AUTHOR: Cyril Bladier
TITLE: There's a Skeleton in my Closet: Halloween Fashion Tips
DATE: 5:49:00 PM
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The Halloween costume is not necessarily just for Halloween anymore, especially when it comes to sexy costumes, gothic costumes, or Halloween accessories . There are myriad ways to use those costly purchases again to increase their use .
My son taught me this lesson a while back. He was almost eleven , and he had a huge hankering to get a Goth or Punk outfit , I suppose to make him feel like some of his favorite musicians. You know how it is.
Luckily, there wasn't any shortage either in shops or online . Gothic stuff was spilling off the shelves . So we quickly found an uber -cool black and red jacket with chains. It wasn't the highest quality piece of clothing , but neither was it the worst . Next thing I knew, even though Halloween was a month in the future , he was wearing the jacket to school, getting tons of envious attention from his friends . He loved it .
The moral of this tale is - you guessed it - if you shop smart, you can use your costume for something other than frightening little kids with candy bags.
That whole thing made me think about other ways to use the cool products I get every October. Now I shop for Halloween products in a whole new fashion .
Here are some examples:
How to Re-Use Hot Costumes
One common use for costumes is lingerie. Surely everyone has been made aware of the new fad in women's Halloween costumes to be sexier and sexier. Many of the costumes are blatantly risque to start with, but even the less revealing or suggestive ones can be used in bedroom games between couples .
Popular ones include schoolgirl outfits , nautical outfits , Alice in Wonderland, and different Disney characters, such as the Disney Snow White costume . Seductive Vampires work really well too, especially considering the popularity of the Twilight series.
Wigs are also great accessories utilized in role playing games . If it's a high enough quality wig, you can wear it out for a night on the town too .
Goth Outfits
Take a hint from my son and select some of the different Gothic clothing and jewelry for all year , if you're into that sort of stuff . Stores really go crazy in October when it comes to stuff like that , and consumers can really find a lot of really edgy items that shops rarely stock .
Necklaces , trendy leather accessories, goth belts, wicked jewelry, evil biker boots . There is always a plethora of interesting coats and tops that can perform double duty in your wardrobe . And don't forget the wigs! The main thing to remember with using a Halloween costume as an everyday outfit is making certain you don't pick the same piece EVERYONE is using for trick-or-treating, and to accessorize to make your outfit different .
Other Types of Halloween Products
Yet another kind of Halloween item you can use year-round : party supplies and decorations. Maybe it seems cheesy , but if you think about it they have lots of intriguing products that, when removed from the rest of the whole Halloween atmosphere , can function on their own in a unique way.
Glasses , serving pieces , and knick-knacks are perfect examples . People also tend to produce many Victorian items during Halloween. If you go to the right stores , you will discover surprising things -- small furniture , china , velvet pieces, fabric , chandeliers, trinkets, figurines, and more.
I hope this Halloween you can change the way in which you look at Halloween products . Try to imagine them in another light. Picture what you might do with them AFTER October 31st. I'll bet you'll even find ways to repurpose them not even covered in this article .
Sexy Costumes - This Year's Hottest Sellers So Far:
Hot out of the gates this year in early shopping is the Catholic School Girl costume.
For great deals on Halloween Costumes and accessories, use a buycostumes coupon code.
Another recommendation: The right wig can make all the difference. It can be a great fantasy experience to pretend you're someone totally different with a new look.
Don't forget the wig cap, though . They are ultra-cheap, but can be the difference between a GREAT look, and a horrible one .
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