If you're celebrating the number 100 of something-whether it's the 100th day of school, the 100th customer, and so on-one entertaining way to celebrate the occasion is to dress like a 100-year-old woman. This outfit can also be used for Halloween events or other general costume parties. Luckily, most of the supplies you need can be found at home or purchased from thrift stores.
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Method 1 of 4: Clothes
Step 1. Find a shirt or skirt
The bottom pleat of the skirt should be below the knee, at the calf or heel.
- Roses, citadel, and other small floral motifs are some of the best choices for you. Large florals and geometric motifs can also be used, but keep in mind that the pattern should look old-fashioned.
- Stay away from bold and bright colors. Choose neutral, dull, or plain soft colors.
- The shape of the shirt or skirt is also important. The straight, cheerful muumuu style is also ideal, but the square cut is also great. Avoid tight clothing.
Step 2. Wear the appropriate blouse
If you prefer a skirt over a bracket, you'll need a blouse to complete the basic outfit. Try looking for blouses that have traditional white or soft plain long sleeves.
Like shirts and skirts, the cut of the blouse should also be square and straight rather than tight
Step 3. Put on a scarf or sweater
Women aged 100 years are more sensitive to cold air than young women. Wrap a scarf around your shoulders or wear a plain cardigan sweater.
- If you choose a scarf, look for one made of knitted wool or soft cotton. Lace designs, floral prints, and simple colors will all do the trick. Wrap the scarf around your shoulders and tie or pin it in front.
- If you choose a sweater, wear it instead of wrapping it around your shoulders. Choose a simple, straight-cut silhouette and stick to a single, dull color.
Step 4. Choose simple canvas shoes or loafers
Think about what kind of shoes a 100 year old person would feel comfortable wearing. Plain white canvas sandals are a great choice, but loafers are fine too.
- The canvas shoes should be as plain and simple as possible. Canvas shoes are better than running shoes.
- Likewise, the loafers used must be simple. The best are dark brown or black.
Step 5. Put on stockings
Ignore the socks. However, wear plain nylon stockings knee-high or waist-high.
- Stockings should be plain. Avoid textured leggings or patterned stockings.
- The choice of color also matters here. The best colors are skin, ivory, and white. Avoid black and unusually colored nylons (blue, red, etc.).
Method 2 of 4: Accessories
Step 1. Wear old-fashioned costume jewelry
Choose a large brooch, necklace, or earrings. Choose metallic and classic colors and avoid trendy jewelry.
- Large gems and large single colored beads are fine too. For example, a string of gems or beads would make a great necklace, and large gem earrings would work well on the ears.
- Classic metal is also a good choice. Gold often looks more antique than silver, but a dull piece of silver jewelry is fine too. Avoid "trendy" metals like gunmetal silver or pink gold.
Step 2. Try wearing a hat or handkerchief
This accessory isn't necessary, but certain styles of hats are more commonly worn by 100 year olds and other older women. You can also wear a plain handkerchief on your head if you can't find the right type of hat.
- When choosing a hat, look for a style that was common in the past. For a 100-year-old woman, consider the styles that were popular in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, when she was young and at the peak of her vitality.
- Handkerchiefs or scarves tend to appear "home country". Put the scarf over the top of the head and tie it under the chin or behind the head. Avoid the bandana style. However, look for a plain white handkerchief or scarf with a traditional floral print.
Step 3. Put on the glasses
Because vision often deteriorates with age, many 100-year-old women will wear glasses. Look for plain eyeglass frames that are round or square. Cat eyeglass frames can also be used.
- If you don't have your own glasses, buy reading glasses from a grocery store or convenience store. The lenses of these glasses are usually just magnifying glasses, but if they irritate your eyes, open the lenses and use the frames instead.
- You can also look for old glasses at a thrift store or other thrift store.
Step 4. Bring a handbag
A small pocket book-sized handbag is better than a large one. Wallets that use handles are also better than wallets that use long shoulder straps.
- Clamp the purse handle between your elbows and carry it that way.
- In most aspects about this costume, simpler is better. Single colors are better than patterned and patterned clothes.
Step 5. Bring a cane or walker
Walking on one's own becomes more difficult in old age. Push a walker if you have one. If you don't have one, find a simple cane and walk with it unsteadily.
Method 3 of 4: Hairstyle
Step 1. Long hair bun
If your hair is long enough, tie it in a simple bun under your neck or at the back of your head.
If you're struggling with a traditional bun, go for a loose bun made only of elastic ponytails. Tie your hair back with a ponytail. In the final loop, don't pull the ponytail all the way through; however, pull the hair through the elastic just enough to create a bulge or bun at the top. To keep the ends strong, wrap a second elastic string around the first
Step 2. Curl the shorter hair
If your hair is too short for a bun, add curls using a bobby pin.
- If you don't have a bobby pin, use small black bobby pins to create tight curls.
- The point is just to make small curly hair that frames the face or hangs over the shoulders. Loose curls and curls will not be good results.
- As another option, you can keep the curlers in your hair. This will make for a much more relaxed “at home” look. However, make sure that the curlers are secure, so that they don't suddenly fall off as the day changes.
Step 3. Sprinkle baby powder or flour
A simple trick to make your hair appear grayer is to sprinkle it with a little white powder, such as baby powder or flour. Even so, less is better than too much. You want your hair color to look faded, but you don't want the powder to be too visible.
- Sprinkle the powder evenly over the head. It is best to use a filter instead of splashing it directly by hand.
- Once you've sprinkled the powder onto your hair, shake your hair to remove any clumps and spread the powder evenly. It's also better if you comb his hair so that the powder is evenly distributed.
- Spray a little hairspray after applying the powder to prevent the powder from falling.
- When you're done, baby powder and flour should be removed from the hair by shampooing using enough water and shampoo. Baby powder may be easier to clean than flour.
Step 4. Consider buying a wig
Another option is to buy an inexpensive gray or white costume wig. Usually wigs for elderly women are available in stores that sell costume supplies.
Method 4 of 4: Makeup
Step 1. Use a foundation with a soft color tone
Apply foundation with a soft tone of color to your face for an aged and yellowed look.
- Use a pale foundation that's soft, even if your skin is actually warm. Ordinary foundation can work, but it may be easier to find foundation in yellow undertones if you're using makeup for a special costume.
- Spread the foundation onto the visible areas of the skin on the face and neck. Use a sponge or makeup brush to even it out.
- When you're done, your skin tone will be paler than usual, but still look like a natural human skin tone.
Step 2. Mark the wrinkles with a brown eyeliner
Look for small wrinkles that form on your face when you smile or frown. Mark the wrinkles with a brown eye pencil, then highlight them with the pencil to make them more visible on the skin.
- Smile, frown, or bend your face to create natural creases. Even the skin of a young person folds when the face frowns in a different way. As a person ages, it is these folds that develop into wrinkles.
- Gently mark the wrinkles around the eyes and mouth with a brown eye pencil. Avoid eyeliner that is made of gel.
- Use the eye pencil on areas that are closer to your natural skin tone and lightly highlight the outer edges of any tan marks.
- Blend the two colors of eyeliner using a makeup sponge. Then the existing creases will look more like wrinkles, but the eye pencil marks are not very clear.
Step 3. Add a touch of rouge
Sprinkle the cheeks with enough rouge. The point is to clarify the impression of wearing makeup rather than making it too natural.
Use a cream-based blush instead of powder. Either option will work well, but creams tend to appear more defined
Step 4. Apply a small amount of lipstick
Choose a lipstick that doesn't sparkle in a classic color. Avoid shiny lipstick or gloss lip gloss.
- Don't be afraid to choose something bolder than your usual favourite. Dark pink or dark red lipstick is fine. However, avoid bright pinks or fire engine reds, as they are too sparkly.
- Lips also tend to thin out with age, so use a slightly yellowish-gray lip pencil around the upper and lower lips to make them appear thinner before applying lipstick.
