Grim reaper costume.
Do you have one child that challenges you more than your other children? I do. I have three children, two sons, and a daughter. My daughter is the middle child and has always been very creative. This is a good thing and will most likely be an asset for her as an adult; however, as a child, it means that she demands more attention and time. Not only does she make unique requests, but she also wants to be involved in fulfilling them.
When she was ten years old we went to see a production of the Christmas Carol at one of the metropolitan theaters. The production was excellent; it was a great family outing. After we saw the production she wanted to have a copy of the book. We bought this for her as a stocking stuffer for Christmas that year. In the copy of the book, the illustration of the ghost from things yet to come was drawn in the classic grim reaper costume. She decided as soon as she saw the illustration that this is what she wanted to be for Halloween the next year. I did not look for a grim reaper costume because my thought was that she would change her mind several times in the ten months before Halloween came around. The month before Halloween she was still insistent that she wanted a grim reaper costume. My thought was to use black material that we could drape and pin around her, however, she wanted the hood and she wanted a way to wear it so she could see, but no one could see her face.
There were grim reaper costumes available for adults so I bought her one and we shortened it so that she could walk without having to hold it up. There was a large hood on the costume, but you could still see her face. I looked for black sheer fabric that we could sew into the hood, but all the pieces I found were either so sheer that you could still see her face or they were too opaque to see through. I bought the sheer fabric as well as black face paint. I sewed the fabric into the hood several inches back from the edge and then we painted her face black. This worked great because when you looked at her you had no idea of who it was. We also painted her hands white so they had a ghostly appearance. She was going to a party at a neighbor’s house. I sewed Velcro around the sheer material so that she would be able to pull it away from her face in order to eat and drink. Throughout all of the construction of the costume, she was in the room with me making sure that it was exactly how she wanted it. She wants to learn to sew so that she will be able to make her own costumes in the future. I am sure they will turn out great because she is a perfectionist.
There’s a special occasion that only comes around once each year. It’s a day when millions and millions of kids and adults alike get stoked about dressing up. Although it’s only for one day, everyone relishes the idea of slipping into a disguise or monster get-up of some sort. You’ve probably already guessed that I’m speaking of Halloween. This exciting holiday is not just about tricks and treats. It’s about escapism and frolicking in the dark streets. Now, the question is, what will you be for Halloween this year? Maybe it’s time to try out a grim reaper costume.
Some of us like to dress to scare on All Hallows Eve. Halloween is, after all, a day for spooks, chills, frights, and fun. What better way to frighten people than with a dark and vicious grim reaper costume. We’re talking about “Death” himself here. If the reaper doesn’t get you rise out of little trick-or-creators, I don’t know what costume will. Imagine the doorbell ringing. You glide softly toward the door. As you pull it open, the dark night drapes over your terrifying grim reaper costume. You stand tall and pale with your scythe in hand. At this point all the tiny trick-or-creators gasp in horror. Okay, granted it only lasts for a second, and then they just want their goodies. But, isn’t it great to get that legitimate fright out of them on Halloween night? It’s not just for your satisfaction, but it’s for them as well. Children look forward to fright or two on Halloween. It’s what we all expected as children and it made the night fun.
For those seeking that stellar grim reaper costume, but have had no luck thus far, it’s time to see what the web has to offer. Forget about lame costume stores that pop up out of nowhere once each year to sell a vast array of cheap get-ups. While they sometimes carry a gem or two, you’re much more likely to discover a great grim reaper costume and many others online. Try websites like frightcatalog.com and halloweenonlinemagazine.com. Both offer a stunning selection of Halloween costumes and props galore. You’re sure to find an ideal grim reaper costume to scare all kids and adults alike on Halloween night.
Halloween is my favorite holiday of the year. Usually, I spend weeks and weeks preparing for it. I make the best Halloween costume I can, and I usually get some very positive reactions. Nevertheless, last year there was a change. I was just coming into town the day before Halloween from an extended business trip, and I knew I would have no time to put together a costume. I had to find something that I could assemble quickly but that was still impressive and in the spirit of the holiday. That is why I wore a Grim Reaper Halloween costume.
A Grim Reaper costume is actually a pretty easy thing to assemble. If you want to keep it very basic, you can get by with a cloak with a dark hood and some face paint. Ad a scythe and you’ve gone a bit further. For my Grim Reaper costume, however, I wanted to get a better effect. I wanted to look truly creepy. I decided to shave my head and paint my entire face white with black outlines around my eye sockets and my nose. I painted my hands in a similar style to give a skeleton look to my fingers. It was done in a subtle way – I have a friend who is a great makeup artist – so that it wasn’t immediately apparent. At first glance, I looked a little pale and sickly. It was only at a second glance when I appeared as if my bones were showing through.
Needless to say, my Grim Reaper costume was a big success. Grim Reaper costumes and other distinctly Halloween outfits usually are. Even if you don’t put that much effort into it, people love to see ghosts and goblins and ghouls of all kinds. I was lucky enough to be the only person in the party I was at with a Grim Reaper costume. I had been to Halloween parties before with three or four different people all dressed up as the Grim Reaper, and I was afraid that that was going to be the deal today. It is nice to be at least somewhat unique, even if your costume is not very original. And thanks to my friend, I had one of the best Grim Reaper costumes there were. Few people take time to get the makeup right, and doing so made me outshine most of the other Grim Reapers who were no doubt were out that night.