Clowns have existed since the Middle Ages, when they were known as jesters or harlequins and entertained the royal courts. The clown costume has long been a Halloween favorite.
If you are looking for a clown costume, this page provides links to and information about adult clown costumes, kids clown costumes, scary clown costumes and even dog clown costumes.
Clown Costumes Tips
There are many variations on the clown costume, making it easy to create your own unique costume. The basis of most clown costumes is exaggeration, so think big: Wear over sized clothing, big floppy shoes and use colorful face paint to exaggerate facial features. To dress as a scary clown, add fake blood, fangs and other spooky elements to a traditional clown costume.
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Fast Facts
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Famous movie clowns include Abbot and Costello, The Marx Brothers, Laurel and Hardy, The Three Stooges and Charlie ChaplinCostumzee: Clown Costumes
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Whiteface clowns, such as Bozo the Clown, wear white face paint and a one piece jumpsuitSunnieBunnieZZ: Clowns
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Auguste clowns, such as Emmett Kelly, wear over sized, colorful, mismatched clothingSunnieBunnieZZ: Clowns
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The character clown is a humorous, exaggerated adaptation on a theme, such as the hobo or tramp clownSunnieBunnieZZ: Clowns
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Mimes dress in black and white and wear white face paint with black accents
