Just because Halloween is on Wednesday, doesn’t mean you still can’t pull together a costume on the fly.
Assembling a last minute look can be easy, as long as you have an open mind and a little imagination. For those who find themselves in such a predicament, here are some dos and don’ts to steer you in the right direction.
Do try to use items from your own closet. Remember, unless your best friend’s birthday party has a dress-up theme, you’re only going to wear your costume for a few hours. There’s no need to spend a lot of money. For the girls, leggings or tights are costume essentials. And guys, with a few extras, and the right beard, a plaid shirt can equal a perfect lumberjack.
Do think it through. Just because your costume is last minute, doesn’t mean it can’t be cool and different. If you’re really pressed for ideas, search the internet for some. Pinterest and Polyvore are both great websites when you’re in need of a little inspiration.
Do get creative! Simply throwing a pair of animal ears on your head does not make a Halloween costume. Make a quick trip to Fabricville! Patterned fabrics are an easy way to add extra accessories to your look. Think scarves, head ties, or arm bands – leopard print for a cat, camouflage for a soldier, whatever you think will add to your disguise.
Don’t forget the details. A few small additions here and there can completely change a costume. One year for Halloween, I was just going to wear a simple black dress and mouse ears. But then I had an idea! All I had to do was get some rhinestones and stick a backwards ‘K’ on my chest, and suddenly, I was Karen Smith from Mean Girls! Little details can take a costume from completely boring to totally original.
Don’t be trashy. Girls, dressing up as a “slut” probably isn’t the best, or most creative, costume choice. There are some people who see Halloween as just an excuse to wear the tiniest, skimpiest thing they own. That might work in the movies, but did you ever think about who might see your photos? There are still ways to be sexy without looking like the town harlot. The rule I try to go by is if my costume is tight, then it shouldn’t be short, and vice versa.
