There’s nothing wrong with dressing as a witch/nurse/cat/devil for Halloween, in fact, when it’s last minute they’re great stand bys.
But if you’re planning a costume now you can do WAY better.
Just because it’s Halloween doesn’t mean you have to be scary. Neither does it mean you have to be tarty.
Here’s 3 different ideas for Halloween costumes, none of which involve fake blood, covering your face in white pan stick or green warts or wandering around semi naked like a scary street walker.
The Stepford Wife
Personally I think this is an utterly terrifying film and book, but it’s not overtly scary. Remember, you are feminine, but understated. Coif your hair, perfect your understated make up and glue on that smile
What you’ll need:
- A Cocktail or Sun dress. Not black. Preferably in pastel shades or florals
- A Pretty vintage style apron
- Lady like accessories – Think gloves, pearls, mid heel round toe or peep toe shoes and an alice band
- Some cupcakes or brownie to prove your perfect housewife credentials
Judy Jetson
Go retro space age and dress up like a Jetson. And you’ll need to like pink, a lot.
This will work best for blondes. Get your hair up in a super high pony tail and make your mobile phone your digital diary.
What you will need:
- Pink: Leggings, top and skirt. You shouldn’t have too much trouble getting a bit of a space age feel with the bold structured looks in the shops right now. But if you want to be a bit more DIY try making yourself a space age collar out of thin cardboard, or if you’re really creative, fabric covered foam.
- Black : Ballet Pumps & Hair bow
A Spy
Think James Bond. Cold war era and a little bit film noir.
This one is sexy, but not slutty. Bouffant that hair and dig out those false eyelashes.
What you will need:
- A Trenchcoat
- Sunglasses
- Fishnet tights or stockings
- Stillettos
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This is an awesome post!! I’ve bookmarked this for future reference, I totally suck at dressing up for Halloween parties. I never plan ahead. Funny you say you don’t have to be tarty. Last year I was at a friend’s party and her male housemate had a friend come by with her friends – one was a skanky nurse, the other a skanky pirate, and the other I have no idea but she was hardly dressed and popping out all over. I saw things I didn’t need to see, especially when they started dancing!
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LOve this post!! great job, but one question, those gun earrings featured on the spy look, where did u find them? controversial yet I think I love them xxx
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The earrings are from Girl Props. They’re $5.99 a pair
http://www.girlprops.com/RetailScience/page2/item/14096
Fabulous ideas! Especially loving the Stepford Wife! Living in a college town I see far too many women who use Halloween as an excuse to parade around as scantily-clad as possible. These are clever and original alternatives for a lady with style and class! Thanks!!
xoxo
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retro spy chick costume is awesome.
i’d love to see the corpse bride costume, too.
(which, then again, does not suit the title)
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