Does the name “Lucille Désirée Ball” ring a bell? Well, if you’ve ever watched the “I Love Lucy” show then you already know her as the lovable character, Lucy. The “I Love Lucy” costume represents one of the most iconic television personalities in American history. The show blossomed in ratings throughout the 1950′s and continues to be watched to this day. The Lucy character was best known for her wisecracking jokes and constant ability to get herself in trouble. The “I Love Lucy” costume will be easily recognized by your friends and family at the next party or Halloween celebration.

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I Love Lucy Adult Costumes

Lucy was best known for her striking red hair that reflected her firecracker personality. There are only a few women in the world with such unique red hair color so the best alternative for the rest of us is to add the “I Love Lucy” wig to the costume ensemble. The wig consists of Lucy’s trademark hairstyle with her bright red curls pinned in an up-do. The next essential piece to the Lucy costume is the dress. Everyday, viewers of the show saw Lucy wearing a 1950′s housewife styled dress. The “I Love Lucy” dress is a dark solid color covered with a bold, white polka dot pattern. The best accent to the Lucy dress is a white kitchen apron to really bring home the 1950′s era. You will probably want to avoid the hijinks that Lucy experienced, but the playful spirit of the television character is one to be shared with all ages, from children to adults.

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I Love Lucy Child Costumes

The playful spirit of Lucille Ball’s character in the “I Love Lucy” show is appealing to a wide audience, including children and adults. Thus, the “I Love Lucy” costume is appropriately available for small children or fun moms looking forward to a costume get together. The “I Love Lucy” costume for adult and children includes a polka-dotted dress of the 1950′s style and a kitchen apron. Important accessories to consider when completing the “I Love Lucy” costume is a pair of white pearl earrings, a bright red wig and endless comical facial expressions. Ricky was always saying “Lucy, you got some ‘splainin’ to do!”, but you won’t need to explain the timeless personality your costume represents.

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I Love Lucy Polka Dot Dress

“I Love Lucy”‘s main character was often dressed in different costumes, but the signature look of the Lucy character was undoubtedly the polka dot dress. The “I Love Lucy” polka dot dress embodies the time period when the show was popularized during the 1950′s.

Lucy was a domestic housewife that not only cared for her family, but also provided endless entertainment for her husband, neighbors and television audiences. Lucy’s trademarked polka dot dress is a simple cut of a modest length, white collar and detailed with white sleeve cuffs. The dress will transport you to a time when families gathered around the television to watch Lucy and her shenanigans.

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I Love Lucy Wig

“I Love Lucy”‘s leading lady character, Lucille Ball, was known for her comedic cracks as well as her stunning red hair. Those looking to imitate the iconic actress should be sure to have a similar hairstyle.

The “I Love Lucy” wig can be used on any sized head and to cover your brunette, blonde or black locks that may be hiding underneath. The “I Love Lucy” wig is created to exactly reproduce the genuine ‘poodle’ hairstyle worn by the television comedian. Don’t be surprised if your boyfriend or husband walks in the door and mistakenly tells you “Lucy, I’m home

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“I Love Lucy” is an American television sitcom, starring Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance and William Frawley. The black-and-white series originally ran from October 15, 1951 to May 6, 1957 on CBS. When the original series ended, the show continued on for three more seasons with 13 one-hour specials, running from 1957 to 1960, known first as The Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz Show and later in reruns as The Lucy-Desi Comedy Hour.

I Love Lucy was the most-watched show in the United States in four of its six seasons, and was the first to end its run at the top of the Nielsen ratings (an accomplishment later matched by The Andy Griffith Show and Seinfeld). I Love Lucy is still syndicated in dozens of languages across the world.