Marilyn Monroe Costume Ideas
Marilyn Monroe was born in Los Angeles, California on June 1, 1926. She was an American actress, singer, and model who became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful motion pictures during the 1950s and early 1960s. Her highly publicized personal life and alleged affairs with prominent figures contributed to her reputation as a sex symbol.
Marilyn Monroe was a movie star that was loved by all. She starred in many movies throughout her lifetime, and some of them were nominated for or won Academy Awards.
One of her most popular and well-known movies is “Some Like It Hot”. This movie was released in 1959 and it was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Monroe herself was nominated for Best Actress, but she didn’t end up winning.
Another one of her famous movies is “The Seven Year Itch”. This movie was released in 1955 and it was nominated for two Academy Awards – one for Best Director (Billy Wilder) and one for Best Screenplay (Wilder and I.A.L. Diamond). Monroe herself wasn’t nominated for any awards, but she did win a Golden Globe award for her performance in the movie.
On August 5, 1962, Monroe died at age 36 from an overdose of barbiturates at her home in Los Angeles. Though the cause of death was ruled a probable suicide, several conspiracy theories have been proposed over the years.
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This costume includes the Marilyn Monroe inspired white pleated dress that looks like that iconic white dress flying towards the sky over a subway grate seen in the 1955 film The Seven Year Itch, directed by Billy Wilder.
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You can channel your inner marilyn monroe in this officially licensed costume from rubie’s costume company that was inspired by the dress worn by Marilyn Monroe as Rose Loomis in the film Niagara (1953). This peekaboo style wiggle dress features a cut-out under the bust and bow embellishment. It is available in sizes x-small (0 to 2), small (2-6) , medium (6-10), and large (10-12).
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Lucille Ball from I Love Lucy Costume Ideas
Lucille Ball was born on August 6, 1911 in Jamestown, New York. She was the only child of Henry Durrell Ball, a lineman for Bell Telephone, and Desiree Evelyn Ball. Lucille started working in show business at an early age and was a model and chorus girl before she made it big. In 1951, she starred in one of the most popular television sitcoms of all time I Love Lucy. Her zany antics on the show made her one of the most iconic actresses in television history.
Ball was also an accomplished businesswoman. She owned a production company that produced her show and several other popular programs. Ball was married to actor Desi Arnaz for over 20 years. They had two children together.
The I Love Lucy show was a massive hit and is still remembered fondly by fans today. I Love Lucy starred the real-life married couple, Cuban-born Desi Arnaz and Lucille Ball.
It was a groundbreaking show because it was the first to feature an interracial couple and the first to show a pregnant woman playing a pregnant woman. It was also one of the first to be filmed in front of a live studio audience. It never used any laugh tracks. If you heard any laughter during any of the episodes, it authentically came from one of the members of the live studio audience.
The show was about a Cuban-born American who married a white American woman. Together, they had a sitcom about their lives and the predicaments they found themselves in. “I Love Lucy” was not only funny, but also relatable. Ball played a housewife who constantly got herself into sticky situations, but always found a way to get out of them.
The show was on air for six seasons and had over 180 episodes. It originally aired on CBS from October 15, 1951, to May 6, 1957. The show was so successful that it has been syndicated ever since.
After I Love Lucy ended, Lucille Ball produced and starred in the hit show The Lucy Show. The show ran for six seasons on CBS and was only a modest hit. The Lucy Show focused on the wacky adventures of a single mother, her young son, and her zany best friend.
Ball also starred in a number of movies throughout her career, including The Facts of Life and Mame. Ball died on April 26, 1989 at the age of 77.
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This Adult Polka Dot I Love Lucy Dress looks like the famous dress worn by the 1950’s television star who starred in the series I Love Lucy. This costume comes with a blue and white polka dot satin dress with a white apron and an I Love Lucy insignia. The Adult Polka Dot I Love Lucy Dress is the unforgettable outfit worn by this infamous character. Now, you can become Lucille Ball with this great dress! Unfortunately, the wig is not included.
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This I Love Lucy Candy Factory Costume was inspired by the uniform that Lucille Ball wore in the episode ‘Job Switching’ where Lucy and Ethel get jobs working at a candy factory called ‘Kramer’s Kandy Kitchen’. This costume only includes the Dress and Hat.
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Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was born on January 8, 1935, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The son of a truck driver and a seamstress, Elvis grew up singing in church and listening to gospel music. He was drafted into the army in 1958 and stationed in Germany, where he started performing for troops. After his discharge in 1960, Elvis returned to the United States and started recording country music.
In the early 1960s, he began incorporating rhythm and blues into his music and achieved mainstream success with hit songs like “Heartbreak Hotel” and “Jailhouse Rock” which are still popular to this very day. His new sound appealed to a wider audience than his earlier country music had, and it helped to cement Presley’s status as a pop icon.
Listed below are some of the best Elvis Presley songs ever recorded.
1. “Heartbreak Hotel” is one of Elvis Presley’s most famous songs. It was released in 1956 and became an instant hit, selling 1,600,000 copies.
2. “Jailhouse Rock” was Elvis Presley’s first movie soundtrack. The song was released in 1957 and became a huge success. The Jailhouse Rock EP featured songs from the movie of the same name.
3. “Love Me Tender” was his first ever non-rock ballad and it sold 2,300,000 copies in 1956. It was written for an American musical Western film of the same name that was directed by Robert D. Webb and released on November 15, 1956.
4. “Hound Dog” is a rock ‘n’ roll classic that was released in 1956. It topped the R&B and country charts and became his top-selling hit.
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Elvis remained one of the most popular performers in America, regularly appearing on television and releasing albums that sold millions of copies.
Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977 at the age of 42. He was found unresponsive on the bathroom floor of his Graceland home by fiancée Ginger Alden. An ambulance was called to the scene, but paramedics were unable to revive him. Elvis was pronounced dead at 3:30 p.m. CT and an autopsy revealed that he had died of a heart attack.
It’s been over 44 years since Elvis left the building, but he still is a common costume at Halloween year after year. And because there were numerous “eras” over the span of his singing career, you have numerous options to choose from while choosing your Elvis Halloween costume. Let’s take a glance at a few of the things you must consider.
In the beginning, you’ll choose to determine which part of his singing career you prefer to dress up as. Do you want to be the well-dressed younger Elvis, in the halcyon days of Sun Records or do you want to be the rhinestone studded, jumpsuit wearing Elvis of the 1970’s? Or perhaps the leather wearing Elvis of his 1968 Comeback Special is more your style.
There’s several unique costumes available, even down to the gold lame outfit he wore in 1957. Because Elvis is such a well-liked musician, still a considerable time following his passing away, you’ll be able to discover pretty well any of his famous outfits.
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Elvis Presley’s 1968 Comeback Special is one of the most iconic television events in history. Elvis Presley’s comeback special in 1968 was a watershed moment in his career. He had been out of the public eye for a number of years, and many people believed he was past his prime. However, the televised special proved that Elvis was still a force to be reckoned with. He performed some of his greatest hits, including “Jailhouse Rock” and “Heartbreak Hotel”, and looked better than ever.
One of the most memorable aspects of the show was Elvis’ outfit. He wore a white jumpsuit with a glittery eagle on the front and back. This outfit became one of Elvis’ signature looks and helped to cement his status as a pop culture icon. The jumpsuit was designed by Bill Belew, who also designed many of Presley’s other iconic outfits. Honor the King of rock and roll by wearing this officially licensed Elvis costume which consists of an adult White jumpsuit with glitter embellished printed design, belt with rhinestone accents and red neck scarf. Features and Specifications: |
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In 1957, Elvis Presley wore a gold lame suit to one of his concerts. The gold lame suit was designed by Nudie Cohn and was worn by Elvis during his first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show in 1957. The suit was so flashy and eye-catching that it became an iconic part of Elvis’ image. Even now, over 60 years later, people still remember the gold lame suit and associate it with Elvis Presley. The suit is now on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee.
This deluxe Elvis costume lets you be The King. Designed to look like the gold lame costume worn by Elvis in 1957. It comes with elastic Gold polyester waist pants with faux pockets and matching jacket. The sparkly disco-dot fabric with Sequin embellishments decorates the coat’s collar, coat pockets and sleeves. Features and Specifications: |
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This is an officially licensed Elvis Black and Gold Costume that comes with a black shirt with gold trim, black flared trousers with gold grim, removable black cape with high collar, and black belt with fake jewels and huge gold buckle with a blue graphic of an eagle. It is not a one-piece jumpsuit. The belt and cape are removable. The suit is made from lightweight polyester material.
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Thank you, thank you very much! This is an officially licensed copy of Elvis Presley’s iconic cape with eagle design. The design is screen-printed in red, blue and gold so there are no real stones on the cape. The cape is white with red lining and comes with a white Velcro neck strap. It measures approximately 30 inches long.
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As soon as you’ve decided upon the era, the next thing you’ll need to do is make a decision where you’re going to find your Elvis costume. Nearly all costume shops carry these in stock, as do costume rental stores. Or you could do your purchasing on the web at some of the numerous costume websites.
If you are pondering buying your uniform, you’ll discover the best prices and assortment on the web. Nearly all costume sites have diverse options to make your choice from, from the most rudimentary and reasonably priced options, up to professional-quality outfits that likely wouldn’t be out of place on an Elvis imitator.
The main disadvantage to buying your uniform on the internet is that you will not have the opportunity to try it on or look at the quality previous to buying it. Because of this, it’s significant to confirm the exchange guarantee of the web site prior to buying. The majority of the larger costume websites include a money-back guarantee if you are not satisfied, or they’ll swap it if you want a different size. Simply make certain to confirm prior to buying.
If you are planning on renting your costume, you’ll have the ability to find one that’s superior quality than a good number of of the ones you might buy. Costume shops quite often provide costumes for plays and commercials, therefore the quality is by and large relatively good. Just be ready to shell out for the quality – you’ll pay more to rent a good quality costume than you will to buy a reasonable quality one.
Don’t disregard the extras for your Elvis uniform – they are what really makes a good costume great. You will probably want to get a hold of an Elvis hairpiece to tie in with the years your costume is from, including the sideburns in his later years. And the big flamboyant sunglasses are important for that period also.
And remember – Elvis Halloween costumes are offered for women, infants, children and also your dog or cat, therefore you could make it a family affair if you are a genuine follower of the King of Rock and Roll.
