Indiana Jones Costume: Let the Adventure Begin

Indiana Jones is back. As a result, this ultimatehuman history, Indiana Jones used his leather
screen hero is destined to be one of the hottestbullwhip to hold his enemies at bay and swing
costumes for Halloween among kids and adultsacross ravines. This weapon will definitely come in
alike.handy to scare off any unwelcome ghost or
To achieve just the right look, you'll need togoblins knocking at your door (and for the kids,
prepare your Indy gear. Below is a list ofthe monsters in the closet). Although Indy used a
must-have items to pull off the best Indiana Jones10 foot bullwhip, shorter replicas will fit the bill to
costume in town.top off this costume. But, whatever you do, don't
The Fedora - First and foremost, you'll need toget too excited about swinging your whip around.
secure Indy's signature Fedora. Indiana Jones andThis weapon takes great skill to use efficiently
his Fedora is iconic and is known to rarely leaveand without inflicting unnecessary pain upon
his head. This hat is integral to the character ofyourself or others.
Indiana Jones and designed to capture his essence.The Pistol, Holster and Belt - The bullwhip is not
The Jacket - Indy's jacket goes hand in hand withIndy's only weapon of choice. Usually a World War
the Fedora. It is inspired by the leather jackets ofI era revolver, this weapon is a great backup to
the 1930s that preceded the advent of thedefend against the scary creatures of the night.
famous A-2 jacket worn by American fighter andReplicas (not the real thing here folks) are
bomber pilots in World War II.available online and include the leather flap holster
The Shoulder Bag - Although Indiana Jones usedand belt.
his shoulder bag to store things like pencils, mapsShirts and Pants - With your accessories in place,
and other props, this element of your Indianayou must not forget Indy's signature khaki pants
Jones costume can be used to store the plans forand Safari shirt.
your tricks or to collect lots of treats.The above items should make your Indiana Jones
The Boots - Like Indy, your boots should have aCostume complete. While you may need to
strong tread and not be too heavy. After all, yousubstitute items here and there, remember that
need to be ready to run (in case you getan adventurous attitude will bring your costume to
spooked).life. Once you put your ensemble together, with
The Bullwhip - One of the oldest weapons inattitude in check, the journey begins...