Costume Ideas For Couples

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"When the end of the world comes, I want to be in Cincinnati because it’s always 20 years behind the times.” Whether or not Mark Twain uttered those cheeky words, and there is some debate that he did, imagine what he could have said about Central New York. Cynthia Amneus, curator of fashion arts and textiles at the Cincinnati Art Museum, dropped the quote during a conversation about an exhibit she put together for her home museum, and the words fit Utica, where the works of art are on display through Sept. 18.

But these aren’t paintings, sculptures or photographs. Instead, Wedded Perfection: Two Centuries of Wedding Gowns brings to the Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute more than 50 wedding gowns dating from the late 1700s to today. Many of the dresses are part of the permanent collection in Cincinnati, while others are on loan. The dresses on the museum’s second floor were all worn by brides; two on the first floor are provocative, inviting commentary.

“We start the exhibition downstairs,” notes Anna D’Ambrosio, assistant director and curator of decorative arts, “for people to get the idea that as much as this is an exhibition about fashion, it also talks about women’s history, social history and art history. That’s one reason this exhibit is so perfect here, because it relates so well with our permanent collection.”

In addition to the two first-floor conversation starters, the gowns in Wedded Perfection are arranged by theme: the fairy-tale bride, designer gowns, bridal traditions, the alluring bride, historically influenced gowns, brides in color and the modern bride. They range chronologically from a simple yet elegant gown from 1735 to a decidedly modern, red poppy-covered Zac Posen-created gown from 2004.

“That the show is organized by theme, not chronologically, is a real strength to the exhibition,” says Amneus. “You can look at them side by side, make comparisons and contrasts as you’re reading the descriptions. And general aesthetics come into play, too. You can see the train, or the back or side, and really get a look at how the dress was constructed.”

While reality television programming like Bridezillas and Say Yes to the Dress (a guilty pleasure for this writer) have brought the quest for the perfect wedding gown into living rooms everywhere, there actually was a time—gasp!—before dresses had to be white and when it was quite likely the dress would be worn again. Lace insets, tea lengths and removable accents converted a wedding gown into a dinnerparty dress with minimal effort.

Batman & Batgirl Costume Idea For Couples

Batman is one of the most popular comic superhero of DC Comics. Batman was created by artist, Bob Kane, and first appeared in Detective Comics #27 on May 1929. Along with Superman, they are the most well-known characters from DC Comics. Often referred to as the ‘Caped Crusader’ and the ‘Dark Knight’, Batman still captivates children and adults alike to this day.

Batgirl is the female counterpart of Batman and was created by Bill Finger and Sheldon Moldoff. Batgirl first debuted in Batman #139 on April 1961. Although, Batgirl didn’t gain that much recognition as compared to Wonder Woman, Batgirl nevertheless has her own following.

This Halloween, you and your partner can play as this superhero couple. You can even make your own Batman and Batgirl costumes at home.

For Batman’s costume, you need to buy bluish-gray or black skin-tight shirt and tight leggings. Use iron-on paper to create the Batman logo. You can make the mask using plastic, cardboard or fabric. Use a normal belt and add cigarette boxes or camera pouches and spray with yellow paint. Buy or make a cape, wear black boots and black gloves to complete the look. For more Batman homemade costume ideas, you can visit coolest-halloween-costumes . You can also visit eHow for detailed instructions on how to build your own Batman costume.

For Batgirl’s costume, you will need a tight black shirt (sleeveless or with sleeves). You can use tight black pants or if you prefer to look sexy, a black skirt. Wear long black boots and a black cape. Make your yellow belt just like the one for Batman. Cut a yellow bat logo and attach it to your shirt. Make a Batgirl mask to complete the look. For more Batgirl homemade costume ideas, you can visit coolest-homemade-costumes .

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