Finding The Perfect Clown Accessories

By Antoinette Quinn


Dressing up in costumes for holidays, parties or professional purposes can be a great source of amusement for both the wearer and observers. Though the selections are vast, one tried and true favorite has always been those brightly adorned jesters of the circus ring. Adding the classic clown accessories to the outfit help create entertaining characters that bring the fun to any party.

Selecting and combining the right outfit, makeup, hair and accessories are key to building an over the top look. All of these items are essential to lending a real personality to the costume and can be found in seasonal Halloween shops and in party and costume stores year round. Creating a viable character is as simple as putting together individual pieces that work well as a whole to complete the desired effect.

The face is usually where a clown makes their first impression. Understanding the type of attitude one wants to convey will help in selecting the colors needed to create a great make up job. This look can be further enhanced by the addition of items such as really long, sparkly and colorful eyelashes, goofy glasses and of course, the trademark rubber noses.

One of the most recognizable features of these characters is the hairstyle. With exaggerates styles from beehives to pigtails, afros and puffs to bald caps, curly or straight, the wig selected could be a crucial part of the overall impression. The best part is that there are no limits when it comes to color because they come in the entire spectrum and even rainbow combinations, with or without metallic highlights.

The big impact often comes from the outfit that one chooses to wear. Clowns sport a variety of apparel styles ranging from the classic blobby jumpsuit to the colorful over sized pants with blowsy tops and on to overalls or vibrant vests with many pockets. Suspenders, bow ties and neckties in bright bold hues and prints are real attention grabbers and just funny ways to take the ensemble to an even more amusing level.

Complete the outfit by adding something to the top, as well as to the bottom. A ragged top hat, shiny derby, or tiny little bonnet are a great way to give a whimsical cap to the look. Try covering the feet with a pair of over large shoes of vibrant colors that are sure to lend a bit of goofiness to the way one walks.

A clown just is not the same without at least one entertainment piece. Gag items like balloons for making animals, rubber chickens, boutonnieres that squirt sniffers and magically appearing flowers are all standard tools of the genre. Some may even enjoy using fart whistles and honking horns as part of their performance to give zing to their jokes or tricks.

The right combination of clown accessories is a promising way to build a great costume that is sure to please. Every aspect, from hair and makeup to clothing and gags, works together to create an overall effect. Items of this type can be found in party supply stores and other specialty shops, as well as on the internet.




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