I can't take credit for this cute as can be and simple butterfly costume, but I can take credit for posting it right about when you just might need a quick kid's costume for tomorrow! And I can take credit for giving you some tips for how to make it successful! With Purim coming up on Wednesday night, the kids generally do their school costume day on Tuesday, so grab those cardboard boxes, some ribbon or elastic cord a hot glue gun, white paint and some pink card stock and lets get to it! Some store bought long white gloves and a wand of some kind would be great additions to this costume, as would polka dot tights and maybe ballet slippers, or even rain boots! Come to think of it, this would be a great costume for adults as well, or how about a family of butterflies? Okay, keep on reading for a few key tips to make this costume a success!
Tip #1: large costume elements can get unwieldy for kids if they need to get into a bus or car, or sit down in school, so make sure the wings are easily removable for the child. There are several options as follows:
- find a great elastic belt that the child can fit around their torso and hot glue it to the inside of the wings
- find a black button front vest, or shirt whose sleeves you can remove, and glue the wings to the back of the garment
- make shoulder straps that are pretty ribbon and tie (child will need help) or make as elastic loops that child simply slips on
Tip #2: anything worn on the head needs to be balanced or it is annoying!
- Boys and girls alike can wear girls headbands, and the crown can be glued to a head band
- One could glue ribbon to the crown and tie it under the chin, but this is much less successful
- Crowns can also be made on top of a pill box hat, which might be the most stable option
Tip #3: Accessories make the costume!
Wishing you a wonderful Purim!
