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Alice in Wonderland costume!!!!!?

Okay, i’m going as Alice in Wonderland (<333333333333333) to my friend’s costume party and I’m getting this dress:

http://www.buyaliceinwonderlandcostumes.com/deluxe-adult-alice-costume.html

in small. I wanted to know what I could use to make the dress poofier like this one:

http://www.bobafettmp.com/Temp/photos/Disneyland/Disney-4-8-06-MadHatterAlice-2.jpg

I think it’s called a crinoline underskirt? I need ones that cheap and good!! :D thanks!!
Links would be appreciated!!! thanks so much!!!!!


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Can anyone help me find a yellow ballgown?

I am 24 and I go to an adult costume party on Halloween every year.

This year I’m thinking of being Belle (from Beauty & the Beast) for Halloween. I’m already planning what to wear because I like to put unique costumes together myself, instead of buying something completely store-bought.

I’m probably going to wear a yellow ball gown, so people will recognize who I am right away. (I also love the blue & white dress Belle wore in the beginning of the movie – so if you have any ideas on that costume, I’d be happy to hear them.)

I’ve looked up several different Belle costumes on the web to get me started, but I’m not crazy about any of them. My favorite was actually the sexy one on 3wishes.com, but I’m afraid I don’t have the body for such attire. : )

Does anyone know of a website where I might find a yellow ballgown reminiscent to the one Belle wore in the movie? The cheaper, the better, really. I don’t care whether it’s used or new.

Thanks in advance for any answers!


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Going broke over Grandma's Party?

My Grandma’s birthday is on October 31st and she is turning 70 years old. One of my older cousins decided that we the grandchildren should throw her a costume party. We have to give a hundred dollars each and that doesn’t include the present and I have to pay for a costume which is from + for adult costumes. Recently I told my cousin I couldn’t afford to give a hundred dollars because I am also paying for college. She got angry and claimed that a hundred dollars was cheap. Also I don’t even know where that hundred is going to, No one will tell me. My grandma has over 20 granchildren and you’re telling me we each have to give a hundred dollars?! How do I handle this situation? I am seriously going broke over here.
Also my Dad, Uncles and Aunties have to give 300 Hundred dollars each for my Grandma’s trip to the Carribeans.
Jaipaul D: What the hell is your problem? Didn’t I explain very CLEARLY that I couldn’t afford it. If I could just give her a hundred dollars then I wouldn’t even have to ask this question. Go be rude somewhere else.


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Inexpensive Halloween costume ideas?

I usually make my kids costumes because I like them to be original. But I have 5 kids and only one costume done. I can hand stitch or use sewing glue but my sewing machine is broken so nothing too complex. I am also a bit strapped for cash as we are saving for a down payment and deposits due November. I have looked through many websites but either don’t like the ideas or have already done them. Do you have any personal recommendations or maybe a site that isn’t as obvious as just searching "homemade/cheap costumes?"

The kids are twin girls 6 –one will be major cutie (g.i. jane)
two boys 2 & 4

Then there is a 13 year old girl who is going to a costume party.

My husband and I usually participate as well so feel free to mention adult costumes too.

Thanks in advance!
Yeah, I think the costumes are funner for me than anything. The kids have won costume contests since the very first time I made them. I usually go all out though and start in July and spend more making them than a store bought one. They do use them year round as dress up clothes but as things are different this year and my machine broke, that’s just not an option this year with the exception of the one I already finished.
Halloween is also my birthday (and mom’s and her mom’s too!) It has always been my favorite holiday and yes I am Christian. I am actually insulted by those who try to act like you can’t be Christian and enjoy Halloween.


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