Johnny cash and june carter costumes

Halloween How To: 7 Movie Themed Costumes For Couples by Meredith F Halloween How To: 7 Movie Themed Costumes For Couples1. Dirty Dancing: What a classic! For Him: Tight black jeans rolled at the bottom and a tight black, tucked in T-shirt. For Her: A knotted white T-shirt and cut off jean shorts.2. Grease: Another classic! You could really replicate a couple of Danny and Sandy’s styles from this movie, but the final scene is such a great one! For Him: Tight black jeans rolled at the bottom, Converse style sneakers, a tight white T-shirt and a black leather jacket. Can’t forget the greasy slicked hair! For Her: Tight leather pants or leggings, hot red heels, and a tight off the shoulder black top! Pretty curls in the hair are a great addition!3. Johnny Cash and June Carter: For Him: All black outfit and a guitar. For Her: Pretty 50’s/60’s style dress. Check your local thrift store! 4. Castaway: For Him: Tattered white T-shirt and khakis. A fed ex envelope is a great addition! For Her: A white T-shirt with a volley ball drawn on it and, of COURSE, the red hand print.5. Forrest Gump and Jenny: For Him: Khaki pants, a plaid button up T-shirt and a ball cap. For Her: A 70’s style dress, guitar and flower head piece! 6. Squints and Wendy Peffercorn: Sandlot is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE movies! LOVE this idea! For Him: A baseball style T-shirt, ball cap and glasses (a must). For Her: Lifeguard attire is the best replication of Wendy! Lifeguard swimsuit, sunglasses and a whistle.7. 101 Dalmation’s: For Him: White T-shirt with black dots drawn or taped on, a leash necklace (if you desire) and black pants. For more effect, use body paint to draw on a nose and whiskers. For Her: A black dress of any kind. A wig would really help pull it together but if you don’t have time, no worries!

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If you're looking for a good couples costume for a party or Halloween event, as a guy and a girl, you may want to consider Johnny Cash and June Carter costumes. June was the second wife of Johnny Cash, and she was known for her singing voice and musical talent before and after their marriage. June wrote "Ring of Fire," one of Johnny's biggest hits, and was known for her sharp style and skill at vocals and instrumentals. Because we have a good idea of June Carter's style from photos in the 1950s and 60s, it's a relatively easy costume to recreate, especially if you have good luck at thrift stores or some sewing skill.

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Who Was June Carter?

Born as Valerie June Carter, June's parents were country music singers and her family entered the music business in a number of ways. June had brown hair, and was known for wearing trendy dresses from the 50s and 60s.

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June was married and divorced twice before marrying Johnny Cash, and became a critical part of his country music career as he climbed to the top. She may be only known as Johnny Cash's wife after the movie ​Walk The Line​, but she and all of her children moved on to have success in country music, and they're known for their partnership not only in music but in business as well.

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They both had "typical" outfits for the time; Johnny Cash was known as the Man in Black, with his signature hat, while June Carter usually wore bright colors in colorful patterns. Since they both had a signature look, this makes a great couple's costume set and shouldn't require anything too difficult to obtain. Since styles have changed so much from the 50s and 60s until now, you can take some artistic license while interpreting either costume.

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June Carter Costume Tips

June Carter's style can be called classy country. You can invoke this using outfits that call upon the stage outfits during the decades that Cash and Carter Cash were singing. You might find a photo online that inspires you, but if not, here are things to look at when you're browsing thrift stores or clearance racks.

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First, a strapless gown with a skirt that goes to the knee and flares is a great statement piece that easily fits into this time period. If you can, look for bright colors and textured fabric. Pair it with neutral heels and a hand-held purse that screams retro.

Other styles to look for include cotton dresses in gingham or floral with flared skirts, in cheerful patterns and bright-colored solids. To go casual, look for a peasant-style blouse. These have come back into style recently. Wear them with bell-bottomed pants or a denim skirt with cowboy boots.

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June Carter Cash Costume Hair

Any one of these looks will have you echoing the time period, but it's also important to compile the rest of the look for your June Carter costume. In most of June's public appearances, she wore medium-long brown hair past her shoulders, so you'll either need to grow your hair to this point or obtain a wig that can be curled and styled to mimic the 60s look.

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June's hairstyles were mostly pinned off of her face with curls falling beneath. Look up hairstyles for the 1960s to make sure your wig matches the outfit, and you'll make a stunning musical partner in no time. If you are working on Johnny and June Halloween costumes, encourage your partner to also do his hair; Johnny Cash always had quite the coiffure.

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