Holiday and Party Tips

At every Halloween party, every college costume party, we tend to see the same thing over and over again: cloth costumes. Sure, a cloth costume can be unique, but can it really stand out from a crowd all that much?  If you're looking to stand out in the crowd, the cloth costume certainly can't make as loud a statement as an inflatable costume.

Inflatable Sumo Costume

The idea of an inflatable costume may seem quite odd to you at first thought. It really is. Do you remember the rubber dresses of the 1970s? Have you ever seem inflatable furniture, like a couch? Well, an inflatable costume is a cross between the two, like some kind of monstrous balloon animal. Some of these are only for the most daring, as some are transparent! Others are quite modest, and cover everything up, for the less adventurous. The best of the best are like walking snow globes, with confetti in constant circulation from the inside.

Inflatable Hulk Costume

An inflatable costume looks as futuristic as a Jetsons' cartoon.   Here's how they work: simply step into the mass of rubber and blow it up at the shoulder. It's just like blowing up an air mattress.   The shape is similar to a Jetsons' character, with enlarged sleeves, skirts that stand directly out, or exaggerated bust lines.

Inflatable costumes are often made from a transparent, colored material. While a daring college kid or club hopper might happily wear this, it's often required that you cover up in most public places. Almost every club in America requires that you cover private areas with black electrical tape.

The added fun of confetti in an inflatable costume will look spectacular as you “shake your booty” on the dance floor. Just like a snow globe, when you shake it, the confetti will move around creating a glimmering and showy effect.

With the inflatable costume, proper care is important. Because the costume is made of rubber, it will make you sweat profusely. It is important that you carefully hand wash your inflatable costume as soon as you return home. Fill the sink or tub up with hot, soapy water. Using your hands, gently rub down the entire outfit. Rinse it with cold running water, and line dry.

Cigarettes are the ultimate enemy of the inflatable costume. The tip of a lit cigarette touching the rubber, for even a second, can immediately burst your costume, leaving you high and dry! Avoid smokers! If you're a smoker, it's best to refrain while wearing this costume, as the consequences can prove dire!

Why not jazz up your costume wardrobe with an inflatable costume? They're sure to boldly go where no costume has gone before. Just make sure you take good care of it, washing after every use and avoiding cigarettes!