Harajuku Costume

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The Harajuku costume is a trendy alternative to the princess outfit. For a girl who is anything but traditional, this might be a great outfit for you.
Heads up fashion fetishists! This is cutting edge style comes straight from the heart of Tokyo, Japan. Harajuku fashion is actually a hodgepodge of different fashion styles popularized by Japanese teens.

Their inspirations range from Gothic Lolita, a play on the little girl doll look, to Ganguro, a take on geisha fashion so radical they actually paint their faces black. It is a mix of old Japan and new Japan. Harajuku girls and boys have been the darlings of a lot of fashion designers all over the world!

The key to a great Halloween Harajuku costume is mixing it up. For the young woman keen on looking exceptional, it all starts out with a dress. Not just any dress will do, Harajuku dresses should be strange. In fact, nix the dress entirely and replace it knickers. Better yet, layer them on.

Harajuku costumes can also feature the traditional Japanese kimono worn in a different way. A brightly colored kimono style dress is a great start for the costume.
Layering is a key part of the Harajuku costume and most come with leg warmers and arm warmers, stockings and even socks to mix, sort and match. These are an essential part of the look and although it may draw a weird stare or two, it is a different and unique approach. Think of it as cute yet sexy, because although it shows minimal skin, it draws maximum attention.

After the layers, it is all in the accessories. Harajuku costumes should be all about the embellishments and the eclectic mix of styles that the Japanese teenagers love. Throw in clunky boots and contrasting stockings (yes, stockings with the legwarmers) for a mismatched yet fashionable look. It is common to see prints against plaid or stripes and polka dots all in one outfit.
One of the favorite accessories of a Harajuku girl is the top hat. They love to wear tiny hats, fascinators and other outdated accessories with their outfits.

Finally, your Harajuku costume would not be complete without the makeup. Harajuku girls and boys break all the rules of makeup. They wear double layers of differently colored eyeliner, white lipstick and wild eye shadow. Get this down and it will be the perfect complement to your Harajuku costume.

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Available Harajuku Costume Sizes

The Harajuku costume is very popular with adventurous young girls who cannot wait to try something new this Halloween. The outfit is available in small, medium and large child sizes.
Like the fashion it reflects, it is really made for the teenage fashion icon who does not want to look like her friends and stand out from the crowd. For parents who do not want their darling daughter to be too sexy on Halloween night, the Harajuku costume provides a lot of coverage and can even be adapted for areas with cooler weather.
This outfit will please any fashion conscious teenage girl who wants to look as different as possible.
The daring adult who is happy to take a risk can also wear the Harajuku costume, available in small to large sizes. If you are tired of wearing overly revealing and uncomfortable Halloween costumes or maybe need to dress tastefully for an office party, then this is the outfit for you.

Harajuku Background Information

Harajuku costumes actually started in a district of the same name, near the district of Shinjuku. The influence of Western culture in Japan started to seep in a little after World War II had ended and started showing in the Japanese way of dress.
On weekends, teenagers dressed in all sorts of outfits, ranging from schoolgirl uniforms mixed with punk elements, kawaii and even a trend called Decor, where girls decorate themselves with plastic jewellery. Boys dressed like their favorite hip hop and metal artists, painting their faces and wearing their hair in Mohawks. Others dressed up like their favorite Japanese cartoon characters, popularly known as anime all over the world.
Eventually tourists and fashion designers began to notice and the Harajuku trend was born. Harajuku costumes had weird elements like pairing Victorian dresses with combat boots and these distinct fashions stated showing up on runways everywhere and probably inspired many a Halloween Harajuku costume.

Harajuku Movies & TV Shows

Harajuku is a fashion staple these days. Although most magazines and articles feature women, Harajuku costumes are also popular with guys.
Even Hollywood rock stars like Gwen Stefani have been inspired by Harajuku culture. They were her backup dancers for the solo album she released in 2004. Because of this, many American teenagers have been influenced by the fashion as well. Some Japanese magazines are actually devoted to Harajuku fashion and not only that, this trend has extended well beyond the borders of Japan.
Harajuku culture has also been portrayed in Japanese anime and manga. Anime is famous for its outrageous hairstyles, outfits and hair colors. The fashion has also been influenced by Japanese anime characters, with many Harajuku girls and boys taking their designs directly from these animated shows.
Harajuku is simply different from any other fashion trend on the planet and wearing a Harajuku costume will definitely turn a lot of heads.

Similar Costumes

Taking inspiration from Japanese cultures is a common theme when it comes to costume and Halloween parties. The graceful Japanese geisha is another costume that most women would be dying to wear. The geisha costume is elaborate, consisting of a kimono, obi and often a fan or parasol as accessories. Play the demure diva for a night, flick that fan and serve a little green tea.
For people who are not a fan of bright colors and mismatched styles, then a gothic costume may be just the trick. Why not go all out as a Gothic Lolita? There are a lot of variations when it comes to the gothic look and the effect is at once both creepy and sexy. This is a great look for someone who does not want to go as the average vampire and you will still be in the same ballpark as the Harajuku costume.

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