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Best The Mask Halloween Costume Guide
The Mask was a comedy created in 1994 that put a fun twist on a typical superhero movie. The movie is based loosely off the comic book series by the same name and stars Jim Carrey as the main character, Stanley Ipkiss. The Mask takes the usual superhero movie tropes and turns it on its head with a comedic crime twist.
Stanley Ipkiss is a shy bank clerk that is always picked on by people around him until he finds a mask that transforms him into a green-faced trickster. Stanley has to figure out whether The Mask is a tool used for good or for evil. His smooth talking and quick thinking gets him in and out of a lot of trouble, while also getting his way with the ladies. Get the look of this crazy cartoon trickster The Mask with The Mask Costume, The Mask, Black and White Shoes, Money Bag, and The Mask Prop.
The Mask Cosplay Costumes
The Mask is not only known for his green face, but for being a smooth talker and cunning thinker. He has many tricks up his sleeve and is quick on his feet. This character is fun to cosplay. It’s a loud outfit with an even louder personality. You’ll have to learn some witty one-liners if you’re going to pull off this ensemble.
The main thing you’re going to need is the iconic green mask. Dressing up in a bright yellow suit with matching yellow hat is the way to go. Make sure it’s similar to a zoot suit to get that early 90s look. Finish it off with a loud black and white patterned tie and saddle shoes and you’re ready to create some mischief around town. If you want a partner in crime, call up your girl Tina Carlyle for a drink. If you think your costume is the best, don’t forget to submit a photo to the annual Halloween Costume Contest!
About The Mask
Stanley Ipkiss is a fictional character from the 1994 movie, The Mask. The story follows a bank clerk, Stanley Ipkiss, who is a shy and unlucky man. He falls for a singer and the girlfriend of a gangster at the Coco Bongo club, Tina Carlyle. Unfortunately, he finds no luck when trying to talk to her. One night, Stanley finds a wooden mask and decides to put it on. Little does he know that this will turn him into the cartoony, green-faced trickster known as The Mask.
Through mischief and mayhem, Stanley finds his days becoming more and more complicated because of what The Mask does during the night. Where Stanley is good-hearted and kind, The Mask tends to be cunning and mischievous. The Mask’s ego is bigger than his teeth, making his confidence twice of what Stanley’s is. The Mask loves being the center of attention and can be a perfect gentleman for the ladies when needed.
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