Reader Lindsay
Writes:
"You need to do a
blog entry about what to wear for a coworkers Halloween party!!! You can’t go
sexy…but you also don’t wanna look like a tool either."
Oh Lindsay. This
scenario reminds me the start to an episode of “The Office.”
I thought about
this and here are some tips:
·
Play
it safe, but think ears and ass. Go for something simple like a cat – all black
outfit, ears and tail. OR Minnie Mouse – red and white polka dot shirt with
black skirt, etc. – polka dots are super in right now too.
·
DO
NOT go political or borderline racist. Don’t mess with nationalities (unless
you are a tasteful German beer wench)
·
Think
clever, not creative.
o
Three
coworkers and I went as the three blind mice one time (there is power and
comfort to having a team outfit)
·
Think
TV Shows
o
The
Mad Men look is super in
o
Cartoon
characters are typically safe (think Disney!)
o
Teen
Mom could potentially be offensive ; )
o
Rachel
Zoe: fur vest, boho top, wide legged jeans, Starbucks cup, oversized sunnies
* Bonus
points for getting a guy friend to be Brad Gorski – preppy wearing a bow tie
o
I’d
say Jersey Shore, but I think you can do better than that
·
Other
“safe” things (but don’t think sexy)
o
Pirate
o
Greek
god/goddess
o
Any
animal that does not involve spandex
o
Train
conductor
o
Cowboy
or cowgirl
o
50’s
poodle skirt
· If
the product packaging has the word “sexy” on it, chances are it’s not right
· Before
you go out the door, ask yourself some questions:
o
What
if people pass these pictures around at work on Monday. Am I comfortable with
how I look?
o
Would
I want my picture in this outfit on Facebook? Would I wear this costume
standing in front of my high school classmates?
o
Can
you see my butt or am I showing too much cleavage or body parts?
· If
you answered yes to any of the above, reconsider your costume.
· Finally
- if you are single and you are attending a Halloween party, think ahead. What
if I hook up.? What am I walking home in? Consider packing a shack pack.
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