Gone are the days of the cute little fairy or big round M&M Halloween costumes. Enter our childhood's replacement: the sexy school girl and naughty nurse. Like the quote from Mean Girls says, Halloween seems to be the one day of the year when it's okay to walk out of the house wearing next to nothing. I am officially calling Halloween the "Who Can Wear the Least Clothes" contest! Some girls just have no shame. *shaking my head* Even traditional costumes (i.e. teacher, maid, police officer, referee) are made more provocatively. Let’s be real here, there isn’t anything better? Where is the creativity? We may have bypassed the kiddie section, but that doesn't mean immediate access into the video vixen club!
So, it seems like we’re left with two problems: (1) How to find an original costume and (2) one that is still respectable at the same time. Here are a few suggestions I hope you guys can take from:
- Go to the thrift store first. Some of these thrift stores should be called costume heaven because there is just so much you can find and put together that is probably cheaper than anything you can find online. I would suggest JetRag or Out of the Closet!
- Remix a generic costume. For example, instead of a police officer, try being a member of the SWAT Team or something. What about cute zombie or pirate? It’s so easy to forget that there are other costumes besides walking out the house like a Victoria Secret model.
- Be a celebrity. I’ve heard of many people being Nicki Manaj, Lady Gaga, Beyonce or Rihanna, but the cool thing is that celebrities have soooo many looks you could probably find at least 10 different Gaga or RiRi looks.
- Make it a group act. Going as a group is lots of fun! Be the Supremes, TLC, Destiny’s Child or even the Fanta Girls. This is easy because you can get really creative with your costumes. Just match in some way and you’re good to go! So who’s gonna be Beyonce?
- Bring the old school back. I'm sure you're heard your parents talk about how fun the 70's where. Why not go back in time and create a costume from the 70's, 80's, or even the 90's? For the 70's, you can find a pair of bell bottoms and an old afro wig to rock. For the 80's, get some leggings and an off the shoulder shirt. Don't forget the side ponytail! And for the 90's, try cross colors. Jump, jump if you remember Kris Kross. (lol...that was probably before your time)
The main point you guys should take from this is be creative and don't feel like you have to show off your whole body to have a good costume. A costume can be cute and still have more than five strands of fabric. Trust me, when you go out to any Halloween events you won't be attracting the right attention. Guys shouldn't only take notices of you because your assets are hanging out! Okay, that enoug of me sounding like a mommy. Go out and have fun, be innovative and try new things this year! Make your costume. No one else will have it because it was made by your own hands. Feel free to send us pictures (brownstonemag@gmail.com) of the master pieces you're created!
-- Rebecca Matey
Brownstone Intern
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