Seventy Three - Count Dracula Halloween Costumes For All - Travel The Night As Dracula

The most famous vampire reappears every season on trick or treat night in the form of vampire Halloween costumes. Probably the best known vampire of all time, this evil member of the walking dead has inspired numerous stories, films and other entertainment media. It is no surprise that Count Dracula Halloween costumes are as popular as they are today.

Where would the famous Count be without his vampire fangs? These come in a variety, from very cheap plastic ones (some of which glow in the dark) to elaborate tooth implants. Yes, some people go so far as to have their teeth permanently filed or altered to create the look of vampire fangs. While they don't drink blood (we hope) the appearance of such a smile can be unsettling.

Count Dracula is not complete without a good supply of artificial blood. Splashed on clothing, smeared on your hands or the side of your face, this is the must have prop for Count Dracula Halloween costumes. If you plan to add more splashes of blood to your clothing, first check the instructions to be sure it can be removed later.

The traditional version of Count Dracula Halloween costumes is instantly recognized by the black slick hair and flowing dark cape. Adding a widow's peak to your forehead is a given. Use makeup or face paint to add that deathly pallor so common to the living dead.

Another approach to use for Count Dracula Halloween costumes is to creatively design what the Count would wear today. The frightening aspect of this vampire was his ability to blend in and go unrecognized until he attacked. How would he dress today? Instead of smears of blood, would there be a few small spots on his white shirt?

For a truly unique approach to Count Dracula Halloween costumes, create a character to hide the vampire. Is your vampire a banker when he isn't drinking blood? Might he be a member of the Goth scene? Does he wear leather and ride a motorcycle? It's your costume so you get to decide who the Count appears to be.

The film Interview with the Vampire is a great source of ideas for more traditional period clothing for your blood drinking friend. With many images available in books and films, you can easily recreate the period clothing or design a variation that suggests an old time vampire of a century ago.

Though the dark cape and white gloves are always included in Count Dracula Halloween costumes, there are other accessories available. Remember how the vampire raises the edge of his cape to cover his face as he turns into a bat and flies away? Painting a bat image on the corner of his cloak will add a sinister touch to your costume. If you are not an artist you can find a bat image or template by searching the costume accessories for Batman costumes. Be creative!

Don't spend too much time shopping for accessories. Adding a personal unique twist to Count Dracula Halloween costumes is easy and fun to do. When you make your own accessories you can add your personality to the costume design. Create your own props from inexpensive crafting supplies or find things to use around your home. You are only limited by your imagination. Don't just dress up like the Count - become your own version of the evil vampire. Edited by Hetsil Protage