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Werewolf: a DIY Halloween costume made from clothes you already own, worn by Arlo, AI-generated model

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Werewolf

A DIY Werwulf costume is a brown tunic, a cloak with a fur trim and a rugged medieval peasant look. It is based on publicly announced coverage of a 13th-century setting, not any confirmed creature design. It costs about $18 and takes about 90 minutes, with some cutting.

TIME
90 min
COST
about $18
SKILL
Some cutting

What you need

  • A brown or oatmeal linen shirt
  • Dark trousers
  • A brown blanket or length of fabric for a cloak
  • Faux fur strip or fleece for trim
  • Rope for a belt
  • Brown felt
  • Safety pins
  • A hood or hat

How to make it

  1. 1

    Wear the shirt over trousers and tie the rope round your waist as a belt.

  2. 2

    Drape the blanket round your shoulders and pin at the neck with two safety pins.

  3. 3

    Cut the fur strip to about 90 cm and pin or tape it along the cloak edge.

  4. 4

    Cut shapes from brown felt for patches and sew-free stick them on the tunic.

  5. 5

    Rub dirt-brown eyeshadow along the cuffs and hem for an aged look.

  6. 6

    Hold up a stick for a spear if you want it.

Make it better

  • Hunch slightly and prowl, with a low growl for photos.
  • Stand in a dark doorway and let a torch light your face from below.
  • Keep it ragged and tattered for the best effect.

Questions

How do I make a Werewolf costume from clothes I already own?

Wear a brown shirt and trousers, add a cloak with a fur trim and a rope belt, and you have the look.

Does this have fur ears or claws?

No. It is a medieval peasant look only, because no official creature design is public.

Is this an official Werewolf costume?

No. It is a homemade, unofficial costume made from everyday clothes and craft supplies. We are not affiliated with the makers of the character.

Is this the exact werewolf from the film?

No. It is a peasant-and-cloak look based on public descriptions of the film's setting.

Unofficial. Werewolf and the Werwulf names belong to their respective owners, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by them. The names are used only to describe this homemade parody costume.

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