David Lawson

Avatar Movie Costumes - The Perfect Halloween Costume Idea



Posted: Friday, September 03, 2010

by David Lawson
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James Cameron's movie, Avatar, won three Oscar awards and a Golden Globe. Now you can become part of the phenomenon and have some fun this Halloween in your very own avatar movie costumes. Here are some tips to help you make it real.

Depending on the role that you want to play, there are essentially two formats to this costume choice. The first is as a native of Pandora, a Na'vi. The second is as an Avatar, such as the one that Jake Sully becomes while there.

The Na'vi are the tall, blue-skinned natives of the planet of Pandora. Their skin is marked in tiger-like stripes, they seem feral like cats, especially with their cat-like eyes and ears. To dress up as a Na'vi, you will need a blue bodysuit. Put it on, then put on a braided wig (or braid your hair). Next you will want to paint your neck, shoulders, lips, face and ears with blue paint. When it is dry, apply black stripes on your shoulders, neck, cheeks and forehead. Then apply blush to your cheeks and then make white dots between the stripes and below your eyes. If you do not have fake cat ears, make your own out of paper and, using a bobby pin, put them into your hair.

It takes someone with a strong sense of themselves to carry off the Na'vi costume. You will need to be comfortable with your body and not feel uncomfortable about being the center of attention or having people stare at you. This is partly because the Na'vi costume is mostly "naked" except for the cloth apron which covers the groin. The Na'vi also generally have at least one arm gauntlet, which is for their archery, and also wear necklaces and bracelets.

Jake Sully, on the other hand, is an easy costume for you to make. Start with braiding your hair of putting on a braided wig. Then you can follow the directions on how to do the face painting with a few modifications. Instead of putting on the bodysuit first, put on a blue long sleeved shirt before starting your makeup. Cover the shirt with a field jacket, and put on a pair of khaki colored pants with black or dark shoes or boots.

You could always purchase an avatar costumes which would make it even easier for you. Most of the costumes available include the important elements. The Neytiri costume includes a bodysuit, the apron, arm gauntlets, beads for the waist and wrist. The Jake Sully Avatar costume includes a mask, as well as pants and a jacket. Neither includes a wig.

Some parents do not like their children to wear masks. If you are one of these parents, following the tips above on how to paint the Na'vi face will make it possible for your child to enjoy the full experience of playing at being part of the Avatar phenomenon.

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