MTV VMA Lil' Kim Costume Suit

Music artist Lil' Kim turned heads at the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards (also known as the VMAs) during her attendance. She has worn flashy costumes since then but this MTV VMA appearance became infamous for its provocative design. Here are instructions on how to make a Lil' Kim costume suit at home. The items listed here are based on Lil' Kim's memorable MTV VMA costume.

Instructions on finding Clothes for a Lil' Kim Costume: Find a long sleeve purple jumpsuit to start making your Lil' Kim Costume Suit. A jumpsuit that is not loose may be difficult to locate at retail stores and online. Cat suits and wetsuits can be used as an alternative option to complete this Lil' Kim wardrobe. Make sure that the pants have a flare or bell bottom style when choosing cat suits. The sleeves will look more authentic is they have a flare as well near the bottom but is not required to pull of this Lil' Kim wardrobe.

An ideal jumpsuit will have one sleeve but this is rare unless you are getting a custom-made Lil' Kim costume suit. Cut off the left sleeve on your chosen jumpsuit starting from the right side. Doing so will reveal a bare chest area and sleeveless left side on the jumpsuit. Ask a friend to draw a line around the area that needs to be cut off with a washable marker if you need extra guidance. Keep in mind that this Lil' Kim costume suit is worn without a bra.

MTV VMA Lil' Kim Costume Accessories: Purchase a pack of purple seashell stickers or decals and glue these items on your jumpsuit. The sea shell decals should be applied on the front and back of your jumpsuit and along the sleeves. Add purple glitter to the seashells if they are not shiny, which will give this Lil' Kim costume a sparkly appearance. Get seashell or flower shaped purple pasties from a lingerie store and attach it over your left breast. Some lingerie stores sell special adhesive for clothing that can be used to complete this Lil' Kim wardrobe task.

Attach three of the sea shell decals a few inches apart along your left arm. Extra pasties can also be used for this task. Wear a pair if purple platform sandals that are strappy and compliment your MTV VMA Lil' Kim wardrobe. Put on a pair of long black eyelashes and black eyeliner. Draw a fake mole on top of your lip near the upper left side using the eyeliner. Apply light brown lip liner and sheer purple or clear gloss on your lips to make this MTV VMA Lil' Kim wardrobe stand out. Black mascara can also be used if you do not want to put on fake eyelashes.

Hairstyle Instructions for a Lil' Kim Costume: Hair is the easiest part of creating a Lil' Kim costume suit from her MTV VMA appearance. Purchase a long and bright purple wig to wear with your celebrity wardrobe. While hair stores sell expensive wigs, you can find a cheap purple wig for under $20. This wig should have straight hair and front bangs, which completes the task of making your own Lil' Kim wardrobe by an MTV VMA event. You can also convince a friend to dress like Diana Ross and tap your breast for fun and jokes.