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Make Your Own Fortune Teller Gyspy Costumes For HalloweenAs a little girl I often loved to dress up in gyspy costumes, whether it was for Halloween or just for play. Maybe it's because I long to be free to do as I want and go where I wish, without the societal constraints we have to live by (that's why pirates are so fascinating to people too). Whatever it is, putting together a fortune teller costume was the highlight of Halloween.
Back then there weren't many places to buy fancy costumes (nor did we have the money), so putting my own costume together was a bit of a challenge. Today we can purchase practically any costume we can think of and there are some pretty nice Halloween gyspy costumes to choose from. A Brief History of Gypsy CostumesThe gypsy people were called Roma or Romani. They are made up of loose nomadic tribes that wandered much of the European countries during the Middle Ages and often lived in caravans. There are still nomadic gypsies in the world today.In the 15th and 16th centuries, the basic dress of the woman was a simple robe gathered at the neck worn over an under gown made of chemise. They also wore a length of cloth which was draped down the back, around the opposite waist, up the front and tied at the shoulder (think Roman toga). A turban was worn on the head. As time went on, fashions changed. For the most part, gypsies actually dressed very similar to the peasants of the area in which they traveled and cultural dress of the time. Most of the style of gypsy clothing that we picture today probably came from the Renaissance period when laced vests, flounced skirts, men’s breeches and pirate shirts were more popular. Making Your Gypsy CostumesFor those that want to put together their own gypsy costume for a Halloween party, heading out trick-or-treating or are planning on being a "fortune teller" at a Halloween fund-raising event this year, you may have to do a bit of shopping around at used clothing stores for some items. If you are handy with a sewing machine, there are many fortune teller costume patterns available as well. Here are some suggestions for both men and women (and boys/girls) that can easily be created once you get all the items:Women/Girl's Fortune Teller Gypsy Outfit #1
Additional AccessoriesYou'll also want to add some certain accessories to your costume. For one thing, gypsies loved music and dance. Here are few ideas:
Women could drape several sheer scarves from their waist to hang down in points around a solid colored skirt. Include headbands, bandanas and even eye patches for that gypsy pirate look. Purples, blues, greens, bright yellows, reds and blacks are the most popular colors and will make your outfit stand out. Learn a bit about fortune telling and divination and you'll be all set to play the part of the gypsy fortune teller.
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