Five Halloween Costumes That Are Easy, Not Sleazy

The 31st of October..

For some, it's a time to rake leaves, drink cider and tell spooky stories while handing out bite-sized chocolates to the kiddies in the hood. For others, it's a time to dig up the fishnets and bare more skin than your father would ever care to know about.

What would Halloween be without costumes? It's the one day of the year when we are given the green light to play pretend. We can be someone else, dress however we like, wear a boatload of makeup, and get creative.

Why is it, then, that when many of us hear the word costume all modesty (and for some, morality) disappears faster than the leftover Mars bars on November 1st?

While shopping for a costume, you will likely come across your fair share of slutty nurses, milk maids, loose librarians, and now thanks to MTV, Snooki and JWOWW. Although many women say that wearing a crotch-grazing kilt, thigh-highs and pigtails is simply nostalgic for them, we are calling their bluff. Unless they went to ho-warts, we find the justification tough to swallow.

Instead of charming your company with your midriff, charm them with your creativity and sense of humor. Here are a list of great costume ideas that won't make your boyfriend blush:

1. Charlie Chaplin
A little cross-dressing never hurt anyone. Slap on a fake moustache, a bowler cap, a black suit, tuck your hair away, grab a cane et voila! This costume is easy to do (most elements can be purchased at your local thrift store) and is actually reusable. Men's trousers and over-sized blazers are in for the season, so you won't need to toss this costume in the trash when you're done with it.

2. Cleopatra
Still feeling like glamming it up but don't want to bare it all? Try a Cleopatra costume. When done right, the sheath should reach the floor, and hug all the right places without squeezing too tight. Let your make-up be the star with this one, doing huge blue eyeshadow and embellished eyebrows. Top it all off with some chunky gold costume jewelery and you've got yourself the best costume this side of the Nile.

3. Michael Jackson
Too soon? We think not. This one is easy to do, and fun to wear. Just imagine how good you'll look when Thriller comes on at the party. All you need is a sparkly glove (you can make one or buy one at most costume shops) a pair of black trousers about three inches too short, black shoes, white socks, a curly black wig and a whole lotta white foundation. A-HEE-HEE!

4. Wednesday Addams
It's like Big Love, with a spooky twist. I think we can all agree that Wednesday was anything but skanky. She would kill a boy with her bare hands, or try to, before she would kiss one. With her wrists and ankles covered at all times, this ghoulish girl rocked gothic chic before anyone else, and did it with style, respect, and a super creepy poker-face. Simply find an ill-fitting black frock and attach an over-sized white collar. The collar can be cut from an old pillowcase and either sewed or pinned on to the neckline. A pair of unflattering oxfords and opaque black tights complete the outfit, while two long black braids finish the look.

5. A Mime
If you love make-up, hand-gestures and silence (odd combo, but what the heck) then you might do well as a mime for Halloween. All you need is white grease paint for your face, black eyeliner, red lipstick, a beret, a black and white striped shirt and a red scarf. Get yourself stuck in a glass box, or let hilarity ensue as you do your best tug-of-rope impression. This costume is a sure-fire hit for any party. And, should you run into an scorned ex, at least you have a good reason not to say hi.

Billie Misha
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