Choosing a Halloween Costume

Halloween costumes are fun for both children and adults. Since Halloween comes only once a year, most people put off thinking about their costumes until the last minute. Here are a few tips when hiring or buying Halloween costumes:

Safety matters most. Be sure that the costume or mask doesn't impair vision or mobility. There are some brilliant looking costumes that don’t let the wearer eat, drink or take part in games, which rather ruins the evening!
Comfort matters, too. Be sure to choose a costume that leaves room for warm clothes underneath if the weather will be chilly, and try not to choose thick, furry costumes in warm climates. Remember you may need to go to the loo!
Consider the guest list. If it is a grown-up get together, feel free to wear whatever you like. If there will be children in attendance, keep it clean and decent.
When selecting a costume for a child, try to allow the child to buy or hire a costume that they really love. What you think is cute and what your child wants may be two very different things. Enjoy dressing up your baby for the first two or three years - after that, they will have strong opinions of their own and they should enjoy the evening in a costume they’ve fallen in love with, no matter how much you dislike it.
A costume that corresponds to some current news event is often interesting and conversation-provoking, and a good excuse to procrastinate if you have that tendency anyway. Remember not to offend though, it’s all too easy to pick something you think is funny only to find that another guest takes your clever idea as a personal insult.

Choosing a Halloween Costume

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