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Cavewoman Costumes

Cavewoman costumes are amongst some of the most popular and all the males out there needn't feel left out as there are plenty of outfit ideas for cavemen as well.

A cavewoman is generally seen as a person who stayed at the cave to cook and care for any children. Cavewomen may have gathered berries and other fruits but cavemen are generally regarded as those who were responsible for hunting animals for food.

It is believed cavewoman would have been involved in creating some of the etchings and paintings that have been discovered on cave walls, and it is through these images that an understanding of their life and culture can be reached.

Cavewomen would also have gathered and used available materials to create items of clothing. Cavemen and women would have worn relatively simple items of clothing, simply because resources and materials were very limited. This is a premise you could follow when devising your own cavewoman costume.

To look like you were part of the Stone Age era, look out for a leopard print or solid print faux fur costume. Cavewoman costumes tend to be one shouldered and cover both the upper and lower body but there are many different options available from fancy dress shops so have a look around to find your perfect pre-historic outfit.

Accessories can be used to complete the cavewoman look nicely. You could get a cavewoman wig to add to the overall look. A straggly style wig in brown or black would be perfect and it helps to invest in a wig cap as well. A wig cap helps to control your hair under the wig, making it fit better but also making it much more comfortable for you to wear.

You could always tease your natural hair into a cavewoman style as well lots of hairspray and backcombing will be required!

Whether you wear a wig or style your own hair, you could find a fake bone to roll in your tresses. Start at the front and roll the bone in, using hair clips to secure the bone in place. Some twigs, leaves or mud would also add to the overall authenticity.

Make-up is important too if you want to pull off the cavewoman look. You could use a black, grey, or brown eye shadow and smudge it under your eyes. You could also use make-up to paint "mud streaks" onto your face and body.

When it comes to accessories, themed jewellery is an optional extra rather than a must have but it can be used to complement your costume. Bone necklaces are easy to come by and claw earrings, skull or bone bracelets and sabre tooth anklets are all popular choices. cavewoman costume then sandals would be the best option.




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