Best of AC Content: 10 DIY Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes

Choose Your Era and Then Create Your Own Michael Jackson Costume

Moira Richardson
Now that the King of Pop has left the world, you just know tons of people are going to be dressing like Michael Jackson this Halloween. So love him or hate him, if you want to have your very own Michael Jackson Halloween costume this year, here are 10 great articles about making or buy a Michael Jackson costume.

Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes #1

Where to Buy A Michael Jackson Costume Online

You'll have to act fast, because these Michael Jackson costumes are selling out everywhere, but if you want one, this article has links to some of the best websites out there that are selling Michael Jackson Halloween costumes this year.

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Michael Jackson Moonwalker Halloween Costume

This Michael Jackson Halloween costume consists of a military-style uniform, that's sort of like a black marching band uniform. If you can't find one in the right color, use spray paint or fabric paint to alter the color of a marching band uniform that you find in the thrift store. Just don't alter your own marching band uniform, or you'll have to answer to your band director!

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Where to Buy A Michael Jackson Mask Online

Okay, so you have the perfect outfit for your Michael Jackson costume, but you just need a mask? This article has links to some great websites that sell Michael Jackson looks, perfect if you don't want to buy a whole costume.

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Michael Jackson Thriller Costume

You'll need a shiny red leather (or leather-like) jacket, red pants to match, a white sequined glove, and black dancing shoes. You'll need to do your makeup zombie style to complete the Thriller look.

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Michael Jackson Bad Halloween Costume

To imitate the look on the cover of Michael Jackson's album, Bad, you will need a black leather jacket with buckles and straps, like the kind you might find at Hot Topic, fingerless gloves, and a studded wrapped belt.

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Motown Michael Jackson

If you want to go for the Michael Jackson with the Jackson 5 Halloween costume look, you will need to either have an afro or buy an afro wig. You'll need a floral print button down shirt, bright color bell bottom pants

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White Glove Michael Jackson

This is probably the easiest Michael Jackson costume to pull off: You'll need to wear black pants, a white shirt, and a black jacket. Take one white glvoe and spray it with glitter spray. That's it!

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Tips for Improving Your Michael Jackson costume

To make the hair better, get a fedora. Carry a can of Pepsi. Wear a single white, glittery glove. Practice your dance moves. These are just a few of the suggestions offered in this article about how to improve your Michael Jackson costume and impersonate Michael Jackson's mannerisms and dance moves.

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Michael Jackson Billie Jean Costume

You'll need a black fedora, a white t-shirt or silver satin dress shirt, a plain black jacket decorated with sequins, sparkly silver socks, a white arm band, a silver glove, and black dance shoes. Don't forget to learn how to moonwalk!

Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes #10

Michael Jackson Beat It Costume

You'll need a red jacket with the sleeves pushed up, a white t-shirt with a blue logo, skinny jeans that are a little short. You'll need penny loafers and white socks, and don't forget the trademark hair tendril to complete the look.

Published by Moira Richardson

A freelance writer living in Providence, Rhode Island, Moira Richardson is a regular magazine contributor. When she is not writing, Moira is often found making jewelry, teaching classes, or playing the acco...  View profile

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