So you want to dress up as Little Bo Peep for Halloween? Here are some ideas for a Little Bo Peep Halloween costume for a girl or an adult.
For an adult, remember that you are dressing up as a character from a nursery rhyme. Little Miss Peep was a girl, so any makeup should be kept to a minimum. Check your local thrift or thrift stores for an inexpensive costume. A pastel colored, short-sleeved, knee-to-shin dress would be ideal. Remember that when you add a hoop under the skirt you will be taking inches off the length. For a realistic costume, try to find a dress with a wide skirt so you can wear a petticoat or hoop skirt underneath. The sleeves should also be puffy. A nice light blue or pink material would be very nice. White tights or bare legs would work for your legs.
Accessories are a must for this costume. Some elbow length white gloves will add to the look. Mary Jane-type shoes will also keep you looking young. Mind you, you must have some bows in your hair. If your hair is long enough, a hairstyle with lots of curls where you can tie the bows would be perfect.
So it’s a very important accessory would be Miss Peep’s staff. You may be able to purchase one of these at a costume store. If that’s not ideal, you can try to find a good long wooden stick that should be at head height. If you are lucky enough to find one with a curve, it would be even better. Another idea is to make your own staff out of empty paper towel tubes or wrapping paper tubes if available. Stack them up and use clear packing tape to keep them together.
Now, of course, some people may still be wondering what your costume is, so a great accessory would be a cute, fluffy stuffed sheep for you to wear. Again, this may be available at a thrift store and will keep the price of your costume down.
There is always the easiest way, and you can buy a costume at a costume store. The fun of a Halloween costume is being original.