Star Trek Costumes - Tips On How To Get Started

Written by David Lawson

Sunday, 20 June 2010 08:31

by DavidLawson

Star Trek costumes hold appeal for fans of all ages. With all the different shows and movies, there are more possibilities than ever. Whether you are a die hard Trekkie looking for the perfect thing to wear to a convention or just a casual fan going to a party, there is something for everyone.

It is probably best to first decide which Star Trek you want to represent. Are you a fan of the original series? Or do you prefer The Next Generation, Deep Space 9, Voyager or Enterprise? Or would you prefer a character and outfit from one of the movies instead?

Obviously, whichever you prefer is going to affect what costume you wear, in more ways than just the style of uniform. In the first series, for example, no one liked the Klingons. In later years, the Klingons worked along with the Federation. The make-up used for them changed quite a bit as well.

Your budget will also have an impact on what you can choose. Your entire costume can be purchased if you want to spend that much cash. In that case, you can choose to be whomever or whatever you like and buy the clothes, makeup and accessories. If you would rather not purchase your whole outfit, it will be cheaper to keep to a Starfleet uniform and a human or character more closely resembling one than a Klingon.

For example, if you are in Starfleet, you can easily put together the shirt and pants. Just be sure that you have the right colors and design for the time period you are going for. You can find plenty of references online to help you with that. Obviously, the simplest uniforms are from the original series. If you are creatively inclined and up for some extra work, you can find uniform patterns also. This will enable you to get a more realistic looking costume.

Regarding makeup, if you prefer not to be a human, you can go for the Vulcan look and make or buy prosthetic ears. A Bajoran is also fairly easy to do with just a bit of make-up. Keep in mind that more make-up is also going to mean more expense and the more elaborate it is, the more difficult it is going to be to make it look right.

To help with an authentic look, the place to spend a little extra money is in accessories. For example, you can buy the right communicator, weapons or badges to fit your particular character. Even if your uniform is not exact, the right phaser is going to more than make up for that.

You can also add props to fit with your favorite episode or movie as well. If you are a fan of the original series, you could always create your own tribbles, for example. It is the little touches that will make the costume stand out.

Star Trek costumes are perfect for all types of science fiction fans. Just take the time to research your outfit and some props. Add on one or two accessories and you will look like the Starfleet material you are.

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