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:
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Scarves & Gloves: For elegance, mystery, or dramatic reveals.
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Fake Cigarettes or Pipes: For noir detectives, divas, and fakers of deep thought.
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Canes, Parasols, or Walking Sticks: For eccentrics, old-money types, and people who like to point dramatically.
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Wings, Tails, or Ears: For fantasy characters, cult members, or folks who “found themselves at Burning Man.”
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Hats & Headpieces: Instantly transforms a vibe. A top hat = power. A tiara = delusion. A cowboy hat = drama.
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Sunglasses (indoors): For celebrities, feds, or people who cry easily.
Cheap but Effective Flair:
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Costume jewelry so loud it jingles when you breathe
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Buttons with custom text like “Ask Me About My Trauma” or “Employee of the Month (Self-Appointed)”
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Name tags with lies
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Bandages for fake injuries, mystery, or attention
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Clipboards, hand mirrors, journals full of scribbles, or rolled-up scrolls no one can read
Prop Power Moves:
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A suitcase full of who knows what
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A flask (fill with anything from tea to “truth serum”)
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A snack bag you refuse to share—bonus points if labeled "Evidence"
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A mysterious pouch or satchel you won't let go of
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A framed photo of "your beloved" (who may or may not be fictional)
Accessory Behavior Tips:
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Use props as punctuation. Fan snaps, mirror glances, and monocle drops make big moments bigger.
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Let accessories reveal secrets. Pull out a tattered letter. Drop a clue “accidentally.” Refuse to open your handbag.
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Use your wig as a weapon. Flip it. Adjust it dramatically. Blame it for things. “Sorry, my wig doesn’t do humidity.”
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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.”