Latex has the greatest amount of stretch of the 3 fabrics that we are focusing, and due to the excellent stretch you’ll get the tightest fit.\u00a0 If you have the body to show off, then by all means, get a .35mm gauge latex and let that six-pack show underneath.<\/p>\n
Even if you don’t have the perfect body, you can still use latex along with some body modifying panels to create super-hero abs, chest muscles, etc.\u00a0 Foam panels can be cut out for a custom fit and then you can glue them to your outfit to stay in place.<\/p>\n
If you love latex and you want to use it but don’t feel comfortable with an uber-tight fit, there are still options available.\u00a0 Latex on it’s own is such a different and striking material that you don’t have to dress as a super-hero for it to be a costume.\u00a0 Formal wear, like a suit jacket with pants, can be a Halloween costume unto itself.\u00a0 Shining the latex to a high gloss gives you a “plastic” super-hero type of look anyway, so feel free to create your own (non-skin tight) design and leverage this amazing material.<\/p>\n
If you do go the traditional costume route, some of our favorites include Batman, Super-man, Spider-man, Venom, pretty much any catsuit-based hero outfit and Star-Trek characters.\u00a0 Other costumes that can work well for latex include sailors, vikings, pirates, and if you want to go full on crazy-town, dress in a sexy ladies costume.\u00a0 This could included nuns, maids, nurses, or other traditional female roles.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\nSome advice for working with latex: you glue it instead of sewing it.\u00a0 Latex material has no fabric backing, so the holes that a traditional sewing machine would make can cause it to rip.\u00a0 When you glue it, you don’t create a seam in the same manner as if you were sewing.\u00a0 You lay the material flat on top of each other and manipulate it when going around bends.\u00a0 The easiest way to understand how it works is to watch one of our latex tutorials here:\u00a0 http:\/\/www.mjtrends.com\/articles.php<\/a><\/p>\n That’s not to say that you can’t sew latex.\u00a0 We’ve seen commercial latex clothing companies sew latex, however, it’s only on garments that use thicker latex and where you would not have any stress on the sames.\u00a0 An example would be a loose fitting jacket.\u00a0 Plus, you’ll need a special silicone thread bath.\u00a0 What is that you ask?\u00a0 The needle and thread will heat up as it passes through the rubber and having your thread pass through liquid silicone prior to being sewn will reduce the amount of friction and prevent the thread from fraying or splitting as you sew.<\/p>\n Mens Leather \/ Veggie-Leather Halloween Costume ideas<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Maybe you’re not quite ready to dip your toe into working with latex, or perhaps you have a greater affinity for leather.\u00a0 You can’t go wrong with this material, as man has been wearing it for thousands of years.\u00a0 And you don’t need the real stuff to create amazing costumes.\u00a0 Faux leather is less expensive, looks great, and can actually be better for the environment.\u00a0 That’s what we call a win-win-win.<\/p>\n The first image that comes to mind when we think of leather costumes is the Viking man.\u00a0 A gruff and rough man who sailed the frozen seas and was tougher than the leather he wore.\u00a0 And who wouldn’t want to wear a Viking costume – you get to wear a kilt.\u00a0 If you’ve ever worn tight-fit jeans, you’ll welcome the opportunity to let things sway and wear what is essentially a loose fitting skirt.<\/p>\n Perhaps you don’t have the beard and lack of teeth to pull off the Viking look, but still want to sport leather this Halloween.\u00a0 For our metro-sexual men who were born 1970’s, we recommend the Michael Jackson thriller look.\u00a0 Head to toe black and red leather, with some black patent shoes with slick bottoms to moon walk.<\/p>\n Want something more current?\u00a0 How about Dead Pool?\u00a0 You can still use black and red, and after a few drinks you can try to channel Ryan Reynolds satirical wit.\u00a0 A more traditional super hero is Bat man.\u00a0 Buy a mask and then DIY your own cape and leather catsuit.<\/p>\n Remember when you were kids and you played cowboys and Indians?\u00a0 Make your own leather chaps and go as a modern day Roy Rogers.\u00a0 Or leave off the pants under the chaps and go as Prince.\u00a0 Faux leather vests are also quick and easy to put together.<\/p>\n Other ideas include leather jeans with a slim-fit sport coat for a wise-guy look.\u00a0 Make sure to slick back your hair and add a gold chain to bring it all together.\u00a0 Leather police outfits are another popular choice.<\/p>\n