Want to dress like a music superstar? This tutorial will help you learn how to make a Janet Jackson costume inspired by her album, "Rhythm Nation 1814" in no time. This is a good costume idea for women dressing up as half of one couple or sibling set (Think Michael and Janet or Janet and Jermaine Dupri). This guide could also work for women who just prefer a simple costume to wear on their own.

• A black babydoll t-shirt or long sleeve shirt can also be worn under the jacket.

• Women who have short hair will need to purchase a medium or long length dark colored wig for this Janet Jackson costume.

Making a Janet Jackson costume is not complicated once a simple style from her previous appearances has been chosen. The following steps can be completed in about 30 minutes and requires materials that can likely be found throughout the average home.

• Black Baseball Cap
• Black Hiking or Work Boots
• Black Pants
• Black Twill Jacket with Silver embellishments
• Black Belt with Silver buckle
• Red Lipstick
• Black Eyeliner Pencil
• Black Gloves
• Black hair band
• Silver hoop earrings
• One standard size door key
• Black or Navy blue socks

1. Put on the black pants and jacket. The jacket should sit right above the top of your pants.
2. Put on the boots, making sure to wear dark colored socks as well.
3. Put on the belt and then make a ponytail hairstyle with your hair using the hair band.
4. Put on the baseball cap and pull your ponytail through the opening in the back of this hat.

1. Draw a ling on top of the upper and lower sections of your eyelids using the eyeliner pencil.
2. Put on the earrings and attach the key by putting your right earring through the hole on the key. This key should be hanging down as part of the earring when you are finished.
3. Put on the lipstick and gloves.