A friend of mine gave me the idea for the leprechaun costume. We bought a green suit from the Salvation Army store and cut the pants to make the knickers. I sewed in elastic just below the knee to give the right effect. The pieces of material that were cut from the pants were sewn to the back of the jacket to give it a coat tail effect.
The entire suit was then sprayed Kelly green with floral spray paint. The shirt is just a collarless white shirt. The vest was just a gray vest we picked up at the Salvation Army store. The hat was purchased at a party store although I did add the black ribbon and “gold buckle”. The buckles on the hat and shoes are just pieces of gold lame ribbon that I cut slits and inserted the black ribbon.
We bought the tights at a Halloween store. The walking stick is an authentic Irish walking stick that we found at a flea market for $2! The flower is a St. Patrick’s Day prop. He also had an old man mask that finished the leprechaun look.
The Irish Fairy costume is a silky long night gown that was bought second hand at the Goodwill store. I cut it jaggedy at the bottom and stapled leaves and flowers to it. The left over flowers and leaves are woven in my hair. The elf ears were purchased at a costume store. I’m wearing white fishnet tights and have purple ribbon laced around my legs. The shoes are ones that I had left over from a wedding. I purchased a set of fairy wings to complete the costume.
Total cost of costumes: $60
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The idea was great. Costumes looked awesome. Cant wait to see what the two of you come up with this Halloween.
Not only are these costumes authentic-looking, but were made with bits and pieces of other clothing. Talk about THRIFTY? I vote for this couple as having the best outfits! They are awesome!
These guys look like so much fun & really authentic, as I actually saw an Irish Fairy and a Leprechaun after drinking some left over St. Patrick’s Day green beer one summer afternoon! I wasn’t sure these were only costumed folks and not the real ones! I vote this couple as the Best (& with all the $ they saved making their costumes they probably do have a big pot of gold hidden!)
Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with next!
lucky leprechaun
These costumes get my vote of approval for creativity. Plus the fact they didn’t cost all that much to put together was an added bonus. You guys are the bomb!
You both look like you just stepped in from a wooded glen in Ireland. Economic creativity, too. I just love it!
Love the creativity in these costumes. It is fun to see what they come up with each year!
Talk about inventive and unique! I love these costumes, and I LOVE the attention to detail on both!
good job you guys it soooooo rocks !
These costumes are the best and they even look Irish! This is the real deal they should hands down win! Love the fact that everything was made or purchased at thrift stores, they are the best costumes!
Love the costumes!! Great creativity!
Love these costumes!! Fairy fairy nice.
Well you guys always out do yourselves. So cool.
Do you have any more photos?