When October rolls around, people’s thoughts turn toward Halloween. This yearly celebration is definitely a holiday for all ages, and most adults get the chance to wear a costume at least once, even if it’s just dress-up day at work.
Some folks sport a plastic cape and vampire teeth, buy their kid’s costumes in a box and feel that is enough. There are people, however, that feel that their Halloween costumes (and/or their kid’s costumes) demand more from them in the areas of creativity and humor. All eyes at the Halloween party are on the person with the best costume; a sexy costume turns heads, and a really good kids’ costume will get your little darling more candy. (Which means more candy for parents after the kids are asleep; come on, be honest!)
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So you may be wondering how you can pick a really original, attention-grabbing Halloween costume? There are so many kinds of costumes to consider. Historical costumes are always fun, but a person might find all his party time taken up explaining who he is if he picks a character that isn’t very well known. Same with most literary characters, old time actors, and other celebrities. Memories are short and fickle a lot of the time. There is, however, a way to pick a character that most will remember and also have your friends and family thinking you are clever into the bargain, and that is a washed-up celebrity!
How do we define washed-up? A celebrity can be considered washed-up for many reasons. Scandal, death, and/or a famously bad movie can put a celebrity in that category. Even milder reasons; an embarrassing incident, a funny mug shot, or saying something extremely stupid in recording range (i.e. Jessica Simpson). These can all qualify. If you are having an extremely difficult time thinking of a washed-up celebrity, turn on a reality show and take your pick.
One may wonder if portraying a washed-up celebrity prevents them from wearing a sexy costume. Absolutely not! The lists of washed-up actors and actresses are full of big-breasted, washboard ab-ed one time stars. One can most definitely put on a sexy costume and strut their stuff.
What are some of the ways these washed-up celebrity Halloween costumes can be really memorable? A catch-phrase can’t hurt; but in moderation, please. No one wants to hear “Where’s the beef?” shouted all night long. Creativity, as in letting your concept fly while mixing and matching. Three blonds (natural or wigged) in sexy costumes could be “the Brady girls grown up”. Other hybrid Halloween costumes combining sex and politics, for example, might be “Richard Nixon in Drag”. Being farther out in left field, creativity speaking, while being grounded in well-known popular culture will make your Halloween costume all the more memorable.
Some kinds of washed up celebrity costumes may attract attention of a less pleasant kind. A celebrity of the religious or political variety may anger someone, so try to make sure the costume doesn’t offend…unless that’s why you’re wearing it; then have fun.
So pick a favorite washed-up celebrity and bring them to life! Being recognized as intelligent and creative doesn’t happen every day; enjoy yourself.