School Girl Costume

Attitude is Everything

Perhaps the most important aspect of the school girl outfit is the attitude. You'll want to have an air of innocence. This will, of course, be countered by the overt sexuality of the costume, but that is all part of the package. To achieve the appropriately youthful look, you'll need to pay attention to the details.

School Girl Costume Makeup

Makeup with this costume should be as natural as possible. You want a healthy, dewy look. Use foundation and powder as needed to cover any blemishes, but don't overdo it. Apply a bit of blush for a rosy glow, and add lipgloss in a lipsmacking color.

Hair

The ideal school girl hair is long pigtails. If your hair is long enough for this simple style, just part it in the middle and secure each tail with ribbons. If your hair cannot be put in pigtails, consider:

• A high ponytail
• A single braid
• Youthful barrettes
• A headband

Any simple style reminiscient of childhood will work with this costume.

School Girl Clothing

A short, pleated plaid skirt is the best choice if you are going for a Catholic school girl look. Any color scheme can be used, but skirts of red, green, or black are the most popular choices. The coordinating blouse should be relatively simple. A basic white in a button-down style is a favorite. For added sexiness, try:

• Wearing a colored bra beneath the see-through white top. The bra should match the skirt.
• Knotting the shirt just beneath the breasts, leaving the midriff bare.
• Leaving the top few buttons undone.

Other options for appropriate tops include "baby t-shirts", camis, midriff-baring sweaters, or tuxedo shirts. Yet another idea is to wear a prep school-style blazer or a letter jacket over a bustier, bra, or lace crop top.

Shoes and Leggings

For an authentic school girl costume, shoes should be simple and conservative. Some great studious styles are:

• Penny Loafers
• Saddle Shoes
• Mary Janes
• Ballet Shoes
• Basic Keds
• Oxfords

While it is tempting to add an erotic touch, such as garters or fishnet, the best legwear for this costume is really a pair of basic knee highs.

Accessories

Like most things with the school girl costume, accessories are pretty simple. Basically, anything that a "real" school girl might carry could became a great prop. Some ideas include:

• A backpack
• A book
• An apple
• A tie
• A lollipop
• Bubblegum
• Glasses

Variations on the School Girl Costume

Here are a couple of fun variations on the basic school girl costume:

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• Girl Scout. Complete with patches.
• Foreign Exchange Student. Includes a jaunty beret and a green card.
• Bad Girl. Includes a black vinyl skirt.
• 50s School Girl. Complete with pink (mini) pool skirt and neck tie.
• Cheerleader. Comes with pom poms and wristbands.
• Sorority Girl. Includes a mini-dress.