Betty Boop is the original American pinup girl and sex symbol, and her glamorous 1930's style translates well into Halloween costumes. If you want to sport this fun, sexy look this October, read through this guide on how to make Betty Boop costumes.

Betty Boop has been winning the hearts of Americans ever since her 1930 debut in the cartoon film Dizzy Dishes. She was originally part French poodle, but evolved into a full human being in the 1932 cartoon Any Rags. Betty was created and developed by Max Fleischer, and over the years has wooed audiences in numerous film and television appearances. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_boop

• Betty's look is simple to achieve at home, and many of her wardrobe items may be found at thrift stores for inexpensive prices. Beyond clothing, adopting a Betty Boop attitude will help ensure a successful costume.

Betty Boop is known for her trademark strapless red minidress. If you can't find a dress in this style, any short red dress should suffice. Even a black dress will get the point across, though red is certainly ideal.

• In addition to the dress, Betty wears a scarf or a feather boa around her neck. Polka dots, red or black will all work.
• She also often wears a garter belt with a red heart on one thigh. You can use a regular garter belt, cut a heart out of stiff red fabric, and then glue it onto the garter with a strong fabric glue.
• To keep warm on chilly October nights, you may want to wear some fishnet tights.
• For shoes, wear a pair of black pumps in a classic style. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2109091/how_to_make_a_betty_boop_halloween.html?cat=74

Betty Boop's hair is short and black, with defined curls. If your hair is already short, you can use a temporary black hair dye to achieve the color. To style, apply hair gel to wet locks. Then curl small sections of hair around your finger, and set into place with bobby pins. http://www.ehow.com/how_2067129_make-betty-boop-costume.html

• If you don't have the right hair length, it is best to purchase a wig. You should be able to find one at a local costume shop, and if not you can order one online.

Betty is not shy with the makeup. Here's what you need:

1. Pale foundation
2. Black eyeliner
3. False eyelashes
4. Black mascara
5. Red blush or rouge (apply to the apples of the cheeks only)
6. Red lipliner (draw a heart on the lips)
7. Red lipstick (fill in the heart)