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To dress up as Lara Croft, make-up is optional because we're sure that a archarologist-adventurer would have no time for applying mascara. All you need to do is make a low braid in your hair and sweep it over your shoulder! Make-up If your hair is too short for a braid, you can buy clip on braids and wigs from costume shops. If you have hair that is at least at shoulder length, you will be able to braid your hair. One of Lara Croft's best known features is her braided hair. Ammo pouchĪ small leather, or dark coloured bag that can be hung off the belt will work as a great ammunition pounch. You should be able to find a fake knife and sheath from any toy store. Secure the pouch to the backing with screws at the top and bottom and use some craft foam to cover the points of the screwsĪnd there you should have a great homemade gun holster! Tactical knife and sheath.For the gun pouch, place the gun on the foam and fold the foam over the gun, glueing the ends closed.Cut a slit close (but not too close) to each corner of the cardboard foam and thread the elastic through.Glue the cardboard and craft foam together.

Using your gun as a size reference, cut a square from the cardboard from the cereal box and onto the craft foam.

Two strips of elastic with velcro (usually found at dollar stores).

You can buy fake gun holsters from a toy shop, but you can also make your own at home using the following items: You can find some at a toy shop, but if you have some old water pistols at home you can spray paint them grey. It needs to be sturdy because it will be carrying your costume weapons. The most important Lara Croft accessory is her belt. Brown backpackĪny old backpack will do, especially if it's brown and leather! Once you have the gloves, cut the fingers off so that when you put them on, your fingers and thumbs are exposed. If they are little too pricey, it can be worth looking for a cheap pair on ebay. You might already have a pair of black gloves at home but if not, the next stop would be a costume store. Wear the boots with thick, white socks that are long enough to be visible above the boots. Get some red shoe laces and thread them through. Otherwise, a thrift store would be your next stop! Combat bootsįor Lara Croft-style combat boots, they should be preferably brown and leather. You might already have a pair of brown short shorts lying around at home, or even a long pair of pants that you can cut.

If you can't find one, you can just buy one with sleeves and simply cut them off. You can buy a green sleeveless shirt or a tank top from any thrift store or even from.

These are the basic clothing items you will need to create a Lara Croft costume: Green sleeveless shirt