How to Customize Army Costumes
- 1). Decide what sort of look you want for your army costume, such as a battle-ready soldier, a "sexy" soldier, or a Hollywood action-hero look. Use a battle dress uniform or make or purchase a military-uniform costume, and customize to fit any of these looks.
- 2). Real combat boots, or boots that look like combat boots help create the look of a battle-ready soldier. Tuck pants into boots and tie. High-heeled boots can be worn to create a "sexy soldier" look.
- 3). Cut tears into the uniform of a battle-ready soldier to look like you've been in a battle. Cut pants into shorts if you're going for the sexy-soldier look. If you want a traditional look then don't modify the pants at all.
- 4). For an authentic look leave jacket sleeves buttoned, or roll the sleeves to just above the elbow. For a sexy or Hollywood look, cut the sleeves off entirely. (If you cut off the pants, it's almost required that you cut off the jacket as well.) Wear a brown tee shirt with any of the looks, and remove those sleeves if you want.
- 5). Add accessories. For a traditional costume, add symbols of rank and a uniform hat. For a Hollywood look, add in a set of beaten dog tags, a large plastic fake knife and wear camouflage makeup.
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