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Me As A Creepy Duchess

Post by TheCostumer » Tue Aug 24, 2010 4:36 pm

Since I usually do historical or period characters and costumes, I thought that I would develop some Halloween characters. I love horror movies, especially the old Universal and Hammer films.

While glancing over the net on Alice In Woderland characters from various films ( not in search of a Halloween character), one of the pictures that came up for The Ugly Duchess was the one below:
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This picture is from the play The Ugly Duchess by Janet Munsil based on the 14th century ruler of Tyrol, Margaret Maultesch who was monstrously ugy but politically desirable.

The Duchess in her play was performed by her husband Paul Terry which took a lot of the femininity from this ugly creature.

I showed this picture to friends on another forum and they all said that this character was creepy, ugly and very scary.

So my charcater was chosen and I put my costumer to work on a design. If I could look costume wise and makeupwise close to the original picture I should have a surefire winner.

The plus side was the character was ACTUALLY real creepy and scary while the downside was I would have to costume as a woman. Since i had already costumed as Charley's Aunt and A Grandmother this would not be that much different.

So this was the final result of my idea, my costumer's superb work and my enthusiam for doing this character.
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So I think that my costumer did an excellent job as far as duplicating the clothing. Makeup is not my strong point but I do believe that it came out fairy good enough to be both ugly and creepy.

This character would certainly scare the hell out of someone in a dark alley ( and hopefully a costume party).

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I hope my future ideas work out as well as this one did.
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Re: Me As A Creepy Duchess

Post by mariapwel » Wed Aug 25, 2010 3:36 am

Wow! That's indeed a very good and an innovative idea. It would not only make you look dressed for the event but also make you stand out of the crowd. I would say that this costume is dressed to perfection. I must say you did a very good job with the costumes here.

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Re: Me As A Creepy Duchess

Post by Midnite Shadow » Wed Aug 25, 2010 7:52 am

WOW...that is great!! You do look creepy and those costumes are so detailed and spooky.

Great job!!
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Post by Spookymufu » Wed Aug 25, 2010 10:16 am

yes, thats creepy and well detailed...
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Re: Me As A Creepy Duchess

Post by MacPhantom » Fri Aug 27, 2010 2:48 pm

Very cool!

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Re: Me As A Creepy Duchess

Post by Andybev01 » Fri Aug 27, 2010 3:59 pm

The 'Duchess' reminds me of Dom DeLoiuse' character from 'Haunted Honeymoon'!!
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Re: Me As A Creepy Duchess

Post by TheCostumer » Sat Aug 28, 2010 7:14 pm

I have never seen the film Haunted Honeymoon or a full length picture of Dom DeLuise as his character.

Will have to check out.
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Re: Me As A Creepy Duchess

Post by Murfreesboro » Sun Aug 29, 2010 6:18 pm

The Duchess costume is great, and very original, too!

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Re: Me As A Creepy Duchess

Post by TheCostumer » Sun Aug 29, 2010 8:24 pm

Murfreesboro wrote:The Duchess costume is great, and very original, too!
Thanks!

Though I had to dress in drag, I just could not resist this character. It was so unusual and have never seen anyone costumed like this before. Something different from the usual run of characters.
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Post by monica » Fri Oct 22, 2010 8:33 pm

Chiming in with an agreement on the very cool & original!!! Love the detail of all the lace! So elaborate and you did an amazing job!!!
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Re: Me As A Creepy Duchess

Post by haleysmith » Fri Mar 25, 2011 7:57 am

Great resemblance to the original! Good work, I truly like your duchess costume, never seen anybody wearing a ducess costume before at any halloween party that I've been at!

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Re: Me As A Creepy Duchess

Post by The Duchess » Tue May 31, 2011 7:24 pm

Thanks Haley for the compliment.

Now since I can get back in the forum I will be coming back in as "The Duchess" probably my best costume to date.
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Re: Me As A Creepy Duchess

Post by chloendrsn16 » Mon Jul 25, 2011 3:42 am

that's some scary stuff! it creeps me out so it totally works! good job!

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