Ya Hoo! Time to get dressed for the Par-Tay. This is the most fun part (for me, anyway) – thinking about a costume.
If you’re not doing a Gothic costume – but still want to check out those vintage shops, think “MadMen“! There are lots of vintage and 2nd hand shops that have already started their hallowe’en costume promotion. If you fall into this category – just get going!
Get Going! Vintage Clothing Shops Await.
When it comes to costumes, it’s all about expressing yourself, so while you might be informed by authentic historical trends, don’t limit yourself. Again, I look for costume pieces that either I already have, or can make or get inexpensively, and can re-use. (We always get bonus points for environmental actions in the antiques world!)
Today, I haul out my Hallowe’en box to see what’s there. And I’ll go through my closet not only to check out what I’ve got – but to weed out the things I’ll take to the Sally Ann because I know I’ll be by there in the next day or two!
Don’t Forget To Look For Tableware Items While You’re Shopping for Costume Pieces!
Early 18th Century Dress
When going for a “Gothic” Hallowe’en look, think black, think flowing, think velvet and lace, think ruffled shirts…
Think “Edgar Allan Poe”.
Think “Wuthering Heights”.
Think “Frankenstein”.
And be thankful that you have local antique, vintage and 2nd hand shops that can supply your needs. 
(And don’t forget those little shops where you can find leather items with skulls and spikes – I think they also carry fishnet stockings! Please don’t tell the antique dealers on the Island that I sent you to a modern store.)
