In the famous words of “Mean Girls,” “Halloween is the one night a year when a girl can dress like a total slut and no other girls can say anything about it.”
That may still hold true, but it’s high time people ditch those cliché bunny ears and lingerie costumes for more original costume ideas this Halloween.
I absolutely love Halloween and I make an ordeal of it every year. Dressing up and taking on the identity of someone else gives me an inexplicable rush of adrenaline.
For many students who are shopping for the perfect Halloween costume, the intuitive move would be to head over to Party City, but how many times can someone dress up as a zombie bride or “Scream” before it becomes a bit trite? My suggestion is to shop beyond overpriced costume stores.
For example, I’m dressing up as Holly Golightly from “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” for Halloween. I got a little black dress for $7 from Plato’s Closet. For the accessories, I chose a mini tiara and long black gloves for less than $15 from Sally Beauty Supply on Siegen Lane. To top it off, I purchased a pack of faux cigarettes and a long cigarette holder for $8 from Party City.
The idea here is that your costume will look more authentic if you don’t limit yourself to specialty Halloween stores. Go crazy with the hair and makeup. That’s what really makes or breaks the costume. Subscribe to YouTube beauty guru Petrilude for extreme makeup looks that are perfect for Halloween and demand a serious wow factor.
Conversely, for those who don’t want to do elaborate hair and makeup for their costumes, consider purchasing a mask or a wig to get the look you’re going for. Wigs made for Halloween costumes can sometimes look ridiculous. Beauty supply stores often have more realistic options and a wider selection. My favorite is Kim’s Beauty Supply on Florida Boulevard. For mask selections, FrightCatalog.com has some awesome options at reasonable prices.
I challenge you to think outside the box for this year’s Halloween costume. Save money and find unique options with a little extra effort. Whether you’re going for sexy, scary or silly, getting into character and having fun with your costume will definitely make you the center of attention for the night.
