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Few things can inspire fear in a person more than the thought of Halloween. It's not because of the ghouls and goblins that are supposedly roaming around, or even the possibility of bodies rising from the dead in the graveyard next to our campus. No, there is only one thing that can make your hair stand up on end come October - the horror of finding the perfect Halloween costume. So we at The Scene decided to help you pick out the right disguise with some Halloween dos and don'ts, ingenious costume suggestions, and a guide of where to find all of these things. Let the trick or treating commence.
Where to go Chain party shops are so middle school. Being in Boston, you have a wide variety of places to find whatever you need for your chosen Halloween costume. The most popular costume destination is The Garment District, located in Cambridge. The assortment of vintage and up-to-date garb makes it a great stop for All Hallow's Eve festivities, whether you need a full costume or just some accessories. Next door to The Garment District is Boston Costume, which has higher-end costumes that are pricier but better in quality. Dorothy's Boutique on Massachusetts Avenue is another place where you can find not only hats and wigs, but amazing shoes to fit your one-night persona. And if all else fails, don't forget to check thrift shops and goodwill stores for an easy way to complete your outfit.
Dos and Don'ts DON'T wear lingerie and pass it off as a Halloween costume by adding tails, ears, or wings. Ladies, this "don't" is pointed at you. Just because it is Halloween does not mean you get a free pass to leave your clothes at home. Do not think that the angel wings on your back are fooling anyone - we all know your true identity.
DO find a Halloween costume that is sexy and tasteful at the same time. A few examples of this would be dressing as a flapper, or perhaps a classic movie star like Marilyn Monroe. These disguises scream "classy and sexy," not "come and get it."
DON'T dress as something generic like a doctor or a drunken Boston College student. No one thinks it's funny. You're just the jerk who thinks you're too cool to get dressed up for Halloween. This "don't" also dismisses costumes such as sports fans and athletes as lame and inexcusable.
DO wear something that is weather appropriate. Mother Nature stops for no person or holiday, so pick a costume with which you can properly accessorize for the winter. In simpler terms, do not dress like an Eskimo on a 60-degree night or Malibu Barbie on a 30-degree night.
DON'T wear anything too complicated. Being on a college campus, your costume is bound to be wrecked while Mod-hopping or dancing. It would be a shame for the people at the last stop on your party trail to be deprived of your perfect costume. The definition of a complicated costume also includes wearing body paint that has the ability to rub off on everyone you meet.
DO have fun with the costume. Feel free to make a fool out of yourself. Think about the movie Mean Girls. Lindsay Lohan dresses up as the Bride of Frankenstein with a heinous wig and prop teeth, and even though she looks like an idiot, no one can deny she had the best costume there. So come up with something creative and head to those parties confident that you will have the most ridiculous costume - and make sure you take lots of pictures.
Five pop-culture-inspired costumes 1. iPod commercial - This costume is as simple as it is original. Dress in black from head to toe, using black face paint to cover the areas where your skin is exposed. Put your iPod earphones in and you are ready to rock, quite literally. If you dance wildly about, everyone will know you are one of the dancers from the iPod commercials.
2. The murder suspects from Clue - Everyone had their favorite suspect in this classic board game. From Miss Scarlet to Colonel Mustard. Whichever person you chose to be, now is your chance to embody that character in real life. Clue lends itself perfectly to a group costume, and each character's costume would of course be enhanced with a choice of weapon. My pick is Miss Scarlet with the candlestick…
3. Carmen Sandiego - She was the most mysterious woman of our childhood years. She not only traveled extensively in the United States, but occasionally all over the world, and it was your job to find her. Well, now you can be her. Just find a red trench coat and matching hat, and never stay in the same place twice.
4. Doug Funnie from Doug - We still remember the theme song - we couldn't forget it if we tried. Our generation was raised on Nickelodeon, and no show was more beloved than Doug. It would be a fairly easy costume to figure out, demanding only a green sweater vest, white shirt, khaki shorts, and small supply of hair. And think of the possibilities when you spot Patti Mayonnaise across a crowded room.
5. Captain Planet and the Planeteers - It's been roughly 18 years since Captain Planet debuted, and we still haven't learned our lesson about polluting the earth. What better way to remind people than getting a group together and dressing up as Captain Planet and his five Planeteers, representing Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, and Heart. Good luck deciding who's who, since everyone knows that Heart was a wimp.
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