Easy Elvis Presley Halloween Costume in 7 Simple Steps
1 Suit – The first thing you’ll need to find is a suit that is fitted snugly. If it’s a matching suit it should be black with a very thin tie. You can also use a dark pair of fitted slacks or pants with a lighter oversized jacket. You’ll also need to use a thin tie for this one.
2 Hair – Elvis’ hair is a big part of what made him memorable as an icon. It is also one of the most recognizable elements of an Elvis costume. You can style your own hair with a classic pompadour using hair gel or other slicking product, or you can also find a good professional Elvis wig.
3 Shoes – Elvis’ shoes may not have been a prominent part of his persona, but they are very important. If you are dressing up as Elvis, you should at least have the capability of doing some of his dance moves, which would not be possible without a well-polished pair of good looking slippery-soled leather shoes.
4 Voice – The voice that you must cultivate for a good Elvis impersonation can easily be achieved by lowering your vocal resonance and adding a southern twang. Feel free to liberally practice the classic phrase, “Thank you, thank you very much ..” There are many websites with links to videos or audio clips of Elvis performing and they often and with this expression of gratitude. The more you listen, the easier it will be to do yourself.
5 Hips – Elvis had a motion in his hips that made all the ladies go crazy. His stage dancing caused quite a stir in the middle of the buttoned-up fifties, and his sex appeal was a big part of what helped him rise to near godlike status all over the world. If you want to do a believable Elvis, practice strumming an air guitar as if the strings were strung over your pelvic bones. Then imagine that every time you strike a chord, it is with such force and electricity that it knocks your hips back a bit and you have to thrust them forward to maintain your balance. If it feels a little racy, you’re doing it right.
6 Guitar – While some would say a guitar is a necessary prop, you can certainly do without it. If you are going all the way, bring a good solid acoustic guitar that you can play an Elvis song on. Some may even go for a plastic blow-up guitar, which is also an option.
7 Makeup / features – Elvis had a beautiful iconic face which is immortalized in countless photos. His most alluring features were his full pouting lips and those gorgeous blue eyes. He is also very easily recognized by his sideburns and their various styles. A simple trick to adding fullness to lips is to use a neutral lip liner with a slight bit of shimmer and apply it just outside your natural lip line. Blend it with a lip balm and you’re set. You can find sideburns (if you can’t grow them yourself) on the web, and some of the Elvis wigs that are sold include the sideburns Use these simple tips and anyone can play the king for a night.
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