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Halloween Costume Trends of 2017
by Lauren Atterbery Cesar
When planning costumes for you or your family this Halloween, you do not have to break the bank or spend hours preparing to achieve the perfect look. There are plenty of simple ideas out there for the whole family.
For Adults: Betty, Veronica, and Archie Everything old is new again. The still-popular comic series “Archie” is now a CW television hit called “Riverdale,” and a new generation is being enthralled in their love triangle. A letterman jacket, jeans, and some temporary hair dye will make becoming Archie a breeze, and sophisticated clothing and a dark bob hairstyle is an easy way to become Veronica Lodge. Don pink pastels and a high blond ponytail to be the sweet girl-nextdoor, Betty Cooper. Human Fidget Spinner If you’ve got a large piece of cardboard, a little paint, the ability to draw circles, and some creativity, you got an easy way to become one of the most popular sensations of the year.
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Day of the Dead Wearing dark clothing and getting fancy with your makeup is all it takes to create an interesting Day of the Dead costume. However, some people take it a step further by wearing intricate skirts or tuxedos to go along with their ghoulish south-of-the-border look.
For Children: Charlie Chaplin Dress your little one up in a suit and a bowler hat, and draw on a mustache, and you have a little Charlie Chaplin on your hands. Your sweet darling is sure to keep everyone in stitches during trick-or-treating. Unicorn With a colorful tutu, some mesh fabric in varying shades tucked into a headband, and a decorated party hat, you can create a unicorn costume that will be the envy of all the little girls on the block. Human Lego Cut out arm and neck holes in a box, hot clue small plastic cups to the front, and spray paint the entire thing in your child’s favorite color for a human Lego costume. This is an easy costume that kids of all ages will enjoy.
Looking for a Halloween onestop shop? Visit the locally owned Party Time Store of Lake Charles. They are stocked up on what they predict will be the most popular costumes of the season, including Steam Punk and Day of the Dead regalia, but they like to keep classic costumes and accessories on-hand as well. Party Time Store staffers believe some looks never go out of style, like the pirate, or era-based costumes like hippies and ladies from the Roaring Twenties. No matter what look you choose for you and yours this Halloween, the best part of this special day is creating fun memories with family and friends, and of course stocking up on fun-sized Snicker bars.
October 2017