Mario was created by Shigeru Miyamoto as Nintendo's mascot and is an extremely well known video game character, possibly the most well known of all time. Imitating Mario's style for a Halloween event or a fancy dress party isn't that difficult and can be a great last minute choice because it's likely you'll have the items needed in the closet somewhere in the house! If not, take a quick trip to the local thrift store. Here are some suggestions and illustrations to assist your dressing up activity.
Steps
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Dress in blue overalls and a red shirt. These don't have to be in great shape, and if you don't have overalls, just wear a red shirt and blue pants/jeans.
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Add a red cap. It is helpful if you can draw or stick on a capital "M".
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Stick on a fake mustache. Use a ready-made mustache, or make one from fake fur/fluff. Another alternative is to draw one on if needed.
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Imitate Mario's physique. Perhaps add some padding around the tummy for a more round appearance.
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Add white gloves. These are trademark Mario.
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Wear comfortable brown colored shoes. Mario isn't going to be running around in expensive shoes!
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Practice your Italian accent. Everyone loves a good Mario impression.
Tips
- Color the buttons on your overalls yellow if you have the time/inclination to do so. Even round yellow stickers will suffice to fix the buttons.
- To be the Mario Bros. Mario, replace the red cap by the blue one. Make sure the blue cap and blue overalls are a darker shade.
- For a classic look, get a blue shirt and red overalls.
- Get your friends to dress up as other Mario characters:
- For a girl: Peach
- For a guy a bit taller than you but younger than you: Luigi
- For either gender: Toad or Toadette, or Yoshi
- To be the NES Super Mario Bros. Mario, wear a red cap and overalls and brown shirt.
- Try some Italian phrases. Copy phrases from the games if wished.
Things You'll Need
- Overalls
- Red t-shirt or long-sleeved top
- Black mustache
- Red cap with "M" marked on it
- Comfortable brown shoes
- White gloves