Halloween Costume Help - Three Questions

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around costume assembly for a Halloween party, specifically focusing on creating a costume of Khan from the Star Trek movie "Into Darkness." Participants address questions regarding costume details, including the insignia, pants, and boots.

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Main Points Raised

  • The original poster seeks advice on how to add a black, slightly-reflective insignia to their costume shirt.
  • Suggestions include visiting a hobby or sewing shop to find suitable materials or pre-made emblems.
  • The original poster considers using electrical tape for the insignia but finds the suggestion of using fabric material more appealing.
  • The original poster inquires about sources for pants and boots similar to those worn by Khan, expressing a willingness to spend on quality replicas.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the approach to creating the insignia, with multiple suggestions provided. However, the discussion remains unresolved regarding the sourcing of pants and boots.

Contextual Notes

There are no specific limitations noted, but the original poster's budgetary flexibility may influence the suggestions for pants and boots.

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Individuals interested in costume design, particularly for themed events or conventions, may find the discussion relevant.

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Hey all, I'm putting together my costume for the year. My friends and I always have a huge costume party and this year features the sequel to last year's Slenderman scavenger hunt in which Slenderman chases party-goers through the night as they hunt for the "Eight Pages". My friend, Phil, wears the costume and he was on the front page of last year's Portsmouth Herald (source) for his part in the parade (image below).

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Anyway, that was just to hint at how seriously we take our once-a-year tradition.

I'm assembling my costume this year, and I want to be Khan from the new Star Trek movie, Into Darkness. The shirt looks like this (image from Anovos):

http://www.anovos.com/assets/images/star-trek-movie/characters/trek-movie-khan-shirt.jpg

Unfortunately, they're sold out and are backordered until December. So I've been scouring the internet and had to settle on this alternative (source Kranson uniform):

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Question 1: How can I add the black, slightly-reflective, insignia? Any thoughts?

Now, using this image as reference (source: timsfilmreviews.com):

star-trek-into-darkness-khan-kirk-spock.jpg


Question 2: where can I get similar pants?

And...

Question 3: where can I get similar boots?

I don't really have a budget (i.e. I don't care how much it costs). I'd buy the replica pants for $150 if I had the official replica shirt. Just looking for ideas!
 
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In answer to question 1 - Go to the nearest hobby/sewing shop, they should have a square of that kind of material there that you can cut out and glue to the shirt. It might already come with an adhesive backing you can just iron on. They might even carry the emblems ready made.
 
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In answer to question 1 - Go to the nearest hobby/sewing shop, they should have a square of that kind of material there that you can cut out and glue to the shirt. It might already come with an adhesive backing you can just iron on. They might even carry the emblems ready made.

Awesome. I don't think I've ever been in a sewing shop. I was thinking of making it out of a roll of wide electrical tape, but your idea is way better. Thanks Evo.
 

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