Tips for Choosing Costumes for a Halloween Party

When Halloween is coming up, you might be having trouble coming up with ideas for costumes. However, deciding what to wear does not have to be difficult. A good place to start is to think about the type of event you will be attending and what types of people will be there.
If you are dressing up to attend an office party with your coworkers, it might be best to wear a somewhat conservative outfit. Choosing to wear a revealing or inappropriate costume may not go over well with older, more reserved coworkers or supervisors. Even though you and some of your coworkers are friends, it is still best to err on the side of caution, because you never know what someone else might find offensive or tacky. However, this does not mean you need to wear something frumpy. There are plenty of tasteful costume ideas that are still fun and eye-catching without crossing the line.


If you are planning on going to a family Halloween party, you should like follow the same rules as if you were attending a work party. Don't dress in anything too revealing or inappropriate unless you're sure that everyone who will be at the party will appreciate the costume, as opposed to finding it offensive. Family parties are another great chance to wear group costumes. You and your siblings or cousins could dress up as characters from a favorite childhood TV show. Another option is to pay tribute to a childhood trend, such as cabbage patch kids or Barbie and Ken dolls.

In contrast, attending a party thrown by a friend will allow you to choose a more daring costume. This is the time to really show off your personality and sense of humor. If you want to wear something revealing that shows off your confidence; now is the time, rather than at a work or family party. A funny or clever costume will also likely be a big hit. You and your friends could also choose costumes that pay homage to inside jokes or dress up as a group. Superheroes or famous bands are great choices for group costumes.

There are some costumes that are appropriate for most, if not all, occasions, regardless of what type of party it is. Outfits from specific time period are always popular. You could dig out your old bell bottoms and dress up as a hippie, or you could zip up your acid wash jeans, put your hair in a side ponytail, and pay homage to the 80s. Another option is to dress up as a character from a recent television show or movie. If you choose a very popular character, everyone else at the party will love your costume and you will be the center of attention. No matter what costume you choose, make sure it reflects your unique personality and style.