Today is October 30th, so you know what that means riiiiight?...
TOMORROW IS HALLOWEEN! AHH! Halloween is a DIYer's holiday dream come true, so many opportunities and possibilities to take something drab and make it fab! What's that you say? You don't have your costume yet? Well fret not little darlings, your favorite bloggers have come up with the perfect easy (and adorable) quick costume fix. May we present to you...
Inspired by the surplus of red bows and polka dots on the market right now, we figured there is no better time than Halloween to unleash your inner Disney-kid and dress up as the inconic and beloved MINNIE MOUSE!
So grab your supplies and follow along with the tutorial below to create your perfect new mouse-tastic costume.
Here's What You'll Need:
- A skirt in any fit/shade of red you prefer (ours is an oldie pleated style in a darker red from Foreign Exchange)
- Any white fabric/acrylic paint from the craft store (a true white!)
- A round sponge brush that will create your preferred polka-dot size
- Minnie (or Mickey) Mouse ears (it doesn't matter if there is no bow or you don't like the current bow, we can always fix that!)
- A pre-made large bow or ribbon in a red polka-dot print you like
- A basic black top (the black crop top featured in our minnie model's pictures was also from Foreign Exchange)
- Black tights (optional)
- Black mary-jane heels
- Two red clip-on bows
*It may seem like a lot of materials, but many of these are optional and customizable to your own Minnie Mouse preferences! We love these choices because the outfit is playful, yet still appropriate for more subtle venues like bars or restaurants.
Making Your Skirt:
Step 1: Lay out your skirt on a flat surface and put a thick piece of cardboard in between the front and back. ***It is crucial that you do this or your paint will bleed through!!!
Step 2: Use the sponge brush dipped in the white paint to create even polka dots all around the bottom hem. Paint in short, quick dabs to create your desired dot, but don't use so much paint that it ruins the fabric/won't dry.
Step 3: Once all of the bottom dots have been created, go one section at a time and dab on random polka dots. If you are DIY-ing a pleated skirt like us, save the insides of the pleats for last, when all the other dots have dried.
*TIP!*: Use a blow dryer to speed up the process, since you can't move on to another section until all dots are dry!
Step 4: Once the first side of the skirt is completely dry, flip over and repeat steps 1-4. Simple as that!
Making Your Mouse Ears:
Step 1: We love the look of authentic Minnie Mouse ears, so we were lucky enough to nab a $5 pair from the Disney store (only because they were on SALE for Halloween...we love a bargain) in the kids costume section . If your ears come with a bow you're not so fond of, simply remove the bow as carefully as possible, making sure not to rip any part of the headband. *Save that bow though, you never know what future DIY it will be perfect for!
Step 2: If your new bow is attached to another headband like ours, remove the bow and reshape it so that it is nice and perky. Once you're happy with the shape, hot-glue the bow directly in between the two mouse ears. The bow should sit slightly in front of the ears.
Putting the Outfit All Together:
Now comes the fun part... getting all dolled up! (Or should we say moused up?!) Pair your revamped red skirt with a fun, solid black top. We love a slightly cropped look with sleeves for a retro vibe! Pair your skirt with black tights to add an element of class. Black mary-jane heels pair well with the tights, but make them more Minnie-esque with red, glittery bows! These glitter bows are from Sidecca and they clip right on without any glue! And now for the finishing touches... your mouse ears, a matte red lip, and big flirty eyelashes take you from modest to magical!
And there you have it Minnie Lovers!! Get out there and find your Mickey Mouse in this adorable, quick festive ensemble.
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