Fairy Wings

Fairy wings are a vital part of any fairy costume, and great fun for fairy fans young and old.

From A Midsummer Night's Dream to Peter Pan to Winx Club, fairies are a part of literature, television, and pop culture. The most famous fairy is definitely Disney's Tinkerbell, who enchants fans with her glowing style and mischievous ways, but the very concept of a magical, flying fairy is vastly appealing. Girls of all ages delight in the chance to become a fairy.

The most important accessory for any fairy is her wings. In fact, even without a costume, a pair of wings can instantly create a fairy look. Wings can also turn any costume into a "fairy" costume, such as a princess becoming a fairy princess.

Fairy wings don't have to be reserved for Halloween. Wings make a great dress-up accessory for young girls. Some adults add wings to their bridal gown, while others include them as part of their Renaissance Faire attire.

In the world of costume accessories, most wing sets fall into two categories - angel and fairy. Angel wings are covered in feathers or a fluffy material meant to simulate feathers, while fairy wings are usually made of a light fabric stretched over a wing outline. Wings of the fairy variety are often accented with glitter and other whimsical details. You can also occasionally find butterfly wings, which can work perfectly with the right fairy costume.

Even though they are constructed in a similar manner, there is still great variety in fairy wings. You can find them in colors to complement any costume. You can find small wings suitable for a toddler, and floor-length designs meant for adults. The cheapest wings are available at your local discount retailer, and they're best for the littlest fairies who might damage fancier designs. Costume shops and Halloween-focused stores provide higher-quality wings at an increasing cost, and some expensive custom-made wings are so beautiful, they can be displayed like artwork in the home.

• Bump In The Night Productions specializes in custom-made wings, using a vinyl membrane over a wire frame to create a unique look, more reminiscent of fairy art than children playing dress-up.
• Use the custom wing generator at Fairy Wings & Things to create the perfect design for you.
• Faerietail is an Australian company shipping hand-made wings internationally
• FairyLove.com sells custom and pre-made wings in the UK.
• Costumes Fairy.com specializes in everything you need for a complete fairy costume, including wings.
• Enchanted Costumes also focuses on fairy costumes, with hand-crafted, embroidered wings.

• Costumes Inc. provides a large selection of wings, including a few designs that attach to the arms for an interesting effect.
• Annie's Costumes offers some colorful designs alongside a selection of wings in basic colors and designs for the less flashy.
• Find a mix of fairy and other wings at BuyCostumes.com.
• If you're looking for the best deal, NexTag lets you compare the prices on several sites.

The basic instructions for creating your own set of fairy wings involve forming wire into a wing shape, covering this frame with pantyhose, and adding glitter, paint, beads, and other decorative elements. Much is left to your own imagination and creativity. For some specific instructions to get you started, check out the following websites:

• A pair of wings including instructions for fashioning a halter out of the leftover pantyhose.
• Ideas for an entire fairy costume, including wings
• "Floral Tea Party Fairy Wings" designed for adults.

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