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wXw Episode 4: DIY Gypsy Costume

August 13, 2009 · 22 comments

Welcome to another episode of wXw (What Xteeener Wears)! Here I am showing you how to put together a budget friendly, quick, and easy costume for Halloween! Hopefully this may help out as a "last resort" costume for some of you =P Hope you all have a great Halloween!

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Halloween Gypsy Costumes

January 17, 2011

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Gypsy Or Pirate Costume For Kids And Adults

One of my wife's favorite costumes as a little girl was a gypsy, or fortune teller. Not only did she dress up as a gypsy for Halloween, but just as dress up playtime too. She says that she liked this kind of costume because it was mysterious and a little 'bad'. Hmmm... maybe I should see if she's still got that costume! I'll get my pirate costume out too!

From all outward appearances, a looks like a lot of work to create. But it's really pretty easy. I'll outline a couple ways to easily put together this costume below.

Back when we were kids, there just weren't a lot of costumes that they sold at the stores. Our parents had to make them, or we had to come up with them ourselves. There's a big part of me that misses this - it makes kids become a little more creative, and the times I spent with my Mom putting together a goofy costume stick in my memory as pretty great times. So putting together a gypsy costume should be a time that Mom spends with her daughtet. Even those really busy families can find all the necessary parts to put together a great gypsy costume.

So where do and dress originate?

Gypsies came originally from the people who lived in Romania. They were called Roma or Romani and were comprised of nomadic tribes that wandered much of the European countries during the Middle Ages and often lived in caravans. Incredibly, there are still gypsies in the world today.

Originally, gypsies dressed very differently than the rest of the population. In the 1400's and 1500's, women dressed in a robe gathered at the neck. It was worn over a chemise gown. Generally, the women also wore a long cloth that fell down the back, then wrapped around the waist back up the front and tied at the shoulder. They often also wore a turban on their head.

Later, as the culture experienced and intermixed with other cultures and other peoples, they began to dress differently. The gypsies began dressing much like the peasants of the lands they traveled to. They began wearing laced vests and full flounced skirts. These were the fashions that the peasants wore during the Renaissance period.

Easy ways to make Gypsy costumes

So here is where it gets fun for Mom and daughter. To put together a gypsy or fortune teller costume you have to do a little bit of shopping around at the used clothing stores, and you'll have to dust off that sewing machine. The following suggestions can be tailored for either girls or boys, and can be made easily once you've gathered all the right parts.

First outfit - Women/Girl's Fortune Teller/Gypsy Costume

What you'll need:

A Long tired skirt in a vibrant color - preferrably one color, not a pattern.

The Seinfeld "Pirate Shirt" if you remember that famous episode - puffy sleeves gathered at the wrist

Bright front-laced vest

Black leotard stockings

Black shoes - not dress shoes, comfortable shoes

Colored sash for the waist - bright solid color or pattern

Matching bandana for hair

Large gold hoop earrings, colorful beaded necklaces and bangles for arms

Second outfit - Women/Girl's Fortune Teller/Gypsy Outfit

Long wide-flowing black skirt

White shirt like above

Black front-laced vest

Black leotard stockings

Black shoes

Bright apron or a shorter overskirt

Black wig with long, ringlets or curls

Colored wide headband

Large gold hoop earrings, colorful beaded necklaces and bangles for arms

Men or Boys Gypsy or Pirate Costume

Black or brown pants

Black boots

White pirate shirt (remember the 70's? You should have saved that shirt!)

Long black or brown vest. Trim this with gold-colored braiding using the sewing machine of a hot-glue gun.

Colorful scarf to use as a sash at the waist. I like red, but bright purple (royal color) or gold works well too.

Colorful bandana

One gold hoop earring. Unless you or your child has a pierced ear, shoot for a clip-on here.

Here's the important part here. Just let your imagination run wild. Mix and Match bright colors. Dress in plain whites and blacks for the shirts, pants and occasionally the skirts. Remember that gypsies were very poor and that bright fabrics were very expensive - certainly not like today. So most of what they wore were plain splashed with bright colors. Large bangles and earrings will fill out the outfit. Again, use your imagination.

About the Author:
Scott Taylor is a noted author and prolific writer of many resources such as Party Ideas, Herbal Remedies, and Family Investing. His various websites provide information on a variety of subjects and topics.
Halloween Costumes and Party Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    What Halloween costume stores are in Mississauga, Ontario? I need to find a female gypsy costume!! HELP!! :) ?
    Can anyone tell me where to find a female gypsy costume for Halloween in Mississauga, Ontario? I need it for next week, and am desperate!!!!!
    Thank you to you who have answered so far! I will check them out tomorrow!! :)
    Take care!!! :)

    • ANSWER:
      This store has everything you need, there's a Gypsy Costume in the "women" section.

  2. QUESTION:
    gypsy halloween costume?
    Hey. Im going to a and im going to be a gypsy. What accesories, shoes makeup should i get/wear? How should i do my hair? I have long brownish/black hair. Should i use glitter and such? And should i get a petticoat to wear under?

    Heres what my costume looks like
    http://www.partycity.com/product/costumes+%26+accessories/women%27s/halloween+classics/gypsy+princess+costume+adult.do?search=basic&keyword=gypsy&sortby=priceAscend&page=1

    • ANSWER:
      For makeup do it pretty dramatic and bold colors that go along with your costume. Than you could string little bells in your hair so that when you move your hair makes noise and it be little things of silver so it would look really pretty. I don't think a petticoat is a good idea since it might make it look too thick. If you get what I am saying. You could also put some glitter in your hair to make it pretty looking.
      Good LUck and Happy Halloween!!

  3. QUESTION:
    Halloween Gypsy Costume Help!?
    I am going to be a Gypsy for Halloween:
    http://www.partycity.com/product/adult+gypsy+princess+costume.do?sortby=ourPicks&size=all&from=Search

    What type of earings should I buy?
    Should i get gold bangles?
    lastly,
    how should i do my makeup? (dramatic?, natural?, using purple?, a lot of eyeliner?)
    i have checked youtube tutorials but idk i want other opinions

    thanks :)

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  4. QUESTION:
    Anyone know how to make a really good gypsy costume for Halloween ?

    • ANSWER:
      well you could use things that you probably already have. my friend was a gypsy in jail for a haunted hayride we were part of, i was a crazy/innocent little girl =]
      well her costume was a long flowy skirt, that happened to be pink, whatever color will work tho. also she had a um i guess you could call it a scarf and wrapped it around her like a belt but let some side hang down. she had a headband on and her hair all messed up, she used hairspray and w/e would make her hair stay like that, lol her hair actually looked good. she wore boots but that might just have been cuz it was cold. you could wear a solid colored shirt maybe torn up a bit and have huge bead necklaces
      hope i helped, and have fun
      ~Adela

  5. QUESTION:
    Should I be the Queen of Hearts, Alice, or a Gypsy for Halloween? Any tips on accessories and makeup?
    I know Halloween is a while away, but I've come down to three different Halloween costume choices:
    The Queen of Hearts
    http://www.partycity.com/product/tween+queen+of+hearts+costume.do

    Alice (From Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland)
    http://www.partycity.com/product/adult+alice+costume+deluxe+-+tim+burton%27s+alice+in+wonderland.do?sortby=ourPicks&pp=60&size=all&navSet=178780

    or a Gypsy
    http://www.partycity.com/product/teen+girls+crystal+ball+gypsy+costume.do?sortby=ourPicks&pp=60&size=all&navSet=170274

    I wasn't sure which to choose. I'm really leaning towards all three, so it's hard to choose just one. I figured if I was the Queen of Hearts I could use some red hair coloring that I have from last Halloween to put red streaks in my hair. I'm not sure about makeup and accessories for the costumes, so tips are appreciated. Thanks!

    • ANSWER:
      Well, because Tim Burton's Alice movie came out last year, and the costume price is dollars, I would try it, but I think that other girls who are AIW fans with limited budgets will be thinking the same thing. Still, that dress could be worn for Easter and for school dances and weddings and etc., so I'd suggest Alice. If they are out of Alice costumes, go for the Queen of Hearts. That Gypsy costume will be there next year. Make sure if you get the Alice costume to try and get the wig too! Have fun!


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Gypsy Costume For Girls

January 11, 2011

gypsy girl saw this girl everywhere cute costume

Gypsy or Pirate Costume for Kids and Adults

One of my wife's favorite costumes as a little girl was a gypsy, or . Not only did she dress up as a gypsy for Halloween, but just as dress up playtime too. She says that she liked this kind of costume because it was mysterious and a little 'bad'. Hmmm... maybe I should see if she's still got that costume! I'll get my pirate costume out too! From all outward appearances, a gypsy costume looks like a lot of work to create. But it's really pretty easy. I'll outline a couple ways to easily put together this costume below. Back when we were kids, there just weren't a lot of costumes that they sold at the stores. Our parents had to make them, or we had to come up with them ourselves. There's a big part of me that misses this - it makes kids become a little more creative, and the times I spent with my Mom putting together a goofy costume stick in my memory as pretty great times. So putting together a gypsy costume should be a time that Mom spends with her daughtet. Even those really busy families can find all the necessary parts to put together a great gypsy costume. So where do and dress originate? Gypsies came originally from the people who lived in Romania. They were called Roma or Romani and were comprised of nomadic tribes that wandered much of the European countries during the Middle Ages and often lived in caravans. Incredibly, there are still gypsies in the world today. Originally, gypsies dressed very differently than the rest of the population. In the 1400's and 1500's, women dressed in a robe gathered at the neck. It was worn over a chemise gown. Generally, the women also wore a long cloth that fell down the back, then wrapped around the waist back up the front and tied at the shoulder. They often also wore a turban on their head. Later, as the culture experienced and intermixed with other cultures and other peoples, they began to dress differently. The gypsies began dressing much like the peasants of the lands they traveled to. They began wearing laced vests and full flounced skirts. These were the fashions that the peasants wore during the Renaissance period. Easy ways to make Gypsy costumes So here is where it gets fun for Mom and daughter. To put together a gypsy or fortune teller costume you have to do a little bit of shopping around at the used clothing stores, and you'll have to dust off that sewing machine. The following suggestions can be tailored for either girls or boys, and can be made easily once you've gathered all the right parts. First outfit - Women/Girl's Fortune Teller/Gypsy Costume What you'll need: A Long tired skirt in a vibrant color - preferrably one color, not a pattern. The Seinfeld "Pirate Shirt" if you remember that famous episode - puffy sleeves gathered at the wrist Bright front-laced vest Black leotard stockings Black shoes - not dress shoes, comfortable shoes Colored sash for the waist - bright solid color or pattern Matching bandana for hair Large gold hoop earrings, colorful beaded necklaces and bangles for arms Second outfit - Women/Girl's Fortune Teller/Gypsy Outfit Long wide-flowing black skirt White shirt like above Black front-laced vest Black leotard stockings Black shoes Bright apron or a shorter overskirt Black wig with long, ringlets or curls Colored wide headband Large gold hoop earrings, colorful beaded necklaces and bangles for arms Men or Boys Gypsy or Pirate Costume Black or brown pants Black boots White pirate shirt (remember the 70's? You should have saved that shirt!) Long black or brown vest. Trim this with gold-colored braiding using the sewing machine of a hot-glue gun. Colorful scarf to use as a sash at the waist. I like red, but bright purple (royal color) or gold works well too. Colorful bandana One gold hoop earring. Unless you or your child has a pierced ear, shoot for a clip-on here. Here's the important part here. Just let your imagination run wild. Mix and Match bright colors. Dress in plain whites and blacks for the shirts, pants and occasionally the skirts. Remember that gypsies were very poor and that bright fabrics were very expensive - certainly not like today. So most of what they wore were plain splashed with bright colors. Large bangles and earrings will fill out the outfit. Again, use your imagination.About the author Scott Taylor is a noted author and prolific writer of many resources such as Party Ideas, Herbal Remedies, and Family Investing. His various websites provide information on a variety of subjects and topics. and Party IdeasSource: http://www.articlesalley.com/article.detail.php/31999/141/Holidays/Home-and-Family/14/Gypsy_or_Pirate_Costume_for_Kids_and_Adults

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Tequila girl costume or Gypsy girl - (picture attached) Which one for halloween party?
    TEQUILA GIRL COSTUME - http://www.brandsonsale.com/adult-sexy-mexican-shot-girl-c-014671.html

    PONCHO - http://party411.makesparties.com/images/ProductImages/WP583.jpg

    GYPSY GIRL - http://www.costumesupercenter.com/sexy+costumes-egyptian+arabian/LA83486-adult-sexy-gypsy-princess-costume.html

    I am going to a halloween party and I am on the chubby side. So I still want to look sexy for halloween. I am chossing between two costumes.

    I love tequila and mexico ( I am not mexican, but love it). I never seen anyone wear this costume or something close to it. I wanted to make it cute. The costume they sell is just a simple dress and I want to stand out.

    *Is there anything I can do to this dress to make it cooler?

    *I was thinking of buying a poncho (picture attached) and then making a dress out of it somehow - suggestions please

    *Last is the Gypsy Costume which is short but I can wear white shorts under and maybe wear fishnets? -What color? Or any other ideas?

    Thank you everyone for your help.

    • ANSWER:
      do the gypsy princess its cuter ;) U can even carry a pack of tarot cards like many do. http://www.costumecraze.com/celebros.php?searchstring=gypsy&x=24&y=10 boyshorts underneath & tights/or fishnets works really well, i did that with a pirate girl outfit last year.
      and also make sure you wear a strappy high-heel!
      have fun. <3 happy halloween

  2. QUESTION:
    Which Halloween costume should I get? Opinions please!?
    Ok so I kno it's 2 months away,but a lot of my friends have already bought their costume or they r talking about it,so now it's got me curious to go look for a costume,lol! So which ones do ya guys think I should get?? Or else u could just give ur opinions for each one,or tell me which ones you would wear,either way is fun! Also I'm only 15 so I'm not choosing something too sexy,most of the sexy ones r just for fun,I'd only wear like a few of them.
    1. Vixen Pirate:http://halloweencostumes.com/vixen-sexy-pirate-costume.html
    2.Vampire:http:http://halloweencostumes.com/sexy-vampira-costume.html
    3.Princess:http://halloweencostumes.com/princess-of-monaco-costume.html
    4.Purple fairy:http://halloweencostumes.com/womens-fairy-costume.html
    5.Green fairy:http://halloweencostumes.com/green-fairy-costume.html
    6.Pirate:http://halloweencostumes.com/piraet-wench-costume.html
    7.Star warsAsajj Ventress:http://halloweencostumes.com/adult-asajj-ventress-costume.html
    8.Sexy Geisha Girl:http://halloweencostumes.com/sexy-geisha-girl-costume.html
    9.Super girl:http://halloweencostumes.com/womens-sexy-supergirl-costume.html
    10.Sexy Gypsy girl:http://halloweencostumes.com/sexy-gypsy-costume.html

    • ANSWER:
      sexy gypsy answer mines sexy gypsy http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20090809164109AAFb4lP

  3. QUESTION:
    How would you do makeup for a gypsy costume(picture included)?
    Ok so Im gonna be a gypsy for halloween and i want some ideas for makeup.
    This is the costume: http://www.partycity.com/product/teen+girls+crystal+ball+gypsy+costume.do?sortby=ourPicks&pp=20&size=all

    I was thinking some glittery purple eyeshadow and some black eyeliner, but i want some more ideas.

    • ANSWER:
      Hello There,
      You could totally do this look:
      http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3273/2570324696_ab58c859ce.jpg
      But with purple eyeshadow and hot pink lips I think that would look stunning!
      For purple eyeshadow try:
      http://www.kiss-and-make-up.co.uk/maybelline-eyeshadow-light-lilac-91-purple-bn-175-p.asp
      And for hot pink lipstick try:
      http://www.rowdydow.co.uk/lips/lipstick/stargazer/327/lipstick/hot_pink/
      Hope this helps!
      Natalie x :)

  4. QUESTION:
    what kind of guy halloween costume could go with a gypsy girl?
    we're 15. i already have my costume too. i just need ideas for what my boyfriend could be
    gypsy is kinda like a gennie

    • ANSWER:
      Maybe as a the wolfman on the movie(the new one) The Wolfman there were gypsy who knew of the curse and the only cool male in that movie was the wolfman himself you should check out the movie for the wardrobe

  5. QUESTION:
    Teen Halloween Costume Ideas?
    im a girl and im 13 and i know that halloween is a ways away but i need some ideas for costumes now.
    my ideas so far are:
    red riding hood http://www.costumeexpress.com/Lil-Miss-Red-Teen-Costume/68866/ProductDetail.aspx

    goddess http://www.buycostumes.com/Gorgeous-Goddess-Teen-Costume/68847/ProductDetail.aspx

    baseball player http://www.halloweencostumes.com/sexy-baseball-player-costume.html

    mad hatter http://www.spirithalloween.com/product/mad-hatter-tea-party-tween-girls-costume/

    gypsy http://www.buycostumes.com/Gypsy-Princess-Teen-Costume/61945/ProductDetail.aspx

    fairy http://www.costumeexpress.com/Fancy-Fairy-Teen-Costume/75008/ProductDetail.aspx

    indian http://www.costumeexpress.com/Native-Sweetie-Teen-Costume/70137/ProductDetail.aspx

    so i need ideas for what i should be... i like short dresses, not slutty, not babyish, but sexyish

    ~thanks!!

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.funpartywear.co.uk/ is a fantastic fancy dress store. Browsing it will give you some inspiration.


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