I had tickets to a celebrity look-alike show, and decided to work with what I had – short, bright red hair, and a sewing machine. The particular homemade Ziggy Stardust costume I chose to make was striped with pink, blue and silver, with a green, silver and orange striped collar and shoulder pieces. Naturally, it’s … Read more
I had a work Christmas party to go to, and the Theme was Black and Gold, and it doesn’t get more Black and Gold than Mr T! This was made with a red long sleeve T-shirt, army camo trousers, pistol belt, 30 meters of gold rope sprayed gold, and a few cheap gold chains bought … Read more
It took me over a month to grow my beard, I used rope painted gold for most of the chains. Painter’s bib and brace for dungarees dyed several times, once pink. Plimsoles that were too small, clip on earrings that left me scarred for life. Brown face paint (several layers as I am pretty pale). … Read more
I cut my old BDU (Battle Dress Uniform) top at the mid section and made it ruff edge to give the “just torn for war” look. The gold medal on the top is supposed to act as my rank, I only rank in gold FOO! The rank is actually my wife’s gold played lipstick case … Read more
I pity da fool who wastes money on store-bought costumes like a sucka! The A-Team was my and my husband’s favorite TV show as kids. I worshiped B.A. “Bad Attitude” Baracus in a manner most of my friends reserved for Debbie Gibson and NKOTB. So when our first child’s first Halloween came around, we were … Read more
This year I decided to show my sense of humor and go in a Homemade Mister T Costume. I am actually a girl. I bought a bald cap with a mohawk attached and painted it brown. I also brown-toned my skin. I got an old denim waistcoat and jeans and painted them in camouflage. I … Read more
This homemade Nick Nolte mug shot costume was last minute. I actually made this costume as a joke. Hubby was not going to dress up as he had every other year. Money was tight so I had to think of something fast. I grabbed this shirt pout of the closet and decided it looked just … Read more
I’ve been planning this Homemade Classic Mr. T Costume for about 6 months, and made sure to try and get the look down perfect. Despite the must items: haircut, and jewelry, I think the feather earrings and overalls put it over the top. It was easy to put together. I just used old overalls from … Read more
I went to an 80’s hockey team fundraiser costume party. Won first prize for the Mr. T Costume. My Mr. T took a lot of paint and a whole lot of patients to make it work. I am 6 foot 1″ white guy trying to pull off one of the toughest dudes in the world. … Read more
OK Fools… Here’s the “T”! I was sitting around like a fool Friday night wondering what to do for my costume then it hit me, I could be the baddest fool pittier on the planet- MR.T! The main part of my Homemade Mr. T Halloween Costume is ME. Anyone can throw on some black face … Read more
I’ve always been a fan of the T, and he had the best damn cereal known to man. So what better way to pay homage to the master of disaster, the man, the myth, the legend, than to live the dream for a night as Senor T. So, the making of Mr.T Halloween costume! Here’s … Read more
This is what you need to make this Mr T Costume: Bald cap was purchased from a costume shop Hair and beard is furry material bought from a fabric store Brown face paint was sourced from a art supply store Glasses and jewelery were sourced from a $2 shop Gloves are fingerless gym gloves Earring … Read more