Fortune Teller Costume Ideas
Whenever it's Halloween time, or if you are invited for a costume party, many people come dressed in a variety of outfits with very unique makeup. Among so many ideas for costumes, choosing the look you would like to wear can be very confusing. Just as a suggestion, have you ever wanted to look like a fortune teller holding a magic ball in your hand? I am sure it sounds interesting as you are already imagining yourself in it! Well, fortune tellers surely have many different looks, some are dressed in various colors, some with feathers, some with beads and crystals, and some with weird shaped hats. Thus, if you want such versatility in fashion for your costume, read into the following costume ideas along with their accessories put together just for you.
Costume Ideas for Fortune Tellers
It is common stereotype that most fortune tellers are women dressed in fancy costumes and glittering accessories. They usually have crystal balls in their hands with long pointed nails, pack of tarot cards in their sling bags and beaded cornrows in their hair. Can you imagine kids wearing this costume? I am sure it's the cutest sight you will see. Like these, there are many other fortune teller costume for kids, teenagers and older women which you will find in the paragraphs mentioned below. Take a look at some great Halloween costumes and pick your favorites.
Above the Waist
Fortune teller costumes for women and children are always more than one piece and therefore in this article, I have divided it into two parts, above and below waist. The above the waist homemade costume ideas include, shirts, blouses and tops which are very trendy and are commonly known to be the most impressive part of the costume. Since fortune tellers are associated with the gypsy style of dressing or have a Latino touch, the blouses and shirts are usually white with frills.
They have gathered scooped necks, long wide flowing or puffy and gathered sleeves at the wrist or the elbow. If you are wearing a white shirt, you can use the designs like a peasant or a pirate shirt for these fortune teller costume ideas. You can also add a front laced vest which can either be black, brightly colored, floral, etc. Plus size fortune teller costumes can also be made using these ideas, as plus size clothing is very commonly available.
Below the Waist
The next part about these gypsy fortune teller costumes is the pants or the skirts, which are very attractive and fancy and can be a part of your creative Halloween costumes. Mostly, people use skirts for the bottoms as fortune teller women are always seen dressed in either knee or below the knee length frilled skirts. Therefore, you can use a brightly colored long tired skirt, a black long wide flowing skirt or a just below the knee, frilled black skirt.
Some gypsy costume ideas usually, include shoes or boots, so you can first wear black leotard stockings and then plain black shoes or knee length boots. Pencil heeled boots look very stylish when they are worn with half size skirts. You can also wear a brightly colored apron or tie a shimmery scarf or sash at your waist. Make sure you use a lot of shining patchwork on your costume and you can add various types of sequins on each part of your attire.
Accessories
How can any ideas for fortune teller costume be complete without accessories. Fortune tellers are known to have trendy fashion accessories, which I am sure no one else would dare to wear! Their accessories are bright and bold with a lot of beaded work, glittering sequins, and shinning scarfs. Thus, the first accessory you can use to imitate their style is the bandana, which they tie around their heads.
Match these bandanas with colorful skirts, vests or the sash you are wearing, or simply pick a silver/gold colored scarf to tie round the head. A headband used as hair accessories is also a great option, if you are not comfortable with the bandana. Golden hoops, beaded necklaces, bangles, stone rings in each finger and anklets are definitely a necessity for a fortune teller!
With these great tips on fortune teller costume ideas, I am sure you would love to use them for the party you are looking forward to. So, go ahead and get dressed up and don't forget your magic ball!
