Nov 09 2009
Glasses: A Costume Accessory
Sometimes the right accessory can make or break a costume. How could you be the Wicked Witch of the West without being green? Similarly, how could you be Harry Potter without his trademark glasses?
Glasses are an excellent costume accessory. People who don’t usually wear glasses often secretly desire an opportunity to wear them (I tend to think it’s overrated, considering I’ve always needed glasses or contacts). They can definitely give an edge to the right costumes.
Costumes which require glasses:
- Bono from U2
- Harry Potter
- Buddy Holly
Where to get them
Here’s the good news about glasses as costume accessories: they’re not incredibly expensive. Plastic ‘Potter’ frames were widely distributed at book release parties–for free! Check your local second hand store for the types of glasses you want–or check an older relative.
Alterations
With a small eyeglass repair kit, you can remove lenses from existing frames. This way, the lenses don’t obscure your vision (which can be unsafe or give you a headache).
Glasses are an accessible and inexpensive way to make yourself recognizable as a particular character.
