What to wear, what to wear? (For Halloween that is)

Sep 18, 2009 14:35

One would think that with totes and totes of garb/costuming that finding something fun to wear for Halloween would be a breeze. As much as having that much stuff is a boon, it's also a pain. Why? Tons of choices. Seriously, it's not a matter of if I'm going to dress up, it's a matter of what and that is where I'd love your input. So far I've come up with these ideas (and a few points about each):
  • Steampunk - This would require getting a few other pieces, but still do-able. Only thing I'd be concerned about is with the recent popularity of steampunk a lot of people dressing this way.
  • Goth/Gothic - This would be fairly easy, all I'd need to do is raid my formal wear. The catch is formal wear, this would be geared toward going to one or two parties/events and that's it.
  • Fantasy - Another easy one as I have a plethora of items to pick from. Basically I'd be an adventuress (elf, human, felinoid ... any would work. Feel free to provide feedback of what kind) something akin to what I originally wore to faire this year. Catch with this one is it wouldn't be anything drastically new for me as fantasy genre LARPs are what I've played a lot in and thus have a lot of experience putting together this kind of costume.
  • Swordswoman - I'd need to get, make or have made a few final pieces for this costume to be complete, but I have the bulk of it. This would entail the doublet and skirt set I got at the faire this year as the costume centerpiece. I also have black leggings I can wear in place of the skirt for a less formal look. Again, plenty of time to get this done if I decide what I want to be before the end of Sept.
  • Fairy/Fey - Sort of fantasy, but with a girlier twist. Granted I'd be more inclined to do a darker kind of fey/fairy, but suggestions welcome. I'd need to get a couple of things for this, but have plenty of time to do so.
  • Other - Give me your suggestion/idea.

Want an idea of what all I have sitting in my garb/costume collection, I've got some photos here. Because I don't want what others have shared influencing the suggestions from others the comments are screened (LJ only).

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