Military Costumes

Costumes were first used for theatrical performances to portray a particular character. Then they were used for special holidays and masquerades.

Although there is a misconception that costumes are just for kids. Costumes can suite people of all ages and any special events. Traditional costume designs are those of monsters and supernatural beings but due to culture influence costume designs are leaning towards science-fiction and pop culture characters. For example, not long time ago, when Transformers and G.I Joe hit the big screen, the dress-up industry was hit with a big craze.

One of the most popular choices is the military costumes. Available designs are simple and realistic, not too many comic twists to preserve the integrity of men-in-uniforms.

Although military costumes were made already years before, they became more popular due to military-themed movies. Costume designs suite not only children’s taste but adult men and women preferences as well.

Kids’ military costumes are more fancy and fun-generating and a less serious version of military uniform, one that perfectly mirrors kid’s spirit and young personality.

On the other hand, military costumes for adult men and women have close-to-real design. It portrays the exact replica of armed forces personnel uniforms with simple twist and humor. Some of the twist includes sexier and masculine appeal. Other designs use real-uniform colors with extra ordinary designs: a sailor girl or boy-toy GI Joe army uniform is a great example.

Kids love to dress up, especially during holidays and popular events. But kids’ costumes are becoming part of everyday playing and children’s activities. They serve as a vital part in realizing kids dreams, what they want to be when they grow up. Beside superhero costumes, kids, especially boys, want to act out as army soldiers. That is why kids’ army costumes and the likes are becoming so popular nowadays. With its simple and comfortable designs, kids’ military costumes are perfect for everyday role playing and dressing up.

Military costumes focus on the different branches of Armed Forces like navy, air-force, old navy and army. Manufacturers make sure that simplicity would be the name of the game. No complicated designs and add-ons to preserve integrity and to keep wearer as safe as possible.

The most popular military costume is the navy costume for it simple and lightweight design. It comes in traditional blue or white color with stripes and collar. The package includes a hat, shirt, pants or skirts. There are different design and versions for girls and boys, men and women.

The navy costume comes in different designs like the admiral navy and ordinary personnel navy. The admiral navy costume comes in white top and pants with black and gold stripes on sleeves and collar; package includes an admiral hat. It has real button, badge, pleated front pocket and Velcro front closure.  The ordinary personnel navy costume design comes in blue tops and pants and has a distinct white stripes and navy knot collar.

The air-force military costumes come in a sleek khaki or dark green jumpsuit: a manly costume design that can suit both girls and boys while adult version can come in a sleeker and more extravagant design. It can be accessorized with pins and belts which, for the most part, are sold separately because the usual package includes hat and jumpsuit only.

Another air-force costume design is the fighter pilot. It is a lightweight black jumpsuit with badges and pilot helmet.

The old navy costumes on the other hand have more conservative design especially those that are designed for kids. It has the traditional big navy collar and sleeves with stripes and white sailor hat. Kids’ old navy costume comes in different designs but still embraces the navy color, collar and stripes. The old navy costume adult version is popular due to its  twist: a playful rendition of old sailor uniform.

The army costumes have different versions and designs. There is different rendition for different army personnel: an officer, commando, army doctor, storm fox and the likes. But customary army costumes come in the traditional khaki or camouflage color, with separate top and lower uniforms and army hat is also included in the package.

Army costume designs for adult women are quite skimpy and usually come with tight short or skirt.  Army costumes for older men are sometimes used in firing games like air-soft and paint-ball shooting. Kids’ army costume on the other hand comes in funky colors of blue camouflage for boys and pink camouflage girls; it usually comes with army hat or helmet. You can pimp it up with army accessories that are sold separately. Most kids’ army costumes are made of lightweight materials for ease and comfort.

Dressing up is such a great and fun experience for all ages, not only for those special dress up occasions but for every imaginable holiday. So if you want to purchase military costume make sure to pick the design that will suit your personality. Make sure to get the exact body measurement of your kids or yourself before purchasing one to get the perfect fit.

Taking care of your costume is another thing; make sure to follow washing instructions that comes with every purchase. Repair rip or loose threads before storing in a clean dry place and keep away from insects and harmful elements. This way you can enjoy dressing up and character portraying for many years.

All military costumes are available through online stores or niches stores near you.