# DIY Mermaid Costumes Lauren Conrad's Mermaid Costume Tutorial is Super Glam By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-10-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-mermaid-costumes References: [laurenconrad](http://laurenconrad.com/blog/2014/10/hocus-pocus-my-mermaid-halloween-costume/) Lauren Conrad has put together a sophisticated DIY [mermaid costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-the-little-mermaid-collection) tutorial complete with informative photos and step-by-step instructions. The former reality TV star let her fans vote on her [Halloween costume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-costumes) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celeb Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Film-Resembling Mermaid Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-mermaid-doll.md) - [Mermaid-Inspired Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-the-sea-stay.md) - [Color-Changing Mermaid Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mermaid-doll.md) - [Mermaid-Inspired Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shells-jewel-collection.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Film-Themed Retailer Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-x-disney-the-little-mermaid-collection.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Live-Action Mermaid Film Haircare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-little-mermaid-1.md) - [Coordinated Coastal Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salty-mermaid.md)