Popeye was the creation of the famous cartoonist Elzie Chrisler Segar, who made it in the year 1929. Popeye was constantly with the odds with Bluto, and was in love with his girlfriend Olive Oyl. Popeye the sailor man was named after his squinted eyes.

Despite his success in the funnies, more people know Popeye from his appearances in more than 500 animated cartoons produced for both motion pictures and television.



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Popeye is a very prominent icon of the twentieth century. Popeye is a very good choice for a costume. The swaggering tailor became a role model for a generation of youngsters. The sentence “I eat spinach” showed the people how eating the greens will boost their energy level and pay off. The look of the Popeye sailor is among to make.

The most noticeable feature of Popeye’s costume is his sailor cap. Popeye’s cap is all white and not navy. It is also front brimmed ‘Captains Hat’ and is not just a traditional round caps which you see on sailors. To acquire a similar cap you have to visit a novelty store or if you have some ancestors who served the navy, they you can ask them out.

Popeye wears a shirt or a coat sometimes. He wears a navy coat or sailor styled pea coat. Pipe was also a vital part of Popeye’s attire. The corncob pipes make him look very stylish. Popeye also has a tattoo depicting an anchor on his arm.

The popularity of this cartoon character is unmatched. And with such appealing and sober costumes many people wish to dress like him. The costume worn by Popeye is not only simple but very attractive as well. The color combination of his costume is one of the many reasons which make it so popular among masses.

There are various online sites which sell the Popeye’s costumes. They offer a wide range of Popeye’s costumes at affordable prices. Online you can also find information on how to make Popeye’s costumes at home.

Apart from Popeye you can also choose to buy the costumes of Brutus or Olive Oyl. These may not be as popular as the Popeye’s costumes are but they surely are very eye catching.

So friends, go and buy one for yourself and eat your spinach to fight Brutus so as to save the love of your life, Olive Oyl. Go and get the costumes before they are sold out.

"I'm Popeye the Sailor Man"