Retro Sci-Fi Alien
The elegant extraterrestrial.
This wasn’t based on any particular character, but it looks like a retro glam alien. Similar to the 1960s Lost in Space Android Verda. Or something out of Orig Series Star Trek. or possibly something from the Halloween Store.
Striped metallic lame fabric. Pleated floor length circle skirt, long sleeve.
I did not make this dress. It’s a vintage piece. Possibly 1970s. I wore it with my largest petticoat because it was too long on me, even with heels. I pinned a scrap of green fabric to the back, just for color, and also to give it a billowing scarf effect.
On my head, a silver ball antennae headband, and a curled updo hair piece.
I wanted to do a Bratz doll style eye makeup with face paint, but it didn’t work out for me. So I did my usual ‘tons of eyeliner’ technique. Blue and green eyeshadows, and some rhinestones on my face.
This wasn’t based on any particular character, but it looks like a retro glam alien. Similar to the 1960s Lost in Space Android Verda. Or something out of Orig Series Star Trek. or possibly something from the Halloween Store.
Striped metallic lame fabric. Pleated floor length circle skirt, long sleeve.
I did not make this dress. It’s a vintage piece. Possibly 1970s. I wore it with my largest petticoat because it was too long on me, even with heels. I pinned a scrap of green fabric to the back, just for color, and also to give it a billowing scarf effect.
On my head, a silver ball antennae headband, and a curled updo hair piece.
I wanted to do a Bratz doll style eye makeup with face paint, but it didn’t work out for me. So I did my usual ‘tons of eyeliner’ technique. Blue and green eyeshadows, and some rhinestones on my face.
I think the image of metallic clothing have been a cornerstone of science fiction cinema since the beginning.
I received the most compliments from older ladies. Possibly because they’re old enough to have seen the retro future space shows on TV in their childhood, But more likely because sparkly gowns are pretty.
- Props include a silver and green Ray Gun toy. I painted my nails neon green to match.
Like most of my costume ideas, this one just sort of jumped out at me. It started with a free dress that I got years ago, but never wore. I slowly figured out that it would be a great retro sci-fi dress, and I picked up the accessories. Then waited and waited for the right occasion to wear it. It feels like a Halloween costume, only because it’s not a Cosplay costume.
If you like aliens. Also see some of my Star Trek costumes : Cardassian, Klingon, Andorian, Bajoran.
I wore this to a Halloween street fair.
I received the most compliments from older ladies. Possibly because they’re old enough to have seen the retro future space shows on TV in their childhood, But more likely because sparkly gowns are pretty.
- Props include a silver and green Ray Gun toy. I painted my nails neon green to match.
Like most of my costume ideas, this one just sort of jumped out at me. It started with a free dress that I got years ago, but never wore. I slowly figured out that it would be a great retro sci-fi dress, and I picked up the accessories. Then waited and waited for the right occasion to wear it. It feels like a Halloween costume, only because it’s not a Cosplay costume.
If you like aliens. Also see some of my Star Trek costumes : Cardassian, Klingon, Andorian, Bajoran.
I wore this to a Halloween street fair.
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