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Costume Advice

WIGS, WOW-FACTORS AND THE ART OF ACCESSORIZING

Theme Vibe: Transformative, Ridiculous & Possibly a Fire Hazard

Costumes are great. But wigs and accessories? That’s where the real chaos—and magic—happens. The right wig can turn a suburban dad into a washed-up rockstar, or a mild-mannered librarian into a scandalous psychic. And accessories? They’re the glittery glue that makes your character stick.

WIGS, WOW-FACTORS AND THE ART OF ACCESSORIZING

Wigs: Personality in Polyester

Wigs aren’t just about hair—they’re mood enhancers. Here's how to match them to character types:

  • Big Hair, Don’t Care (Divas, Lounge Singers, 80s Icons)
    Think: Towering curls, teased volume, rhinestone clips.
    Use when: You want to enter a room like you own it, and your hair has its own postal code.

  • Severe Bob or Blunt Cut (Detectives, Psychologists, Ruthless Judges)
    Think: Ice queen realness, perfectly symmetrical, zero nonsense.
    Use when: Your character files restraining orders for fun and says “Objection!” in casual convo.

  • Long & Flowing (Spiritual Gurus, Romance Novel Villains, Elven Wannabes)
    Think: Shampoo commercial, dramatic flips, gets caught in ceiling fans.
    Use when: You need mystery and a wind machine (or a floor fan).

  • Wild & Colorful (Gamers, Cult Leaders, Chaos Gremlins)
    Think: Neon streaks, asymmetry, possibly stolen from a cartoon.
    Use when: Your character definitely runs an underground YouTube channel.

  • Bald Cap or Receding (Mad Scientists, Washed-Up Comics, Evil Twins)
    Think: Character actor energy, unsettling smoothness, lingering eye contact.
    Use when: The character probably says “Back in MY day” before every insult.

  • Obvious Wig (On Purpose)
    Think: Lopsided, synthetic, too shiny. A statement piece.
    Use when: The character is trying too hard to disguise themselves—or not trying at all.

Pro Tip: Secure with bobby pins, a wig cap, or blind confidence.

Accessories: The Cherry on Your Dramatic Sundae

Costumes say, “I’m in character.” Accessories say, “I love this chaos.”

 

Character-Defining Add-Ons:

  • Scarves & Gloves: For elegance, mystery, or dramatic reveals.

  • Fake Cigarettes or Pipes: For noir detectives, divas, and fakers of deep thought.

  • Canes, Parasols, or Walking Sticks: For eccentrics, old-money types, and people who like to point dramatically.

  • Wings, Tails, or Ears: For fantasy characters, cult members, or folks who “found themselves at Burning Man.”

  • Hats & Headpieces: Instantly transforms a vibe. A top hat = power. A tiara = delusion. A cowboy hat = drama.

  • Sunglasses (indoors): For celebrities, feds, or people who cry easily.

Cheap but Effective Flair:

  • Costume jewelry so loud it jingles when you breathe

  • Buttons with custom text like “Ask Me About My Trauma” or “Employee of the Month (Self-Appointed)”

  • Name tags with lies

  • Bandages for fake injuries, mystery, or attention

  • Clipboards, hand mirrors, journals full of scribbles, or rolled-up scrolls no one can read

Prop Power Moves:

  • A suitcase full of who knows what

  • A flask (fill with anything from tea to “truth serum”)

  • A snack bag you refuse to share—bonus points if labeled "Evidence"

  • A mysterious pouch or satchel you won't let go of

  • A framed photo of "your beloved" (who may or may not be fictional)

Accessory Behavior Tips:

  • Use props as punctuation. Fan snaps, mirror glances, and monocle drops make big moments bigger.

  • Let accessories reveal secrets. Pull out a tattered letter. Drop a clue “accidentally.” Refuse to open your handbag.

  • Use your wig as a weapon. Flip it. Adjust it dramatically. Blame it for things. “Sorry, my wig doesn’t do humidity.”

  • Don’t explain. Carry something weird (a rubber duck, a lock of hair, a ladle) and never clarify why. That’s power.

Wigs and accessories aren’t optional—they’re alibi enhancers, red herrings, and full-on personality transplant kits. Whether you're wearing rhinestones, night-vision goggles, or a suspiciously heavy backpack, go big. Go weird. Go synthetic.

And remember: if someone asks, “Is that a wig?”—you just say, “No, this is who I am now.”

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