Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes: Don't Get Left Out

Michael Jackson Halloween costumes may dominate the celebrations this year. Some websites are claiming that demand is exceeding supply. Plan early and use these Michael Jackson Halloween costume ideas so you don't get left out.

Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes: Clothes

The most difficult part of the costume will be the jacket - a red pleather jacket for the Thriller look or a black military jacket with gold badges and epaulets for the Bad look. You can do it yourself by taking a red nylon jacket and adding a big V across the front with black Velcro strips from a hardware store and gluing on zippers from a sewing goods store. Otherwise, you may want to buy a ready-made jacket (Amazon or costumeexpress.com for about $60 to $200). Any tight-fitting red or black pants in a shiny material will complete the look.

Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes: Accessories

Most of the accessories will be things you have on hand or can purchase at low cost: a black fedora, whites socks, shiny black shoes or boots with buckles, and dark sunglasses. For the Bad look, add a gold belt with Bad printed on cardboard and glued to the buckle.

Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes: Hair and Makeup

Wearing a fedora will make the hair style easy. Comb a few wet looking strands to hang down your face. If your hair is not black, use temporary color (Jerome Russell's Temporary Spray-in Natural Color Highlights for $5.95 at Walgreens). Use ivory foundation and face powder and line your lips with a dark red pencil and fill in with dark red lipstick.

Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes: Props

Cover a white glove with glue and sequins. Carry a can of Pepsi.

Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes: Sounds and Moves

Thumbplay.com has 100 Michael Jackson ringtones to choose from. Don't try to speak in a falsetto because it will injure an untrained voice but you can get people to call you the King of Pop and use Michael Jackson's expressions (Oh boy, geez, I love you more). Moon walking is simple and most people can learn the hand waves (youtube.com has lots of tutorials).

Michael Jackson Halloween Costumes: At Your Own Risk

If your friends are irreverent and no one will be offended, you can dare to try these ideas. Have someone confront you like an angry parent and assure them you have an expert medical opinion that you're a regressed 10 year old and not a pedophile. Dangle a baby doll off the balcony. Inspect your host's home for Sony products and complain about those devils. Suggest Bahrain to anyone behind in their taxes.