Even though Halloween isn't very traditional in France, where I grew up, I love dressing up and that makes Halloween and pretty much every costume party EVER my favorite event. Sometimes I end up wearing crazy make-up even on normal days because I can't refrain from going overboard... Pardon my frenetic enthusiasm ^^"
So here are some of the costumes I came up with over the years. I figured they could provide a little inspiration for others before the 31st... I put most of these together with things I already had at home. Forgive the faces, it was silly party time!
Catwoman, January 2008 and New Year's Eve 2008
A classic, and probably the easiest panoply to
assemble at the last minute. Black clothes, boots or heels, a mask and/or some cat ears
(that you can even make yourself), that's all it takes.
I
made the mask myself by turning around an old cardboard mask, cutting
it into shape, and painting it black. I later improved it by gluing some lace
and sparkles on it.
Leather and fake diamonds also look good, and you can grab a black bag filled with anything to stage the thieving! ;)
School girl, October 2008
An old uniform, knee-high socks and a cardigan. Doesn't take much.
Snow White, January 2009
Believe it or not, this one was also made out of old stuff found in my closet... The cape and costume are part of a Snow White costume I had as a child. I just folded in the top of the dress to wear it as a skirt, and completed with a blue Tshirt. I had the underskirt and the gloves in my kid costumes as well, the apple came from the kitchen, and the yellow shoes were part of an old flamenco costume I had worn on stage. This proves that you have forgotten resources in your wardrobe! Even if it's not costumes, you might just have colored pants and tops to put together a panoply. Get creative!
Cowgirl, Summer 2010 & May 2011
Grab a blouse, a skirt or jeans, boots, and the only accessory you need is a cowboy hat. No excuses!
Alternative: In the 2nd pic, my best friend was dressed as a cheerleader... She just took some sportswear out of her closet, and got pom-poms.
Pirate, February 2010 & Halloween 2011
Another
classic that's pretty easy to put together with basic accessories and a
shirt/blouse/corset from your closet. An eye-patch, a sword or some
old-looking gun, that's all it takes. Add some bling and you're set!
Doll, August 2012
A baby doll dress, red cheeks. FASTEST COSTUME EVER!
Witch, Halloween 2012
A lace dress, wild teased-up hair, dark make-up. I added a red hair extension for fun and color. Look and act crazy, witch!
In short, if I have ONE piece of advice: keep your old kid costumes and all the cheap masks and fun party accessories you get as favors at events! You can always transform them later...
