If you are looking for a groovy costume idea you really should make your own Austin Powers costume. This is a great costume idea for couples if you have a partner who will dress as one of the characters many love interests. It would also make a great costume for groups should you have people wanting to dress as Dr Evil, Goldmember, or the Fembots.
Austin Powers Costume – Austin Powers
At first the idea of making your own Austin Powers costume may seem difficult. This is actually a very easy costume to make yourself. All you will need is a selection of some specific 60’s style clothing. Here is a complete list of everything that you will need to make your own Austin Powers costume.
Austin Powers Suit
The first item of clothing you will need for your Austin Powers costume is a suit.
The suit worn in the Austin Powers movie appears to be made from crushed velvet. You may find such a suit difficult and expensive to find. The most important thing about the suit you choose is that it is royal blue in color. |
Austin Powers Jabot and Cuffs
Next you will need a set of frilly cuffs and a jabot for your Austin Powers costume.
These should be white and should be clearly visible. You could also wear a white shirt with frilly cuffs and a frilly collar. |
Austin Powers Glasses
You are also going need to need a pair of eyeglasses for your Austin Powers costume.
These glasses should feature a 60’s styling. These glasses should also have black rims. You can buy replica Austin Powers glasses quite cheaply. |
Austin Powers Boots
Throughout the movie Austin Powers wears black leather boots.
These boots have a 1960’s styling to them and have no laces. You will need a pair that look similar to these when making your own Austin Powers costume. |
Austin Powers Male Gender Pendant
When it comes to jewellery the only item you will need for your Austin Powers fancy dress is a necklace.
This necklace should have a thin but long chain. It should then feature a male gender symbol pendent hung upon it. |
Austin Powers Teeth
Throughout the Austin Powers movie there is a big joke made about the characters teeth been bad.
The easiest way to replicate this is to buy and wear a set of false teeth that resemble the poor dental hygiene of Austin Powers. |
Austin Powers Hair – Austin Powers Wig
The final part of making your own homemade Austin Powers fancy dress is his hairstyle.
If you have hair that can be easily styled to look like that of Austin Powers this will prove easy. Alternatively, you can always buy a wig to replicate the hairstyle of Austin Powers. |
Austin Powers Complete Costume
If you have not got the time or would simply rather buy a readymade Austin Powers fancy dress there are several available. |
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