Love it or hate it, Halloween is unavoidable for most parents. Like most family occasions, moms are usually the last to dress and they rush out the door sweating, holding one shoe and a bag of makeup.
After eleven fashion-crisis-festooned years of parties, school events, and trick-or-treating, I have decided that possessing a basic Halloween wardrobe could be essential in avoiding some truly scary photos.
Halloween is not for everyone, but having a simple costume collection will enable mothers to endure the day’s festivities with some level of physical dignity! Dispensing with last minute panic shopping, painful footwear, and inflatable attachments are additional bonuses. Each ensemble allows for looks as silly or stunning as desired without risking the unexpected exposure of private bits. All pieces in this line are affordable and adaptable to both indoor and outdoor environments.
A Vintage Gown
One fantastic taffeta dress will provide the foundation garment needed to transform you into a drunken bridesmaid, prom queen, princess, or Carrie with just a few tweaks. This flammable stunner was passed to me by a former Miss Northern Ontario who remembers the heartache of losing to Miss Dubreville but also the joy of singing One Moment In Time by Whitney Houston at the Timmons mall.
The BBR or Big Black Robe
Every Halloween wardrobe requires a mainstay black robe of some variety. This classic covers the flung potatoes on your clothes from dinner and can easily be adjusted to create an iconic witch, Harry Potter character, or vampire.
The Statement Piece
The Statement Piece is an all-in-one garment, ideal for when the clock is ticking. Easily matched with shorts and a tank top or long johns, these inspired suits have clean lines and guarantee that the wearer will get noticed.
Bobble Headband Topper and Duct Tape Embellishments
The bobble headband is a timeless but on-trend piece useful for becoming an insect of many varieties or an adorable alien. Colourful duct tape stripes or polka dots really pop on basic black.
Furry, Fuzzy, Fluffy or Feathered
Acquiring a wrap or vest in one of the above fabrics ensures the seamless creation of a rocker, glamour girl, mysterious socialite, or movie star. This delightful antique squirrel wrap was bestowed by a family matriarch and snowbird on the run to Florida. Adding a rubber mask to your plush piece will give birth to a bird or woodland creature and provide ample nightmare material to adults and children alike.
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