It’s October, and so this discussion is already kicking off. What are you going to be for Halloween? While some outfits are timeless, many will inevitably be dictated by the culture of the last year. Here are a few themes you can expect to see a lot of:
1. Jersey Shore
Turns out there is an entire website devoted to this: www.jerseyshorecostume.net. They sell wigs, fake muscles and sleeveless shirts. Low-tech alternative: just wear a wifebeater and spike your hair (GTL not included).
2. Avatar
This could be cool, although it might weird out your significant other if not done carefully. Low-tech alternative: paint your face, speak in tongues.
3. Iron Man 2
This movie certainly rocked, but I feel like most guys won’t have the money for a Stark suit or won’t have the build to be Whiplash. Low-tech alternative: put on a suit, draw on a goatee.
4. Lady Gaga (again)
The woman changes her fashion up so often, there is no reason you can’t be her for another year. I attended a Gaga show this summer amongst a crowd of 25,000 dressed for burlesque with everything from beercans to cigarettes in their hair. Low-tech alternative: be blonde, wear a dress.
5. Antoine Dodson
The song has carried this far, I think it can make it through October. Brush up that street accent and toss on a bandana and wifebeater. High-tech alternative: use autotune.