A nickname for Elizabeth, the given name Betty has been very popular for hundreds of years and remains a top choice. Throughout time, many fictional characters have been named Betty, each with their own special Betty costumes. Betty costumes make a universally feminine selection for trick-or-treating, masquerade parities or special events. Depending on the style these Betty costumes, they are available to accommodate infants, toddlers, children, adult and plus-size grown ups.
Undoubtedly the most iconic pin-up girl from Fifties era was the striking Bettie Page. This curvaceous lady was known for her trademark jet black hair-do with short bangs and many come-hither Betty costumes. Often referred to as the “Queen of Pin Up”, this seductive siren donned many Betty costumes to portray various sexual fetishes such as jungle woman, bondage, and the demure girl-next-door. Today, aficionados of this real-life sex symbol have revived her look again with fashions of the Goth subculture. Getting dolled up in one of many Betty costumes based on this sexy symbol is sure to cause heat palpitations in others
Betty Boop was another famous sexy lady of yester year, although she was an animated “figure”. Hitting the scene in the Thirties, this cartoon cutie is still popular in these modern times. With a sassy strapless dress in hot red and a hairdo of black pin curls, wearing Betty costumes demands that you put a little boop-boop-di-do in your step. Other accessories for Betty costumes are a long strand of pearls to twirl and an adorable little doggie purse.
Or dress up in Betty costumes and have a yabba-dabba-dabba do time based on the popular long-running cartoon series “The Flintstones”. As the wife of Barney and next-door neighbors of Fred and Wilma Flintstone, Betty in her Betty costumes is a great friend. The typical Betty costumes feature a royal blue dress, help up with a saber-tooth necklace and is sure to please the prehistoric clothes horse.
A popular television “novella” called “Ugly Betty” is the source of more Betty costumes. Portrayed by actress America Ferrera, this Betty has a beautiful personality but is not such a great dresser. Her Betty costumes are hysterical, especially since she works at a fashion magazine. These Betty costume showcase her signature, hideous “Guadalajara” poncho and gaudy rhinestone “B” necklace. Add a bushy brown wig, spectacles and fake braces to finish off her unfortunate yet utterly endearing Betty costumes.
An idiom for a “surfer girl”, a Betty is a totally rad surfer chick that hold her own with the boys. Suit up in surf-inspired Betty costumes and make waves wearing a pair of board shorts and a skimpy bikini top or a even a wet suit. Complement your Betty costumes with a disheveled blond wig and faux bronzed skin for a seemingly never-ending summer. These Betty costumes are ideal for your next beach party.
Cook up some fun with Betty costumes to suit your delicious personality, such as the American kitchen queen, Betty Crocker. First introduced in 1921, America’s make-believe first lady of food was created to as a role model for homemakers. Her look has been tweaked slightly over the years and her Betty costumes have been updated 8 times to stay current with the culture. These Betty costumes can be assembled with a red dress, brown 1960s style wig and requisite rolling pin!
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