Its almost here again. The one holiday that rewards people directly for their creativity, or at least their willingness to step outside their normal everyday image they share with the world.
Halloween!
But there is a battle being waged against the creative side of the holiday. In my small town alone there are 10 or more places you can purchase a ready made, flimsy, trademarked costume. Ask any kid what they want to be and chances they will have one of these canned outfits in mind.
Even the adult store has its fair share of costumes, I think they have theirs year round though.
I have never bought or worn any such thing, from any costume store.
This year i will be a dark fairy, similar to last years costume, why waste a good thing? I have made some modifications and additions to it. I have a couple extra pieces of netted fabric that came form the post holiday clearance sales and I used some wire, duct tape and garland to make a lovely black and purple crown for myself.
The tulle skirt was put together with several salvaged fabric pieces and the basics like shoes and slip, or underskirt, tights are already parts of my normal wardrobe. I buy some purple hair gel and wings this year, but they will last till next year.
Some of the best costumes come out of people's closets or their parent's closets. The hippy togs, the prom gear, or business suits can all be quite wonderful if they are not your normal attire. Sheets can be transformed into any number of things as well, depending if you ever need to use them on the bed again.
Togas are a nondestructive, ghosts need some scissor work, quasimodo; holes, belt, pillow and a brown dye job.
So Jump in and have a great time letting the creative juices flow.
