Trying to figure out what to wear to a costume party? Maybe you're looking ahead to Halloween, or perhaps you're taking part in a historical play? Whatever your reason, the perfect answer is an Adult Egyptian costume.

There are many different approaches you can take with adult costumes. Do you want the chance to show a little skin at the office party? Go as Cleopatra, or even a belly dancer. Guys can choose a Pharaoh costume that will give the girls a peek at his legs and arms. If that's not your thing, longer robes and flowing material is also a great authentic ancient Egyptian look that will turn heads.



Adult Halloween costumes really give you the chance to break out of your normal every day persona. Both men and women can wear the dark and mysterious black eye makeup that gives you an instant air of authority and beauty. Show off your tan, or cover that white skin with bronzing powder for a truly sun-kissed look, bringing rays of the Egyptian sunshine along with you wherever your wearing your costume.

Really, Adult Egyptian costumes are not all that common. This gives you a great advantage over all the witches and maids and monks. If you're going with a friend or significant other, go together as Pharaoh and Queen of Egypt. You'll definitely stand out of the crowd.

Costume RL5077LG Large Queen Of Da Nile   US $46.93

Costume RL5077MD Medium Queen Of Da Nile   US $46.93

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Next was the headdress.  Get a piece of tag board or manilla that is sturdy enough to keep its shape.  Roll it into a cone, with the lower opening to fit your head and the upper opening to shape more like an oval, and tape the shape shut.  Cut an additional oval from left over paper and tape it to the top. Decorate with sequins and costume jewelry—but not too much, as it will also weigh too heavily.  Instead of more than a few jewels, paint the headdress by consulting pictures of Egyptian costumes online.

The clothing is easy, too, especially for the woman.  Wrap material of your choice around the body, and knot in front the way you’d knot a towel around yourself after the bath, or pin with an Egyptian-looking brooch if you have one.  Add an arm bracelet by finding the old snake bracelet that twists or by making one out of anything that has length and bends.

The man’s bottom piece can be made to fit—if you are handy with a sewing machine, but can also be composed of tight boxer shorts (you dye or spray paint) and a loin cloth.  If the man is less exhibitionist, make him a tunic: get a piece of cloth that is sand-colored.  Lay out flat.  Fold in half.  A circle in the center fold, large enough to fit a head.  Pull the cloth over his head and gather the material under the arms with basting (loose, casual thread stitching) or with pins or other attachment devices, so it is more fitted to his body. Then wear sandals that are brown, leather lace ups, or go barefoot and add toe rings and anklets—yes, for both men and women. Done!