Do the Don’ts on Halloween
It’s Halloween! A day when fashion rules (and diets) are deliberately broken. A day when red pleather is praised, polyester trumps linen and style deviants can indulge in fashion vices without reproach.
With so many parties and events, you may be struggling to find a costume on the fly. My favorite quick costume idea is to imitate your style icon. Amelia Earhardt, Marilyn Monroe, Jackie O and other legendary figures have adorable looks that are recognizable and fun to emulate. With a quick Google image search, you’ll know exactly what to put together!
Another alternative is to embrace your alter ego. If you’re a punk rock princess who limits your daytime look to boots with subtle studs, pull out the plaid mini and electric guitar and let that inner rocker loose. If you’re a diva who totters to class in heels, go all out as Rachel Zoe, Kim Kardashian or Madonna. On Halloween, you can work whatever look you like, and work it to the extreme. (Whatever you do, leave a place for fun false eyelashes!)
If you’re still hard-pressed for a party getup, use this list as inspiration. I’ve scanned several collegiate blogs (there are many who rank costumes) and pulled the most relevant and humorous ideas for your enjoyment:
Males
Richard Simmons
Bible Salesman
Average Joe’s (from Dodgeball)
Hugh Hefner
Bum
Anderson Cooper (from CNN)
Zorro
Patrick Bateman (from American Psycho)
Barack Obama
1970s Disco Cat
Females
Spice Girls
Real Housewives (of … ?)
Gymnast
Cher or Dionne (from Clueless)
1920s Flapper
Fashion Victim
Daphne (from Scooby Doo)
Pin Up Girl
Ugly Betty
Vampire
Be safe, and get all the fashion no-no’s out of your system!
You’re Beautiful (and Spooky),
Alise
If human beings had genuine courage, they’d wear their costumes every day of the year, not just on Halloween.
- Doug Coupland
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