Fancy Dress Makeup
Makeup can be a great way to add to your fancy dress costume. In some cases, a fancy dress costume just is not complete without the right makeup touches. When selecting makeup for a fancy dress party it's important to keep a few tips in mind to make sure that the event is a pleasurable success and not a dismal disappointment.
First, even if you don't have sensitive skin, make sure you test any makeup product a few days before the fancy dress party. The last thing you want is to ruin your evening with an allergic reaction to something in the makeup you wore. Should you find that you do have an allergy to a specific type of fancy dress makeup; chances are that you can change brands without having to forego the look you want to achieve.
Not only is a good idea to play around with your makeup prior to your fancy dress party to eliminate the chances of allergic reactions, but it's also a great way to make sure you achieve an authentic look. This method will help you determine how long it may take you on the day of your fancy dress party to dress and apply your makeup so that you can then plan your schedule accordingly.
If you attend a lot of fancy dress parties you may also want to consider enrolling in a costuming and makeup mini course. This type of course is frequently put on many theater groups as well as universities and can be a great way to learn how to professionally apply fancy dress makeup. If you prefer to wear period costuming, you will also be able to pick up invaluable tips to create a more authentic fancy dress costume. Likewise, if your preference leans more toward the gruesome, experts in stage makeup will be able to show you tricks to produce surprisingly realistic results.
It's also a good idea to make sure that the makeup won't stain your fancy dress costume if it should come into contact with it. This is an important tip to remember if you need to bring your makeup all the way down your neck or wear it on your arms and hands to achieve a realistic look. Keep in mind that if you obtained the costume for a costume hire shop and you return the costume with stains that can't be cleaned; you may be financially responsible for the damages.