Star Trek Costumes – Tips On How To Get Started

Fans of all ages are intrigued to wear Star Trek Halloween costumes. There are so many shows as well as movies now, you have lots of options. No matter if you are just looking for something to wear to a party or you are an avid Trekkie on the way to a convention, you can find the right costume.

It is probably best to first decide which Star Trek you want to represent. Are you a fan of the original series? Or do you prefer The Next Generation, Deep Space 9, Voyager or Enterprise? Or would you prefer a character and outfit from one of the movies instead?

Which is your favorite is going to impact your choice of costume. It effects more than just the uniform style. For example, in the original series, Klingons were the bad guys. Later, they started working with the Federation. Also, their make-up changed greatly as well.

Your choice is also going to depend on your budget. If you are willing to spend the money, you can purchase your entire costume. If you do, you can be whatever character you can find the clothes, accessories and make-up for. If you do not want to purchase your entire costume, it is probably best to stick with being a Starfleet character and a more human looking character than a Klingon.

Putting together a Starfleet uniform is not going to be too difficult. Make sure you know the correct design and color for the particular time period you want. There are loads of places to find pictures of them online. The original series has the simplest uniforms. There are also patterns available for making your own uniforms if you have the time, desire and ability. You will probably get the most realistic look doing it yourself.

Regarding makeup, if you prefer not to be a human, you can go for the Vulcan look and make or buy prosthetic ears. A Bajoran is also fairly easy to do with just a bit of make-up. Keep in mind that more make-up is also going to mean more expense and the more elaborate it is, the more difficult it is going to be to make it look right.

Accessories are a good place to spend some extra money to help your character look more authentic. You can invest in the correct weapons, badges or communicator for example. If your uniform is not perfect, an authentic looking phaser will go a long way to make up for it.

You can also add props to fit with your favorite episode or movie as well. If you are a fan of the original series, you could always create your own tribbles, for example. It is the little touches that will make the costume stand out.

If you are a science fiction fan, Star Trek costumes are a great choice the next time you are looking for an idea. Give yourself some time to come up with some good prop ideas and to find or make the right outfit. Add an accessory or two and you can be Starfleet material before you know it.

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