Poodle Skirt Costume Ideas and Tips

The poodle skirt costume is very popular amongst sock hops, and other costume parties. After all it is a fun way to capture everyones attention. Poodle skirts have been around for years but, what do you where with the skirt? Here are some tips that will have you looking your best at the hop.

MAKE-UP:

Light blue eye shadow, ruby red lips, and rouge are a thing of the past...and that's why they all look great worn with poodle skirts. If your fair complected wear a darker shade of pink lipstick instead of red. Be sure to use lots of black mascara to make your eyes pop.

HAIR:

If you have long hair, put it in a ponytail. Use an old sheer vintage scarf to tie around the ponytail, letting the ends hand down. If you have short hair you can use a sheer scarf to tie around your head like a hair band. If you just don't like the look if a scarf tied in you hair, you and tie it around your neck instead, letting the ends drape in front of your shoulder.

NAILS:

Light pink nail polish looks the best. It will match your skirt, without taking away from your costume.

SHIRTS:

There are several different shirts you can wear with a poodle skirt. The first is a waist length, short sleeve, lightweight sweater. If you do not have one it's alright. You can also wear a tank top that matches your skirt with a white cotton button up shirt over it. Mens button up dress shirts work great. Do not button the shirt, instead tie the bottom of it at the waist of the poodle skirt. If you have a larger chest you want to cover up, button a few of the buttons above the tie. Next roll the sleeves up a little past your elbows. Make sure your belly is covered. Your poodle skirt costumes just won't look right if your belly is showing.

SOCKS:

Bobby socks look great with your poodle shirk. You can use your regular crew socks and no one can tell the difference. If you do not have any crew socks your not out of luck. Most of us have at lease one pair of tube sock which you can cuff down. No matter what you do, you want your sock to be at least 1 inch over the heel of your shoes.

SHOES: