Do you need simple to follow directions for how to make a Johnny Cash Halloween costume? It's simple to become Johnny Cash for Halloween, as he had a signature style that's easy to emulate. Read on to learn how to make a Johnny Cash Halloween costume, step by step.
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Introduction
Johnny Cash was a country musician who had crossover appeal to popular audiences. Although he died in 2003, his music remains popular. Becoming Johnny Cash for Halloween is easy to do!
Step 1: The Clothes
Johnny Cash's style in clothes was simple: black. As he said in his song Man in Black, "...I'd love to wear a rainbow every day, and tell the world that everything's OK, but I'll try to carry off a little darkness on my back, 'till things are brighter, I'm the man in black."http://www.lyricsondemand.com/j/johnnycashlyrics/maninblacklyrics.html
To duplicate Johnny Cash's style, you'll need a black button down shirt, and black slacks. Make sure the shirt's tucked in. You can either leave the collar open, or button it up, and add a black bolo tie. Black shoes and a black belt will complete the look.
Step 2: The Hair
Although Johnny Cash had grey hair when he died, he kept his hair dark black well into his last years. His style ranged from short in his early career, to long and ragged towards the end. He wore his hair in a dark pompadour for most of his life, however, so if you can style yours that way or can find a wig, that would give you an easily recognizable Johnny Cash look. If you can't , use a wash-out black hair dye, and plenty of hair gel, to get the look as close as you can.
Step 3: The Music
Adding a guitar to your costume would complete the look. Although Johnny Cash's guitar was black, any color guitar would be fine. If you can play the guitar, that's great, but if you can't, consider using technology to complete your costume. Download a few Johnny Cash songs, and attach a portable speaker to your iPod. Then all you need to do is hit play, and Johnny Cash's voice will reveal your identity to anyone who didn't recognize the clothes or the hair.
