Bewitching the catwalk without costume clichés
Hop Couture
Well, eager fashionistas, it's that time of the year again. There's no reason to be bleak; we can ditch our V-necks, plaids and Burberry scarves for one night of mayhem. Halloween is upon us and for many, it brings along a reason to try something new and experiment.
Aside from the obvious costumes and masks that we don at night, this celebrated occasion also gives reason to try something new. It allows us to throw on a couple of those quirky shirts and pants from our younger days and walk the paths of campus free of the piercing stares and snickers of the public. I encourage you to try something new with your wardrobe this coming Halloween day; add a little edge, a dash of ginger, something weird, an eye of newt perhaps. Feel free to do so; it's probably the only day of the year that you will not be judged outright by others on your appearance. And even if someone does send a snide comment your way, counter with, "At least I put a little energy in my costume," or the old, "Take off your mask; you're scaring the children," (granted that the person is not wearing a mask).
Onwards we go: What's hot and what's not in costumes, you ask? Well, first and foremost, I present you with my immortal and eternal advice: "Be unique." Try something random or new, browse through your closet, and take a shot at mixing and matching.
Got a black and white striped long sleeve? Be a mime. Don't know what to do with your old raggedy shirts and pants? Destroy and tear them up, roll around in the dirt, add an eye patch, and look at yourself now: you're a pirate. But even if you're still out of ideas, hit up the local Halloween store at Towson for some classic, if overdone, costumes.
For those of you who truly take it to heart, go with something elaborate. Transform yourself into something out of a horror movie, or kick it old school with an innovation from Grease. Experiment with different costumes until you find one that fits your personality. Couples look best in paired costumes: Think along the lines of Fred and Wilma Flinstone or, for premeds, surgeon and nurse. Keep in mind that a little effort not only goes a long way but is easily noticeable by the opposite sex.
Now speaking of the opposite sex, I wanted to lightly touch on the topic of women's costumes, or lack thereof. Granted that Halloween is another excuse for you to put on your micro-miniskirt, golden bra and horned helmet and call yourself a Viking beauty, I still caution a little taste and dignity in costume choice.
We've all seen the slutty cops, Daisy Dukes and Playboy bunnies, but please, don't be "that" girl. We are inevitably judged on our appearance and clothing, and comparatively, being a prude and wearing a silk tie-velvet dress shirt combo to 9 o'clock lecture is the same as being skanky with an ultra-hiked skirt and see-through top. The best women's costume is a thoughtful one that flirts (not lapdances) with the idea of sexy.
Whatever you may be and wherever you may end up in your costume-filled night of alcohol-fueled mayhem, make sure you stay stylish and dress to impress. Happy Halloween from your friendly neighborhood fashion columnist.
Aside from the obvious costumes and masks that we don at night, this celebrated occasion also gives reason to try something new. It allows us to throw on a couple of those quirky shirts and pants from our younger days and walk the paths of campus free of the piercing stares and snickers of the public. I encourage you to try something new with your wardrobe this coming Halloween day; add a little edge, a dash of ginger, something weird, an eye of newt perhaps. Feel free to do so; it's probably the only day of the year that you will not be judged outright by others on your appearance. And even if someone does send a snide comment your way, counter with, "At least I put a little energy in my costume," or the old, "Take off your mask; you're scaring the children," (granted that the person is not wearing a mask).
Onwards we go: What's hot and what's not in costumes, you ask? Well, first and foremost, I present you with my immortal and eternal advice: "Be unique." Try something random or new, browse through your closet, and take a shot at mixing and matching.
Got a black and white striped long sleeve? Be a mime. Don't know what to do with your old raggedy shirts and pants? Destroy and tear them up, roll around in the dirt, add an eye patch, and look at yourself now: you're a pirate. But even if you're still out of ideas, hit up the local Halloween store at Towson for some classic, if overdone, costumes.
For those of you who truly take it to heart, go with something elaborate. Transform yourself into something out of a horror movie, or kick it old school with an innovation from Grease. Experiment with different costumes until you find one that fits your personality. Couples look best in paired costumes: Think along the lines of Fred and Wilma Flinstone or, for premeds, surgeon and nurse. Keep in mind that a little effort not only goes a long way but is easily noticeable by the opposite sex.
Now speaking of the opposite sex, I wanted to lightly touch on the topic of women's costumes, or lack thereof. Granted that Halloween is another excuse for you to put on your micro-miniskirt, golden bra and horned helmet and call yourself a Viking beauty, I still caution a little taste and dignity in costume choice.
We've all seen the slutty cops, Daisy Dukes and Playboy bunnies, but please, don't be "that" girl. We are inevitably judged on our appearance and clothing, and comparatively, being a prude and wearing a silk tie-velvet dress shirt combo to 9 o'clock lecture is the same as being skanky with an ultra-hiked skirt and see-through top. The best women's costume is a thoughtful one that flirts (not lapdances) with the idea of sexy.
Whatever you may be and wherever you may end up in your costume-filled night of alcohol-fueled mayhem, make sure you stay stylish and dress to impress. Happy Halloween from your friendly neighborhood fashion columnist.
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