Spider Costume
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Spiders have been a Halloween staple for as long as there’s been a Halloween, and the black widow is the most stylish of them all. The costume works as creepy or cute, and the extra legs always get a reaction at a party.
What Makes It Work
Start in all black. A black dress, a black top and leggings, or a kid’s black sweatsuit is the base.
The extra legs are the signature. Stuff three pairs of black tights or long black socks with fiberfill and attach them to the back or sides of your top with safety pins. Thread a piece of fishing line between them and your wrists so they move when you move your arms.
Pin a red hourglass on your front for a black widow. Add web-print tights or a web cape, dark lips and a few small drawn-on spiders on your face for detail.
What People Get Wrong
Legs that just hang. Floppy legs look sad. Stuff them firmly and connect them to your arms so they move. The other common miss is forgetting the hourglass, which makes it a generic spider.
Buy It or Build It?
Spider leg attachments run $10 to $20. Full costume sets are $25 to $45. A web cape or web tights adds a lot for under $15.
Where to Buy
| Retailer | What they carry | |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon | Costume kits, wigs and accessories | Shop on Amazon |
FAQ
How do I make spider legs for a costume?
Stuff black tights with fiberfill, pin them to the back of your top, and tie fishing line from the legs to your wrists so they move.
What's a black widow costume?
A spider costume in all black with a red hourglass on the front.
Is a spider costume good for kids?
Yes. Use soft stuffed legs and skip anything too scary for little ones.
What couples costume goes with a spider?
A spider and a fly, or a spider and a very unlucky ghost caught in a web.
Next up: Owl Costume
See Also
Free: The Last-Minute Costume Cheat Sheet
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