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Every year, a handful of ghost ships float aimlessly across the mysterious Bermuda Triangle. Aboard one vessel (known as the ship of the damned) are horrific monsters that feast on living human flesh. If you're looking to create a cannibalistic costume, then look towards the Bermuda Tringale for inspiration. Here's how to put such a ghoulish costume together:
• Salty Sea Captain
Even a ghost ship needs a captain. For an old salty captain look, were a blue and white stripe shirt and knit cap. Complete with a dark colored double-bested jacket (or a yellow raincoat) and dark colored pants. If you want to look more rugged, stop shaving a few weeks before Halloween. However, it that's too much, you can buy some fake hair and attach it to your chin.
Because you've been on the water for years (without a washing machine), your outfit should look old and dirty, you can dye your clothes in black tea. Put the clothing into hot water, add tea in big bucket and then set for about 2 hours. Take your materials out, dry them and you will be ready to navigate the sea.
• Terrifying Sailor
Of course, every ship of terror has its fair share of terrifying sailors. For this costume, you'll need an all-white or khaki pair of pants, a blue and white strip shirt and white sailors' hat (which can be bought at a local store)
When it comes to the face be sure to utilize some fake blood around the face, neck and arms to give off a "cabalistic" look. Also include white contact lenses and fake scary-looking teeth. Remember, the ghouls on this ship have been drifting for many decades, don't be afraid to look like you've been at sea for quite some time.
• A Victim
Finally, someone must dress up as the unfortunate victim. When the ghost ship floats near an unsuspecting vessel, the unknowing victims come aboard, they are eaten alive by the creatures. This costume can be characterized by a bathing suit (given the idea that it may be a cruise ship), a sun hat, and sunglasses.
Remember, these people were definitely not expecting to get attacked by monsters on their cruise. Be sure to decorate this costume with a lot of blood, injuries, lost limbs, and flesh with red syrup and drawn-on wounds. So, there you have it, happy sailing.
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