With Halloween right around the corner, the big question is, what do I wear? Here are some tips on what to do and not do:
1) Appropriate? Make sure you wear an outfit that is appropriate for the audience. You wouldn’t wear a sexy or revealing top to work (unless that is your line of work!), so don’t wear a skimpy costume to a work party. Remember, you have to face your co-workers on Monday. The same applies to neighborhood, family, or church parties.
2) Too much skin? If you are hitting the clubs, then just about anything goes for sexy. Just make sure you won’t be arrested! There’s a limit to what constitutes public indecency.
3) The Facemask! Full face masks may look good when you are in the costume shop, but if no one can tell who you are, and they can’t even hear you through a mask, then what’s the point of going out to a party!
4) Heat! It’s your enemy. In a crowded nightclub, a full-on bear suit, a plastic body wrapping costume, or a heavily layered Eskimo outfit may look cool. But if you are sweating your a$$ off, you are not going to be approachable…
5) Drink! Drink!If there will be drinking involved, make sure you can at least suck through a straw with your head adornment. It’s silly to spend good money on a costume, only to have a mask pushed back on your head, or under your arm the entire night.
6) Movie Props!When considering props, remember, you still have to get through the front door, so make it something that won’t set off the bouncers (like a real sword, a toy gun that looks a little too realistic, or a big staff that could be used to bang some heads). Also, whatever you are carrying in your hand is going to stay in that hand for most of the night if you are in a public place. This is one less hand to hold a drink, one more thing to get in the way on the dance floor, one more worry when visiting the restroom, and a serious obstacle to any wallet or purse manipulation.
7) You buying?Speaking of wallets and purses, if you don’t have hidden pockets on your costume, where are you going to stick your money, your ID, your car keys, etc. Think about these little things before you are heading out the door in a rush.
8 ) Play the part! If you are a pretty serious guy, then dressing up in drag may be a shocker to your friends. Of course, this may be the perfect opportunity to show your lighter side. So make the best of it!
9) Party conversation… If you are looking to find that someone special, avoid any super-controversial costumes, anything disgusting or bloody, or anything that looks like you spent 5 minutes on. Remember, just like you want to look your best in your normal clothes, you want to make an impression with this once a year effort!
10) Matchmaker!If you are going to a party with a significant other, try to match themes. A priest and nun, Raggedy Ann and Andy, even a lifeguard and a surfer will work. A vampire and a secretary will not. You will look good together and both garner more complements if you complement each other. Besides, you will also have an instant topic for discussion. “If you think I look good, you should see my partner!”
Remember, you don’t have to spend a lot of money on a costume, but a little thought ahead of time will go a long way at the party.
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