Monday, October 18, 2010

Vintage Halloween Costumes

My best friend Tete and I decided last year to exchange Halloween Bags(and it's been so much fun we may be doing it for other holidays too!) and this is what I got-3 sets of Vintage Halloween costumes. They are for an adult and I think they are quite old-Halloween used to be celebrated only by adults years ago. I always like to set the scene so I decided to display each one on an old manequin and put some fun props around them! This one is a clown costume and it's the most fragile, but in great condition. This one is the ring leader(it needs to be ironed-but I didn't have time) and has some wonderful details to it.

This one is a gypsy costume and has some very intricate embellishments. I love them all and couldn't pick any one as a favorite-as always my best friend knows how to make me get excited and happy! Thanks Tete!
I'm joining another Spooky Monday with Wendy at http://candydelane.typepad.com/curiosities/

And White Wednesday at http://fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com/

10 comments:

  1. CathyOctober 18, 2010 at 8:26 PM

    Halloween is one of my favorite holidays and I LOVE your old, vintage costumes!!! Cathy aka GGJ

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  2. Tallulah's Antique ClosetOctober 19, 2010 at 1:24 AM

    The displays look funn. And I see the vintage paper mache pumpkin you have. Thanks for sharing....Julian

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  3. KellyOctober 19, 2010 at 6:56 AM

    I love that black and white clown costume!!! And the mirror too- What great finds!! :D

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  4. gailOctober 19, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    what a great idea you and Tete have to exchange Halloween bags. and these are great finds...I love vintage Halloween, and it is hard to find, especially at an affordable price.
    Great fun.
    gail

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  5. Faye October 19, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    That's really a fun idea and the way you have displayed them is so cool! Love that old quilt in the last one.

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  6. AtticmagOctober 20, 2010 at 5:44 AM

    You really are into Halloween. So much fun. The vintage costumes are so interesting to see. Love the pierrot. Thanks for stopping by. Jane F.

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  7. WendyOctober 20, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Oh my goodness. I love all of them. How awesome the way you set them up. I have all my dress forms dressed already, but I am going to have to get some just for Halloween outfits. I love the gypsy, and the periot. My favs.
    Happy Spooky Monday
    Wendy from Wonderland

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  8. Everlasting BloomsOctober 21, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    Thanks for stopping by our blog! Love all the vintgage costumes...especially your pink hair ;) I think you should make it a everyday look....:)

    ~Have a good day!! xoxo

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  9. oldgreymareOctober 21, 2010 at 9:54 AM

    It all looks like so much fun, saw your pink bike and witch display over yonder also..very clever.

    I have never seen anyone use vintage costumes before and I think it is a brilliant idea. What a great friend you have in Tete.

    xxx

    z

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  10. Ladydy5 aka: Diane YatesOctober 23, 2010 at 5:35 AM

    Those costumes are so great. I especially love the black and white one. Iron them darling!

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