Should You Wear An Indiana Jones Halloween Costume This Year?

Friday, October 10th, 2008 Aiden R. Ringoldsen

You might want to think about an Indiana Jones Halloween costume if you’re not sure what to wear this year. After all, if you’ve ever secretly wanted to be an adventurer, Indy is probably your hero. Even if archaeology doesn’t work quite the way it does in the movies, it’s still a lot of fun.

1981’s Raiders of the Lost Ark was the first movie in which Harrison Ford played Indiana Jones. It was followed up with the Temple of Doom and the Last Crusade. Most recently, Indy made it back to theaters in Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, bringing him back as a popular Halloween costume choice.

It can be tricky to dress as Indiana Jones. That’s because most of the costume pieces are fairly simple. Indy is usually wearing his trademark hat and leather flight jacket, and carries a bullwhip. His clothes tend to be khaki, and he may carry a leather gas mask bag for artifacts. In some of the movies, he also has a WWI pistol.

If you’re assembling a costume on your own, it’s important to choose pieces of clothing carefully. Use the wrong style of shirt, jacket or hat, and your costume could look a little strange. Because of this, lots of people will choose to buy an Indiana Jones Halloween costume instead of choosing to make one. That’s because licensed costumes make it a lot easier to dress up and look good.

Costumes are available for kids and adults alike, and come in a wide range of prices and levels of quality. On the lower end, Indiana Jones costumes are available for about thirty dollars, and include a printed polyester shirt, as well as all appropriate accessories. More accurate, better fitting costumes can be purchased as well, though prices will increase with quality.

It’s a good idea to buy well made costumes that will last a long time and stay comfortable. Quality costumes will last the night and be used for several years. You might pay more for a good costume, but it’ll look better, feel better, and wear longer than a very cheap one.

Hoping to find your costume at a discount? Think about doing your shopping on the Internet. You’ll find great prices and a good selection, since no regular store can match the amount of inventory available online. Shop around, and you’ll be sure to get the perfect costume at the perfect price. Factor in shipping and handling costs, and be sure to order early enough to receive your costume in time for the party.

An Indiana Jones Halloween costume might just be the right choice for the adventurer in you. Don’t wait until the last minute - your perfect costume could be gone. Look online instead and find the right choice for your next Halloween party.

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