Peacock Halloween Costumes

Shop for Peacock Halloween Costumes

The current choices for adult peacock Halloween costumes are somewhat limited, although the great part about outfitting yourself in such distinctive feathers is that you can create the effect easily with almost any blue or green dress. Dressing exactly like a bird is definitely for the birds.

However, there are a few choices out there if you just want to buy a cute costume in one step and be done with it. The same basic standard adult peacock costume is available at several different online outlets and the price fluctuates, so be sure to shop around, because you may save as much as $15. The costume features:

• A proud peacock shiny satin mini-dress predominantly in teal, with green, gold and purple trim and peacock feather eyes marching down the bodice
• A teal choker
• A jaunty headpiece reminiscent of a turn-of-the-century hat with more feathers
• A foam tail with purple lining that can be worn up or down

The dress ties in the back so that it can be adjusted for sizes ranging from 6 to 12. It is very Las Vegas showgirl, but in a good way. You can also find this costume in a plus size version, because there’s no reason why the curvier girls can’t also be cocky.

Women who have worn and loved the costume warn that it can be a bit tricky to put on and both the shoulder straps and the bust can be too loose. Your best bet is to purchase well in advance of Halloween so you have plenty of time to sort out any problems.

Shoulder straps can be adjusted with a few stitches, or even safety pins, and the bust may simply be a matter of a padded bra. But if nothing is going to make the costume fit well, return it at once and begin rethinking your look. Heck, you might even end up sexier than you’d planned.

Make Your Own Peacock Halloween Costume

Before you think that turning yourself into a peacock sounds like a headache even for a professional costumer, bear in mind that the idea is about beautiful, exotic plumage, rather than looking like a distinctive bird. Remember the trim on Judi Dench’s costume in Shakespeare in Love? The peacock feathers stood out all around her head, adding authority and stunning beauty to her regal Queen. Any craft or sewing shop will have peacock feathers available for purchase and you can then accessorize with however you like.

Here’s a simple way to look like a sultry peacock: Find a fitted dress in either teal or deep blue, or even purple. Lay peacock feathers across the bodice. For extra sparkle, add gold embroidery trim. Now, take a page from the masked balls so popular during the Italian Renaissance and wear a masquerade mask. You can find pretty and enticing peacock masks all over the Internet. Here are a few good sources:

• United Mask and Party
• Masks and Make Believe
• Mardi Gras Outlet
• Parade Throws

Nothing quite suit your fancy? Again, try making your own. A basic black mask can be bought anywhere and all you need to turn it fabulous is a stash of peacock feathers, sequins, beads, glue and imagination.

Whichever route you go, be sure to strut that plumage with pride!