Simple Theme Day Costumes

Since I knew the school halls would be flooded with traditional American red, white, and blue, I opted for this seafoam green Statue Of Liberty ensemble. This one-size-fits-all drapey gown fit comfortably, and draped surprisingly beautifully for it costing only $18! People commented on how strangely realistic the outfit looked, I think because the color is spot on. The crown is made of foam, which I loved, because wearing headbands or hats all day give me a headache. I foresee many uses for this costume in the future. Please admire the lovely draping as I awkwardly stand for a picture.

For Superhero Day, I took the wonderful suggestion of my co-worker and created the ultimate superhero – Super Mom. What’s even more super is that you can create this costume with things you have laying around at home. I created an emblem with felt and safety pinned it onto a t-shirt. I used a baby blanket as a cape and attached my favorite picture of my daughter to the back of the cape with a pins. I added Super Mom’s heart symbol to my headband and a thick, waist-cinching belt, perfect for adding items to. I attached baby toys, a stuffed animal, bib, baby monitor, and teether to my belt, threw on my comfiest sweats, and there you have it – Super Mom.

The next theme was class color day, so each grade level and faculty had a collective color – the faculty’s color was powder blue. Of course I had to think outside the box and couldn’t simply show up wearing a blue shirt like everyone else – no! There’s always a fun opportunity for a costume. I made a simple Care Bear outfit (even though I’ve been told I’m doing a rabbit pose and look like a mouse). I was stunned by the amount of students who didn’t know who the Care Bears were, but nevertheless, I was happy with my look. I used felt and tacky felt glue to create this costume, complete with a red heart on my back (not pictured). I attached the ears with glue to a headband and completed the look with makeup: extra peach and pink blush, blue eye shadow to my lids and under my eyes, eyeliner freckle/whisker marks, and a heart on my nose. This would be a great group costume with various Care Bear colors.

The last day was pajama day. Oh, what a glorious day! (Although I actually do love getting dressed up for work.) I couldn’t come up with anything crazy for this look, so I chose a bright color and fun patterned pj set with fuzzy slippers. I did minimal makeup and actually spent time on an “I woke up like this bedhead” look. I used a texturizing spray at my roots and mid-shaft, then tousled my hair with my fingers, roughing it up a bit. Then I used a teasing comb and messily teased my crown and a bit of the length for a more dramatic effect. The great news was that my hair could not be messed up all day – the messier, the better! I brought Huggie, my teddy bear, and blanket.

So what do you think? Do you have a use for any of these simple theme day costumes?