The idea for this homemade Lt. Dan and Forrest Gump costume came from the movie “Forrest Gump”.
The hardest part was getting a wheelchair but I eventually found one on sale for $90 on Craigs list.
Other items bought for Lt. Dan’s costume:
– the wig was a hippy wig found on ebay called the tripping wig, which cost $30.
– $5 dog tags bought on ebay with the name Lt. Dan Taylor written on them.
– two Vietnam veteran bumper stickers found on ebay for $5. These I put on the chair.
– facial hair and women’s eye liner.
The shirt, pants and American flag bandana I had at home already.
Items bought for Forrest Gump’s costume:
– a $30 hat from the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co website.
– a blue checkered shirt won on ebay for $10.
My friend already had the khaki-colored suit at home.
We partied in Atlantic City and the costume was a big hit with everybody. My knees hurt the next day, though, from sitting so awkwardly.
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One of the best costumes I’ve ever seen
Forrest Gump is my fave movie, so I was skeptical of how well the costumes would look once I clicked on the link, but these are fantastic! You guys look just like them :)
That is so freekin awesome..Great choice!
Oh damn, i didn’t even notice you had legs that you were sitting on. This is the best costume idea ever
Forrest Gump is my favorite movie ever you guys did n awesome job i love it :)
This is, by far, my favorite costume idea. You two look amazing and hilarious! Thanks for posting!
Great costume!