The Strong Man

Attach black fabric strips vertically to both sides of a pair of red shorts. Cut the neck out of a striped tank so that it becomes low cut. (Tip: After cutting, apply a little hairspray on the edges to avoid fraying.) Use marker eyeliner to draw on chest hair and a moustache. Give him a barbell made from a black-tape-covered dowel rod and partially inflated black balloons.
Cost: $12.

Grooming and makeup by Buffy Shields, Judy Inc.