Moonwalking Pop Star
25 min$5-10Easy
Fit: Built for teens and adults. The jacket and single glove fit most; size the fedora to your head.
Red jacket, one glitter glove, and the lean everyone attempts.
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DIY this week: ~$5-10, 25 min
- Cover one white glove in glitter glue and let it dry flat completely.
- Wear the red jacket with black pants, white socks, and the fedora.
- Put the glitter glove on one hand only.
- Practice the moonwalk and the toe-stand in socks on a smooth floor.
Tip: freeze mid-moonwalk when cameras appear. The frozen pose beats the dance.
You need
- Red jacket, 1 (buy: thrift store)
- Black pants, 1 (own)
- White glove, 1 (buy: dollar store)
- Silver glitter glue, 1 tube (buy: craft store)
- Black fedora or hat, 1 (buy: thrift store)
- White socks, 1 pair (own)
- Black loafers or dress shoes, 1 pair (own)
Steps
- Cover one white glove in glitter glue and let it dry flat completely.
- Wear the red jacket with black pants, white socks, and the fedora.
- Put the glitter glove on one hand only. One glove, never two.
- Practice the moonwalk and the toe-stand in socks on a smooth floor.
- Safety: practice the lean against a wall first, and never attempt it on a wet or crowded floor.
- Optional pro finish: freeze mid-moonwalk when cameras appear. The frozen pose beats the dance.
Common questions
How do you keep the glitter on the glove?
Two thin coats of glitter glue, drying fully between coats, then a clear sealer. One thick coat sheds everywhere.
What if we cannot find a red jacket?
A red hoodie with the hood down reads fine at party distance. The glove is the giveaway.
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