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Ace Ventura Pet Detective Costume

Follow these simple instructions to make an Ace Ventura Pet Detective costume for Halloween.

Ace Ventura Pet Detective Costume

Time: 15 Minutes

Effort: Quick and easy — no sewing required

Materials:

  • White tank top
  • Hawaiian shirt (preferably yellow)
  • Brown or dark colored pants (big at the waist, tapered at the ankles)
  • A belt
  • Black boots or shoes
  • Hair gel
  • Dark sunglasses
  • Stuffed animal monkey or other animal to carry along for the ride (optional)

Instructions: Dress your child in the white tank top underneath the Hawaiian shirt. Tuck the shirts into the pants, add the belt and shoes. Use the hair gel to make a big wave of hair that goes up toward the front of your child's head. He can carry a stuffed animal on his shoulder.

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