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Thinking of winning a costume contest? Follow these steps!

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    Research the categories at the contest. In an uncategorized contest, cute costumes often beat scary ones.
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    Brainstorm creative costume ideas. Creativity is best, but that's not to say a simple costume idea can't be turned elaborate and exciting.
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    Ask your friends and family what they think of the costumes you brainstormed. Use the majority's advice.
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    Draw a picture of what you're planning on wearing.
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    Plan your budget. Decide if you can afford to get a custom made costume or if you can only go to Halloween surplus stores. Figure jewelry, makeup, and other accessories into your budget.
    • If you decided to get the costume tailor made, start preparing at least a month in advance. No decent seamstress will be able to create a costume from scratch in four days when he or she is busy.
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    Accessorize. A costume can be made or broken by your jewelry and other items.
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    Practice putting on your makeup. Makeup looks much more interesting and creative than a mask, but you should practice a couple of looks before the big night.
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    Act. The night before the contest prepare your face. You should act like whoever (or whatever) your chosen character is.
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    Take mental notes at the competition. You should try to have fun no matter what, but if you lose, it's nice to know what you did wrong before the next year or competition!

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  • Prepare a budget and stick to it. Eating is more important than having a costume made by the best designer around. You don't always need a lot of money to win a costume contest. Try searching vintage clothing stores for fun accessories and outfits for inexpensive prices.
  • Don't be offended if you lose, it's just a competition. Be humble about your costume choice.
  • If the winners are chosen by the audience make sure to be memorable, funny, and outgoing. Many people vote for the best character, not costume. Who wants a grumpy sour fairy to win, no matter how many months she spent on her wings?
  • Be sure to cater your costume choice to the audience you are trying to impress. For example, college or children's' costume contests versus themed contests can be very different.
  • Try to become friends with the judges. This way, they will know that you ARE nice, not just acting.
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