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9 Stages Of Picking Your Halloween Costume

Don't let the stress get to you.

Maddie Weaver-Nolting
Oct 26, 2015
Providence College
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9 Stages Of Picking Your Halloween Costume

Halloween is so much fun. For one weekend of the year, you get to dress up and pretend to be anyone of your choosing. But choosing who or what you are going to be is most stressful part of the holiday. Being indecisive on what to be is a challenge. There are an unlimited number of options. Choosing is impossible. Next is the big question of what and who you are hanging out with. Are you dressing up with friends or a significant other? Or are you flying solo? Wondering if you should do a group or couple costume? Your friends are into a cute a group matching costume, but you thought of the best solo costume and don’t know how to break it to them.

There are two types of people in this world: the people who buy and plan out their Halloween costume weeks in advance and the people who look in their closet the night of Halloween and go with the DIY style (aka me). Either way, getting a Halloween costume together is exciting because whether you’re going to a party or chilling with friends, it’s always a memorable night (or weekend in some cases). You can be creative with Halloween without spending the extra cash; Pinterest is a lifesaver for these kinds of situations. Borrowing parts of your costume from everybody you know is always an option too. Remember that comfort is everything. Looking cute is one thing, but you will have to be stuck in that costume for a duration of time so dress appropriately, especially if it's cold outside. Halloween isn't meant to be stressful; it's meant to be a fun time. Don't let the pressure of dressing a certain way impact your decision. Just be you.

1. Your closet is lying to you.


2. Most people try to be someone they aren't on Halloween.


3. Trying on a gazillion outfits.


4. Nobody got time for an expensive costume.


5. Being stressed out over an outfit for ONE NIGHT.


6. Borrowing parts of your costume from everybody you know.


7. Giving up and wearing the same costume that you wore last year.


8. When you tell people what you're going to be and they don't get it.


9. Deciding to go with your best friend.


Happy Halloween!


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