How Do You Create A “Phantom Menace” Costume?
This Halloween you can be the heroic Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn or the nefarious Darth Maul with a little time and effort. Since many of these characters will be popular this year, chances are you’ll be able to buy adult costumes. If not, read on. Dress more like a priest than a warrior for a Jedi or Sith costume, with flowing robes that move freely. Think of the gui top of a karate outfit with loose stretchy pants fitting into knee-high boots. Wear a white top with white or brown pants and brown boots for a Jedi outfit; wear all black with gloves for Sith. Find a robe with wide cuffs. Underneath the robe, wear a white tunic top that covers a white shirt – just like a Jedi. Accessorize. Those strong with the force know how to do this with belts, communicators and weapons. Jedi wear brown belts and Sith black. Any toy store will have a suitable communicator based on the movie, and a light saber. Or check the Things You’ll Need list to order online. Buy a child’s Darth Maul costume. Ev
