If you enjoy being crafty, this might be something that’s fun for you. Instead, I cut strips of tulle and tied them around an elastic band and added some spots. This was a last-minute costume, and if I was more prepared, I would have just purchased inexpensive tutus from Etsy or Amazon. We cut out dalmatian puppy spots from black felt and glued them on with fabric glue. The next youngest had dalmatian pajamas from The GAP, while everyone else wore black leggings and white long-sleeved shirts.

Our baby Dalmatian was a store-bought costume who kind of looked like a cow, but whatever. That always helps out your costume.įor the Dalmatian puppies, you’ve got options. Cruella de Vil and Jasper would be a great couples Halloween costume.Īnd don’t forget to get into character. Some of the best costumes are the ones that don’t look exactly like the character. He had brown pants, I found a brown turtleneck at Goodwill, and he borrowed a jacket and hat from my father.Īlthough all the colors didn’t necessarily go together, I think he pulled it off. My husband had the same body type, so it was a perfect fit. If you really want to be extra (which I always support), you can add a plastic cigarette holder. To really seal the deal, make prominent eyebrows with eyeliner and then add red lips and heavy green eye shadow. I also got a cheap feather boa and added black boots I already had.įor Bus Stop Costumes another year when I wore a Cruella de Vil costume, I wore red heels, because I wasn’t going trick or treating. I used a black dress I already owned, and to add some dalmatian details, I went to the fabric store, bought dalmatian fabric and turned it into a shawl. DIY Cruella De Vil Costumeįor a Cruella de Vil costume (or Cruella Deville Costume), the most standout pieces are the Cruella wig and red opera gloves. It’s amazing what you can do with fabric that’s not expensive.

Most of the materials for our family 101 Dalmatians costume came from our closets, Amazon, or a quick run to the fabric store.

Remember those good old days when we snapped pictures just for fun? 😉 This was before I owned an iPhone or was a blogger. Here’s how you can make your own 101 Dalmatians Family Costume.īear with me for the photography. I love a good theme! One year our theme was a 101 Dalmatians Costume including a DIY Cruella de Vil Costume, a DIY Jasper costume, and lots of Dalmatian puppies! My costumes are simple and don’t require a lot of time to put together. Every year, my family dresses up together for Halloween.

Diy opera gloves