Gangster Costume: Bring Out The Dark Side of You

The gangster costume represents the negative aspects of our society and the exploits of criminals make us uncomfortable. Bonnie and Clyde were a murderous couple, and yet their torrid affair and crime spree have been romanticized and immortalized in song and on screen many times. Why? What is it about these bad people that we secretly relish? Perhaps it’s just a vicarious sort of thrill for going where one shouldn’t, even if only for an evening. Whatever it is, Halloween is the only time you should consider emulating any of America’s most wanted. Suit up, grab your plastic machine gun and fedora and you will have the perfect gangster costume for the next costume party you attend.

There are a few things you will need to do have the perfect gangster costume look:
Hair tips: You will want to sleek back your hair In fact, you'll need to use a lot of hair product to get the right look. Gansters don't have time for flyaways when they are murdering their rivals in cold blood. If you're a woman You won't need to do much with your hair other than a ponytail.

Costume tips:
Pinstripe is a must. Whether you choose a mini dress or jacket and dress pants it all needs to be pinstripe. Most of which will be navy and white or black and white. If you are making your costume try to get that 1920's feel to the shape of your costume. Try a black collared shirt buttoned all the way up, which should be tucked into the suit pants, and a white tie. A white fedora, white handkerchief and a violin case complete the gangster costume.

Costume accessories:
Every gangster had a fedora. The fedora is seen on all of the mobsters during the turn of the century and mid century. Also you may want to have a gun as your costume prop. You will most likely want to choose an inflatable gun so you don't scare other guests away. Water guns are especially fun for parties. Most Halloween gangsters are seen with plastic hand guns.

Think about these ideas to help you along your bloody path to infamy:

• Gangster Pinstriped Suit
• Famous Mobster Personas
• Sexy Woman Gangster Lady
• Pinstripe Sexy Dress

You can be as bad as you want for an evening and not have to go to jail (as long as you stay legal).

Have fun, but don’t go too far!The author commonly writes about costumes and costume accessories for SummitFashions.