My Impulsive Costume of the Day-Belle from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Currently one of my biggest vice’s is thrift stores! Ironically as a child I didn’t want to be caught dead in one, due to a life altering episode of Who’s the Boss, (if you saw it, you would remember it). Now as a starving artist I thrive in those glorious piles of junk, those misplaced garments and those neglected heaps of trash. Every once in a while I stumble upon a real treasure.
I had no intention spending my day yesterday altering a dress to fit my version of Belle from Beauty and the Beast-but that is what I did. The dress was a prom reject from Macy’s still new with tags still attached, (worth about $400.00), I got it for $25.00. As I perused the rest of the store I found a matching scrap piece of yellow fabric that cost .99 cents for the sleeves. I rummaged in my costume closest at home and found a brown wig, a little sprits here and few boby pins there and wala ! Instant Belle Halloween costume. Sometimes I surprise even myself with my resourcefulness. Feel free to leave a comment if you like. I would love to hear your stories of thrifting.
Posted in Costuming, Creative Projects, Masks, Powerful Word
May 24th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Nice! I constantly haunt the thrift stores around here. The local Goodwill is open until 9:00 PM!
May 24th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
Why thank you for the comment!
May 24th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
WOW…I am a bit biased when it comes to Belle having spent my formative years working the show. I dare say you did a splendid job
May 24th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Well, I am glad you liked it. Sounds like you are a pro on the subject. *bows*
May 24th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
I LOVE it! Belle is my most favorite of the Princesses and I have always wanted a grownup dress…I am sooooo jealous!
May 25th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Lisa Marie, you’re the most amazing… I was reviewing my history of costuming just this morning and thinking of you. Here’s some amazing news- Q Depp will be working at Y Camp this summer
May 25th, 2009 at 11:22 am
Very cool! Oh, and you’re awesome!
June 27th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
do you rent it out????
if so email me please =] eggnogroks@hotmail.com
July 2nd, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Unfortunately, I don’t rent out. I have had way to many bad experiences with that part of the costuming business.
October 27th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Are you interested in selling the dress anytime SOON????
October 30th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
Sorry, I am not selling it.
July 19th, 2010 at 12:36 am
I what one so bad they are so preety
July 22nd, 2010 at 4:02 am
I am so jealous! I never find anything good in thrift stores and belle is my favorite Disney character! I think if I had that dress I would probably just make up excuses to wear the thing whenever I felt like it.
September 8th, 2010 at 6:00 pm
Holly Crap! I Need this! It’s my dream belle dress! Im about to play her and I REALLY NEED THIS!!!
Emial me please!!!
September 20th, 2010 at 5:46 pm
CAN I BUY IT FROM U
September 21st, 2010 at 6:17 pm
What store did you go to? I’m thinking about making my own for Halloween and am looking for good thrift store in California. thx!
March 18th, 2011 at 12:58 am
Do you still have this belle dress? If so, would you be willing to sell it?
May 27th, 2011 at 11:27 am
This is stunning am very jealous in the uk we don’t have things like this I may have to make a special trip over after i save all me pennies well done truly amazing
August 23rd, 2011 at 6:46 pm
Who makes it?
August 27th, 2011 at 4:14 am
I have been looking for a belle costume all year, and still need one, would you be willing to make me one if i paid you ?
September 4th, 2011 at 12:33 am
Wow, I have been looking for a good Belle costume! Are you looking to sell by any chance?
If so please contact me I left my email.
-Rachael