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If you have been invited to a party this Halloween, the chances are that it will be a fancy dress party and that you are desperately trying to find an original idea for a costume. One such idea that might work for you is a Viking Halloween costume. This article will run through what a Viking costume is and whether it would suit you.
Basically a Viking Halloween costume is a variation on the warrior costume. Think Conan the Barbarian with a cow horn helmet. So the costume can be as easy or elaborate as you want it to be.
All you need, if you are after the easy option is a helmet, sword and a tunic. Throw in some sandals or boots and you are just about ready to go.
More elaborate Viking costumes will have a few more elements, such as arm and leg guards. Maybe even a shield. You might also have a cape. The elaborate costume is a decent approximation of the authentic Viking costume (although many people dispute that Vikings ever wore cow horn helmets) but in terms of Halloween there are other things to consider.
A party at Halloween is also about flirting and having a laugh. To this extent you will find sexy viking costumes, generally aimed at women. Basically, they involve wearing a skimpy outfit with a few iconic elements that identify you as a viking. So a helmet and sword might also accompany the skimpy outfit. I think it’s pretty much a compromise that is saying, I’ve got a theme and I look good too. Not everyone wants to look like they’ve been in a longboat for 3 months without a shower or bath.
In terms of having a laugh, you can also get costumes that have inflatable shoulders and a comic like mask. I’d suggest that this is a bit like Hagar the Horrible and is sure to get a laugh at any party. You might not want to wear it the whole night though.
holiday costumes
If you have been invited to a party this Halloween, the chances are that it will be a fancy dress party and that you are desperately trying to find an original idea for a costume. One such idea that might work for you is a Viking Halloween costume. This article will run through what a Viking costume is and whether it would suit you.
Basically a Viking Halloween costume is a variation on the warrior costume. Think Conan the Barbarian with a cow horn helmet. So the costume can be as easy or elaborate as you want it to be.
All you need, if you are after the easy option is a helmet, sword and a tunic. Throw in some sandals or boots and you are just about ready to go.
More elaborate Viking costumes will have a few more elements, such as arm and leg guards. Maybe even a shield. You might also have a cape. The elaborate costume is a decent approximation of the authentic Viking costume (although many people dispute that Vikings ever wore cow horn helmets) but in terms of Halloween there are other things to consider.
A party at Halloween is also about flirting and having a laugh. To this extent you will find sexy viking costumes, generally aimed at women. Basically, they involve wearing a skimpy outfit with a few iconic elements that identify you as a viking. So a helmet and sword might also accompany the skimpy outfit. I think it’s pretty much a compromise that is saying, I’ve got a theme and I look good too. Not everyone wants to look like they’ve been in a longboat for 3 months without a shower or bath.
In terms of having a laugh, you can also get costumes that have inflatable shoulders and a comic like mask. I’d suggest that this is a bit like Hagar the Horrible and is sure to get a laugh at any party. You might not want to wear it the whole night though.
holiday costumes
Tags: Cow Horn, Shoulders, Viking Costume
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