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Beware, however: Bared torsos and midriffs are the norm. And, as Aladdin’s opening number, “Arabian Nights,” proves, the costumes are very friendly if you’re planning to dance the night away. You don’t have to go to the same lengths Barnes - who had his costumes beaded in India and his shoes made in Italy - did to come up with a convincing look. And if you’re on the tall side, you can certainly make an impression as Aladdin’s statuesque genie - although you’ll have to provide your own conjuring tricks. His flared pants and tiny vests may be a little revealing for late-October weather, but those turbans are perfect for a bad hair day. Ladies: You can try these outfits too!Īrabian Nights: For another way of making a statement, try emulating Barnes’ Aladdin costumes, with their bold bursts of color designed to evoke the musical’s roots as an animated film.

Barnes came up with closets full of fabulous drag, including a one-shoulder-strap beaded minidress an all-business suit and (tiny) skirt with matching blue fedora and heels a chiffon gown modeled on one of Whitney Houston’s awards-show ensembles and a female Beefeater with (naturally) thigh-high boots. Half of that musical’s fun comes from the contrast between the drab everyday garb of the Northern England factory workers who turn to manufacturing fetishwear and the absolutely fabulous creatures who buy their products.

Consider these possibilities:ĭrag Race: If you really want to steal the spotlight, consider Gregg Barnes’s wild, over-the-top creations for the drag queens of Kinky Boots. While everyone else you know will be blow-drying their hair into imitations of Donald Trump’s failed pompadour, or squirming their way into one of Lady Gaga’s more revealing outfits, why not look to the current Broadway season for some ideas? The costume designers from today’s hit shows provide you with a range of eras, styles, and conceits to draw on. What? It’s only days out from Halloween and you still don’t have a costume? Time is running out, along with all the Kim Kardashian masks at your local store.

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