No matter in what language you first learned about them, you can certainly remember those funny blue creatures and all the adventures they went through in their Smurf village. They were the stars of a comic and television franchise created by Pierre Culliford, a Belgian cartoonist in 1958.
The Smurfs' were a huge success and it didn't take long for all sort of merchandise to appear: video games, figurines, music recordings, you could even find them in theme parks. What could they do next? What would their next stop be? Believe it or not, it was the fashion industry. David Delfin's Spring 2010 collection could very well back this up. Still, Delfin only borrowed their fascination for blue. His collection alone can't award the funny charcaters with the "fashion icon" and "trend setter" titles. But all those websites that offer Smurfs clothes and accessories can!
No matter if you are simply looking for a Halloween costume or something cool and funny to wear for a party where a disguise is mandatory, a Smurf costume could be a cheap, easy and original solution. First and foremost, you must decide what character you want to be. Do you have a soft spot for red? Then the "Papa Smurf" look is the one to go with. On the other hand, if you feel like dressing up, Smurfette is the best choice. Or, you could always keep it simple and just go for the average look: blue skin, white pants and white hat.
The hat is, by far, the coolest accessory the little blue people came up with. If, for any reason, you can't get the whole costume, the Smurf hat can do the trick all by itself. This piece of clothing resembles a standard woolen cap with the top part of it flopping forward. The hat's form can change in order to better characterize the character wearing it. Greedy's hat, for example looks like a chef's hat since he's the one in charge with all the cooking. Add a flower and a mirror and you could be Vanity Smurf. If you are wearing glasses, for instance, why not play Brainy Smurf? Or, if you love nature, just pick Farmer Strumf's straw hat.
A customized hat can easily be bought off the Internet. On the other hand, if you want to keep it simple, you can always use an old white hat you have around the house (just remember to stuff socks or cotton into it, it's imperative for that look!) or make one yourself. You can use almost any piece of white fabric but felt would be the best choice. First, draw a template on a piece of paper or carton then cut the fabric using the pattern you created. Sew the pieces together and you're set to go. All you have to do now is add a little blue paint and enjoy the party!
