Tarzan Costumes

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Come to a Halloween party dressed in a Tarzan costume and you will be bombarded with clever statements like “Me Tarzan, you Jane.” This character has been popular since his creation in the 1920s. Even little kids know who Tarzan is. Unleash the jungle with this exceptional costume idea. Go as Tarzan and Jane or a wild jungle couple bent on conquering the rainforest.

The most recognizable element of the Tarzan costume is the one piece animal print tunic. Tarzan is almost always portrayed wearing leopard or tiger print tunic or loincloth. Play up the barbaric jungle angle with a fur-trimmed tunic. It does not matter if you have the body of an athlete or accountant.
Women’s outfits are a touch more revealing, showing a little stomach or leg. For someone looking for a little bit of sexiness on Halloween night, the costume is the one for you.

Both male and female versions are comfortable and easy to wear. Not only that, they can easily be mixed and matched with different accessories to achieve the look you are going for.

If you are a little more daring or would like to show off your impressive physique, go for the loincloth. For the ladies, why not try a bikini top? Just make sure you bring a jacket if you live in colder temperatures!
You can choose to go bare-skinned underneath or wear a leotard or tight fitting top. For the sake of authenticity, you can choose to go to the party barefoot or wear fur lined boots. Ugg boots look fantastic with this outfit.
As far as costumes go, the Tarzan costume is simpler but this should not stop you from accessorizing. Why not try a long haired wig if you normally sport a short cut? Mess up your hair and do not shave for a few days to produce the full effect.
Want some weaponry to go with your amazing Tarzan shout? Try a club or a fake knife, which can be quite handy for pictures or for killing a random lion that wanders by.

You do not have to stop there. Accessorize your costume by adding a fake tan or bronzing your body so it really looks like you came in from the hot jungle. It is Halloween so no one will mind if you draw in a few fake abs here and there. Bring a stuffed monkey or get someone to come in an animal costume for double the fun.

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Available Tarzan Costume Sizes

Tarzan costumes are a hit with adults of both sexes. There is a certain appeal to going wild and this is why these costumes are bestsellers.
You do not have to box yourself in with the idea of the Tarzan-Jane combo. You can choose to go as a wild couple or a jungle couple and simply use the Tarzan costume as a base.
Sizes range from extra small to medium for the adult women for animal print tops and skirts. These sizes are also a good fit for most teenage girls and the extra small can also fit taller children. Why not go as a Tarzan family to a Halloween party?
The tunics for guys come in large to extra large, which makes it an easy fit for anyone regardless of their height or size. Worried about extra poundage here and there? Forget about it because the tunic is quite forgiving.

Tarzan Background Information

A lot of people know who Tarzan is without really knowing where he came from. Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote the first Tarzan novel in 1912 and it was an immediate hit. In the story, Tarzan’s parents die and he is adopted into a tribe of apes. Later on, he meets and marries Jane after she is marooned on the island he lives on.
The Tarzan costume is extensively described in the 25 novels about Tarzan’s life and adventures. He battles not only the jungle but also humanity and misunderstanding. Armed with only a knife against the dangers of the jungle, Tarzan is depicted as dressed in a loincloth, except for the period when he went back to live in England.
Despite his man-animal reputation, in the books Tarzan is actually very intelligent. He speaks multiple languages, has a noble heart and in short, is really the perfect hero. This can explain why the Halloween Tarzan costume is always a hit.

Tarzan Movies & TV Shows

The earliest Tarzan movie was made in the 1930s. It was during this period that famous Tarzan call became part of Tarzan lore. An interesting bit of trivia for the earlier films is that a lot of the apes shown were actually people in costume! This would be a great idea for a tandem or group costume theme.
In the movies, the Tarzan costume is true to form. The actor playing Tarzan often wears a loincloth or a g-string in later films. In some movies Tarzan actually prefers to be nude, but unless you are heading to a nudist party, that really will not go over well.
The Tarzan costume got a few minor tweaks as the years went by. Early comics gave him a loincloth that looked like a little skirt and this was soon replaced by a leopard print boxer short-style loincloth. Suffice to say, it did not really go over well. If you are looking for the authentic Tarzan look, you cannot go wrong with a tunic or a real loincloth.

Similar Costumes

If you are stumped for ideas for your costume party, why not try a caveman costume? It is not a far cry from the Halloween Tarzan costume but you could jazz it up with more accessories like a club and Cro-Magnon hair. The ladies can go in a sexy cavewoman costume to double the surprise. Be prepared to get a lot of compliments when you wear the caveman costume.
Why come as an ape-man when you can be the ape? Do not settle for the typical Halloween face mask when you can be the life of the party in a real monkey suit. The gorilla costume is always a great hit for guys, girls and kids. An animal costume is a fun party idea and will get you a lot of approving looks and laughs. Try pairing an animal outfit with a Tarzan or caveman costume.
The barbarian costume is something else you can try if you want to travel back in time this Halloween. With its fur accents and barbaric detail, you will definitely be looting and pillaging the night away.

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