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It’s Spooky Season
The time has come to start getting our Halloween plans in gear. For many costume-goers the go to Esmeralda costume for Halloween is the Disney version.
And that is great but diversity is the spice of life, so more Esmeralda costumes are needed. If I wear to dress-up as Esmeralda for Halloween I would go with the Gina Lollobrigida version of Esmeralda.
Why? Because while I love the Notre Dame de Paris green dress it doesn’t read as Halloween costume, Gina Lollobrigida’s costume does even if people don’t recognize it. Plus it’s more of a costume of Lollobrigida more than Esmeralda herself. Like when people don a pink strapless gown with a short blonde wig and wear some diamonds, are they dressing up as Lorelei from Gentlemen Prefer Blondes or are they dressing up as Marilyn Monroe???
So let’s just say you’re lazy or not the best at sewing what can you purchase to assemble to get a costume of Gina Lollobrigida’s Esmeralda? Here are the elements you will need. Don’t be afraid to cut them up to get a more authentic look to Gina’s costume. And should have some of this on-hand already? Lucky you, you’re one step closer to costumes and candy and an Esmeralda costume!
Wide V Neck Shirt
For the shirt, go for a red fitted shirt with a wide v-neckline. You can of of course cut a deeper v-neck and add some cuts to the sleeves for that tattered effect. For the more enterprising types, you get some fabric paint for the stitching details
Red Shirt option #1: Lock and Love Women’s Basic Slim Fitted Short Sleeve Casual V neck Cotton T shirt
Red Shirt option #2: Gildan Women’s V-Neck Double Needle T-Shirt, X-Large, Red
Red Shirt option #3: HOTOUCH Deep V Neck Tops for Women Sexy Low Cut Summer Ribbed Knit T Shirts Slim Fit Stretchy Basic Fashion Tee
Red Skirt
For the skirt make it long and red. If you can get one with a slit so much the better. Flowy Skirts for dancing is a major plus.
Red Skirt option #1: Vivicastle Women’s USA Sexy High Waisted Double Slits Open Knit Long Maxi Skirt
Red Skirt option #2: Womens Basic Foldable High Waist Regular and Plus Size Maxi Skirts
Red Skirt option #3: Maxi Skirts for Women Ankle Length Skirt Casual Long Skirt High Waisted Maxi Skirt Reg and Plus Size Skirt Long Skirt
Red Hip Scarf
For the hip scarf, try to go for a plain one. Of course if you want to go for the belly dancing ones with the coin go for it.
Red Hip Scarf option #1: Chiffon Cover up Swimwear Beach Sarong Pareo Canga Swimsuit Wrap
Red Hip Scarf option #2: SHU-SHI Womens Bathing Suit Cover Up Sarong Pareo Beach Skirt Short Sarong Wrap
Red Hip Scarf option #3: Ekouaer Women’s Short Sarongs Chiffon Cover Ups Sheer Bikini Wraps for Swimwear S-3XL
Belt
Ideally go for a thin brown belt with gold studs but any brown belt should work. You could always paint or stud the details yourself if you want.
Brown Belt option #1: uxcell Womens Leather Belt for Jeans Dress Pants Studded Grommet with Circle Metal Buckle
Brown Belt option #2: Skinny Dress Belt With Square Gold Studs
Brown Belt option #3: Womens Belt – CR Leather Belt Women Casual for Jeans Pants Dress – Belts with Gold Buckle for Women Fashion
Red Veil
A simple red scarf should work for Esmeralda’s red veil. Just bobby pin it in place.
Red Veil option #1: Elegant Large Silk Feel Solid Color Satin Square Scarf Wrap 35″
Jewelry
For the jewelry you will need gold coin earrings and lots of gold bangles with coin details. For the earrings two tiers are closer to the costume. You should be ok with any gold bracelets so along as they are not too detailed or have stones. You will want a few on each wrist.
Gold Earring option #1: RIAH FASHION Bohemian Chandelier Coin Dangle Earrings – Lightweight Filigree Disc Charm Tassel Ethnic Hoops
Gold Earring option #2: Bohemian Chandelier Earrings Coin Disc Tassel Dangle Filigree Earrings
Gold Earring option #3: DREMMY STUDIOS Gold Dainty Huggie Hoop Earrings 18K Gold Plated
Gold Bangles option #1: Flower Mixed Metal Aztec African Indian Vintage Multi Bangles Bracelets For Women Set of 36
Gold Bangles option #2: 2 Pcs Belly Dance Gold Triangle Bracelet Jewelry Coin Bracelet Wrist Hand Bracelet Bangle Rings for Halloween Costume
Other add-ons
The other things you can add is the knife prop and the glamorous 50s’s cat eye. You can also throw in a wig if you want. I couldn’t find a good enough knife/dagger on amazon. If I do I will add it.
Add-on option #2: WAVE&BREEZE Short Black Wigs with Bangs 14Inch Wavy Curly Bob Wig
Remember this all for fun. And have a safe & fun halloween.
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