trails behind her. Long sleeves that flare into great width at the wrist add to the illusion for the female version.
Remember to buy lots of fake blood as well! If you’re looking to bargain shop, always remember to check for these items after the season has ended. You can stock up on the same items you would have spent more on, for a fraction of the price. Sometimes they are less than a dollar! The only tricky part is remembering where you store them for next year.
Add your own twist to vampire Halloween costumes and improve on the old favorite. It’s useful to have a plastic storage box you use only for Halloween costumes and accessories. After a few years finding a costume to wear will be a cinch and your children will have a great time digging in the costume box for “the vampire Halloween costume Dad wore a couple years ago”. Edited by Hetsil Protage
Buy realistic Halloween costumes online and add bloody fangs of the ghouls with dracula Halloween costumes for your trick or treat.

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