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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Check out the hottest Star Trek Halloween costumes for 2009. These are just a sampling of all the new Star Trek costumes available this year for Halloween. From Klingons to Captain Kirk and Spock, from deluxe to inexpensive, and from sexy to plus size, there are plenty to choose from!

For instance, it’s easy to imagine a tall or lanky child to dress as Spock by donning a blue shirt with the embroidered insignia. You can finish off the costume Spock’s trademark ears, a toy pistol, and the proper wig and eye makeup.

You can let your kid’s friends in on the plan to create some excitement about arriving at the party as the entire crew of the star ship Enterprise. Arriving all together will certainly produce some startled expressions from the other party attendees.

An authentic Star Trek costume would really help in making it possible to create homemade Star Trek costumes for the rest of the party-goers.

A V-necked shirt and skinny pants, or a body-hugging jumpsuit are your options for the boys. Remember that boys’ Star Trek uniforms are almost always long-sleeve shirts coupled with black pants and black shoes.

So as long as the long sleeve shirt is a single color, it should look just like a Star Fleet uniform with a simple communicator badge on the chest.

On the girls’ side of things, try a V-neck one color mini-dress and a black mock turtle-neck underneath. Then you can just sew on a simple patch of fabric in the shape and color of a Star Trek costume communicator badge. Complete the outfit using some black boots and black stockings.

If you don’t exactly have the kind of time to put together such homemade creations, then browse the newest selections of Star Trek costumes from Halloween costume stores. Every year manufacturers put create new product lines to meet such high customer demand.

Regardless of where you get them, you and your children will definitely have fun showing off their high quality Star Fleet ensembles.