DIY "INCREDIBLES" COSTUMES

I was absolutely NOT being caught dead in spandex and I certainly don't have that female superhero curvy shape that seems to be a requirement for superhero status....

Every year at work each department picks a Halloween costume theme.  Our department has over 30 members so it is a little tough to come up with ideas that allow for that many people to dress up as a character.  Last year was Star Wars so I was a Jedi, the year before was Wizard of Oz so I was an apple tree (yes, an apple tree).  Well, this year was superhero's and for women, that pretty much means large breasts, tight shirts that show cleavage, and spandex pants.  NO WAY.  That is just not my style (or body....LOL).  And so the research began...

I finally decided on a family oriented superhero - The mother from The Incredibles!  Yes, that's right, I decided that I could make Elastagirl work for me, with a few minor modifications of course (Such as no spandex!)

I looked online to buy a costume and quickly realized that there was no way I was paying $40 - $80 for a costume I would only be caught dead wearing half of and would most likely never use again (I know how hard it is to get tickets to Comic-Con in NYC!).  

So a homemade costume was the order of the day.  How was I going to do this and how much was it going to cost me?

Well, not only was it simple, but it affordable too!  Knowing early enough what I was going to be allowed me to get what I needed before they raised all the prices for Halloween!

NOTE: Watch this VIDEO HOW TO or see written directions below - all links to products are below as well!

MRS. INCREDIBLE COSTUME:
(Affiliate links)

Half Mask - It comes up as $8.75 now, but I only paid $4.78 with Free shipping a month ago.

Red Cotton-spandex long sleeve T for $9.99 and FREE shipping - and the shirt is nice enough to be used again! (they run very small....)

Satin Opera Gloves - $2.61 and FREE shipping (but took a long time to come from China!)

Canvas Stretch Elastic Belt - $4.99 and FREE shipping.

Avery Printable Iron On Transfers for Dark Colored Clothes - $10.92 and FREE shipping for 5 sheets - ($2.20 per sheet)

Total Cost for Mrs. Incredible: $24.57 as of 2015 (I already owned a black skirt and black boots)

How the symbol on the shirt was made and applied:
NOTE: Make sure you have color ink before you start!  

I googled a picture of the symbol and printed it out on the transfer paper at an approximate size of 8.5" x 6". NOTE: since this is special transfer paper for dark clothes the picture IS NOT printed in reverse!

The picture is then cut out around the edges leaving NO WHITE!

Then the back is carefully peeled off.

Then you place the image FACE UP and make sure it is centered exactly where you want it. Lay the special ironing paper on top and iron fully for about 3 minutes. Allow to cool and peel back the paper. If it does not peel easily, iron a little more in that spot. IT'S THAT EASY :-)

MR. INCREDIBLE COSTUME:
As you can see, I also made a Mr. Incredible costume for my husband for a party we were going to.  His costume was basically the same but we bought him a "chest," added balled up socks as muscles, and used ace bandages to secure it all in place!  Here is what we purchased for his costume (affiliate links):

Half Mask - It comes up as $8.75 now, but I only paid $4.78 with Free shipping a month ago.

Mens Black Velveteen Gloves - $9.00 and FREE shipping (These are no longer available for whatever reason)

Mens Long Sleeve T-shirt - $8.46 and FREE shipping

Fake Chest - $6.29 and FREE shipping.

Total Cost for Mr. Incredible: $30.73 as of 2015 (he already had black jeans and black boots - FYI - he WAS NOT wearing spandex either!)

Simple to make, and  less expensive and better quality than most store bought costumes!  Not to mention how it feels to be able to
​DO-IT-YOURSELF!

Thanks for visiting!

Hope you had a safe and fun Halloween :-)