A really great and easy last minute fancy dress idea is a Mary Jensen costume from the movie, There’s Something About Mary. This fancy dress is based on the character portrayed by Cameron Diaz.
Mary Jensen Costume – There’s Something About Mary
One of the great things about a Mary Jensen is that there is a good chance you own everything you will need to make your own DIY version. What makes it even more fantastic is that by simply gelling your hair up at the front will make it obvious you are wearing a Mary Jensen costume.
Mary Jensen Dress
The main article of clothing that you will need to make your own Mary Jensen costume is a dress.
In There’s Something About Mary Cameron Diaz wears a short pink dress with thin straps. |
Mary Jensen Hair – Mary Jensen Wig
If you happen not to have blonde hair like Cameron Diaz you can always wear a blonde wigged in a bobbed style.
There are many wigs available that will work well for your There’s Something About Mary costume. |
Mary Jensen Hair Gel
Undoubtedly the most important part of this There’s Something About Mary is her gelled up hair held in place by, well, you know what.
Here you can replicate this look by using actual hair gel to hold your hair up like in the movie. |
Mary Jensen High Heels
The final item of clothing you will need for your Mary Jensen costume is a pair of high heels similar to those worn by Cameron Diaz.
You should be looking for a pair of brown leather high heel sandals to complete the There’s Something About Mary look and style. |
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