DIY Mermaid Costumes

Lauren Conrad's Mermaid Costume Tutorial is Super Glam

Lauren Conrad has put together a sophisticated DIY mermaid costume tutorial complete with informative photos and step-by-step instructions.

The former reality TV star let her fans vote on her Halloween costume this year. The final two contenders were a mermaid and a ringleader, with the mermaid just narrowly hedging out the ringleader for the win!

To recreate the look, you'll need seashells (an assortment plus two large scallop seashells), a corset or strapless bra, a stretchy green fabric with some shimmer, turquoise tulle and some sewing essentials: pins, needles and thread and a hot glue gun. Even with the pictures and instructions, this DIY look is pretty advanced, but if you're up to the task, you'll make a pretty glamorous mermaid this Halloween.

DIY Costumes
Opportunity for businesses to provide DIY costume kits and tutorials for different themes.
Sophisticated Halloween Costumes
Disruptive opportunity for upscale costume designers to offer more glamorous and high-quality costume options.
Audience-driven Costumes
Businesses can engage with customers by allowing them to vote on costumes and incorporating their preferences into offerings.

Who This Affects Most

Retail
Retailers can capitalize on the trend by offering DIY costume kits and accessories.
E-commerce
Opportunity for online marketplace platforms to feature DIY costume tutorials and connect customers with relevant products.
Fashion
Fashion designers and brands can explore the demand for sophisticated Halloween costume options and create high-end designs.
SCORE
5.3 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 83%
Activity 69%
Freshness 8%

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