Y’all understand how a lot I really like thrifting at Goodwills within the Large Bend space so when Goodwill reached out wanting me to create a DIY Halloween Costume, I used to be tremendous psyched! This look and the entire inventive course of impressed me to share tricks to creating your individual costume and backdrop for Halloween. You could have already got many of those items from summer season in your wardrobe. Nevertheless thrift shops like Goodwill are an amazing supply for any necessities you could be lacking. So take a look at these key items you’ll be able to thrift in your personal DIY fortune teller costume.
DIY Fortune Teller Costume Fashion Necessities
Off the Shoulder Prime
Fingers down you’ve received to have lengthy sleeve off the shoulder for this costume. The extra dramatic the sleeves the higher. I’ve had this black bell sleeve off the shoulder prime for years (from Rainbow) and it simply retains on giving.
Flowy Kimono Tops
Geez did I get fortunate when I discovered this celestial solar and moon print kimono! I layered it over the off the shoulder prime to make the sleeves extra dramatic.
Maxi Skirt or Large Leg Pants
Most fortune teller costumes embody flowy maxi skirts on the underside and Goodwill doesn’t appear to ever run out of these! I got here throughout these extensive leg satin pants the identical day I thrifted the celestial kimono and so they match so nicely. The extensive, flowy legs match proper in with the relaxed look.
Large Waist Belt
This thrifted woven extensive waist belt is a favourite particularly within the fall season. Most fortune teller outfits have both a corset or a large waist belt to outline the waist within the midst of all of the free flowing items.
Headwraps
Any form of head wrap or lengthy strip of material will do! I used an extended strip of scrap material for a extra dramatic look.
Chunky Assertion Jewellery
The stereotypical fortune teller is simply coated in jewellery so use as a lot or as little as you need! The earrings are positively on the larger aspect regardless. I used my favourite assertion earrings from Rainbow. I’ve had them for over 5 years and so they haven’t turned colours! What?!
Crystal Ball
I thrifted this glass orb paperweight lengthy earlier than this partnership took place. It was so serendipitous that it ended up being essentially the most important a part of this DIY fortune teller costume. I additionally suggest clear globe mild mounts from any ironmongery shop if you happen to can’t discover one at Goodwill. Simply add some battery operated fairy lights for a glory impact.
DIY Fortune Teller Photoshoot Backdrop
Thrift retailer is the proper place to seek out decor and trinkets that match the aesthetic. Aged, rustic decor items like this birdcage/basket and these candle holder goblets match completely with the vibe. Fortune tellers and their areas at all times appear to be shrouded in materials with attention-grabbing textures, shine, and wealthy colours. I picked up a couple of curtains to cowl my Opalhouse egg chair and a aspect desk I hold purchase it. Goodwill is sweet for having classic fashion curtains. I additionally used some additional orange burlap material I had laying round as “seamless backdrop” and expanded it by way of an modifying app. Magic!
All that was left was to have enjoyable creating the photographs you see right here and on Instagram. Hope you discovered this DIY thrifted Halloween costume concept inspirational!
