Mardi Gras Costume Ideas
Mardi Gras is more than a chance to dust off your old Halloween costume--it's a time to experiment with a new identity. Think sultry, not scary; sequins, not spider webs.
Masks
Even the most conservative revelers can get in on the costuming action by slipping on a mask. Throw on a feather boa, put a shimmy in your step and you're good to go.
Jesters
Jesters, with their motley colors and three-pointed hats are the unofficial mascot of Mardi Gras. Take on their attitude of irreverent fun by playing the fool during Mardi Gras.
Priests and Nuns
Mardi Gras stems from Catholicism--it's the last day to party before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Become a man or woman of the cloth as a nod to Mardi Gras' religious roots.
Colors Over Concept
What you are is not as important as how you look. Throw on colorful wigs, hoop-skirts, masks or sequins. Nobody will ask you what you're supposed to be as long as you look good.
Your Own Skin
If all else fails, you can't go wrong by showing as much skin as possible. Wear liquid latex or body paint; just beware of the cold.
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