| It may behoove you to stand out from the rest | | | | Wear a costume that will be comfortable all |
| of the ghouls on Halloween. Studies show | | | | night. I come from the northeast where the |
| 63.7% of women lower their inhibitions on | | | | temperatures dip down to the single digits by |
| this spooky holiday. | | | | October. One of my costume's required a pair |
| | | | of hot pants and a t-shirt-not the best idea. |
| As the leaves start to change and the brisk | | | | I was freezing all night and almost caught |
| autumn breezes begin to blow, you will | | | | pneumonia. |
| inevitably be hit with that annoying | | | | |
| question, "What are you going to be for | | | | I'm not going to give you actual ideas |
| Halloween?" And just like every other year, | | | | because that wouldn't be creative. Rather, I |
| you will be completely dumbfounded and caught | | | | will guide you on coming up with your own |
| off guard like Brittney Spears exiting a | | | | original concept. You should start by making |
| limousine. And don't even pretend like you | | | | your costume custom tailored to you. For |
| don't yearn for an amazingly awesome, | | | | instance, if your name is Matt you could |
| talk-of-the-party, unforgettable costume. | | | | paste a bunch of linoleum flooring pieces all |
| Well, guess what? I will make your wildest | | | | over your body and wear a "Hello my name is: |
| dreams come true. Well, not your wildest, | | | | Matt" sticker and go as a floor mat. Feel |
| but I might spark some good ideas for this | | | | free to get creative and build off this |
| year's fright fest. | | | | idea-there are a lot of different types of |
| | | | mats out there. If your name if Mike, think |
| Women have it easy. They can get away with | | | | of an idea where you can have a "mic." A |
| showing a little skin and discretely placing | | | | personal costume is great for sparking |
| the word "sexy" before any costume's title | | | | conversations and introductions. |
| (i.e. sexy pirate, sexy bumble bee, etc.) and | | | | |
| will look great. Unfortunately, if you are | | | | In addition to incorporating your name into |
| member of the male gender, you are forced to | | | | the costume, construct an outfit that will |
| think up a clever costume because stuffing | | | | engage others. Maybe design a pair of |
| your out-of-shape body into a Speedo will be | | | | overalls made from an old twister mat. This |
| a little too scary. | | | | way the ladies will literally have their |
| | | | hands all over you. I recommend working any |
| How should you get noticed this Halloween? | | | | popular, old school game into your costume. |
| Well gentlemen, show off the sexiest part of | | | | People love nostalgia-can't get enough of it. |
| you body-you mind. Sporting a smart and | | | | |
| well-thought out costume can show off your | | | | Not impressed by the ideas thus far? Already |
| creativity and humor-and women love a guy who | | | | tossed your hungry, hungry hippos? Try to |
| can make them laugh. | | | | expand your thinking. Think outside the box. |
| | | | Hey, that's an idea! Make a hat with a box |
| First of all, make sure they are laughing | | | | attached to it and you will literally be |
| with you-not at you. If you can't remember | | | | thinking "outside the box." Phrases like |
| the last time you got to the gym, you should | | | | that can make clever costumes. Also consider |
| probably stay away from spandex. I know a | | | | working food into your outfit, for a "tasty" |
| big belly can be a sign of power and wealth | | | | idea. There's nothing like showing how |
| in some cultures; unfortunately in America | | | | "sweet" you are than covering yourself in |
| this is not the case. So tip numero uno: | | | | lollipops. |