| Halloween is around the corner and pretty soon the | | | | not included). |
| streets and living rooms will be populated with ghouls, | | | | For men: |
| vampires, witches, and pirates. These costumes might | | | | Men don't need to feel left out when it comes to fun |
| be ok for kids, but for adults who want something a | | | | costumes. Elvis can live again sporting his signature |
| little more elaborate and edgier, there are outfits and | | | | Vegas jeweled jumpsuit and black pompadour; all |
| accessories that offer an endless variety of adult | | | | made from fabulous polyester, of course. If you just |
| themes that are original and a whole lot of fun. | | | | have to be scary, who's more frightening than Jason |
| Feel like the devil? How about a saucy beer maid or a | | | | from Friday the 13th? With a machete in hand, you can |
| Roman gladiator ala Russell Crowe? There's no theme | | | | have them all screaming. The infamous Transylvanian |
| uncovered or unmasked with the selection of outfits | | | | Count never gets passe. You can choose from either |
| you can find for Halloween or for any other occasion. | | | | a Victorian Dracula garbed in a tattered jacket and |
| Gothic themes are quite popular now. As well as retro | | | | bloody cravat, or a dandy Dracula with a vest, ruffled |
| 50s and 60s costumes. Even vampires and witches | | | | shirt, chain trim and lined cape that would make |
| are represented, but on a more interesting scale. Still | | | | "Prince" sit up and take notice. |
| not sure what or who you want to be? Here's just a | | | | Robin Hood is still up to his antics while sporting a |
| small sampling of some costume ideas: | | | | feathered hat, vest, lace-up capelet, and boots. Hood's |
| For women: | | | | companion Friar Tuck makes an ecclesiastical |
| Medusa was the siren who could literally turn men to | | | | impression with a full-length robe, hooded cowl and |
| stone with a look. Those hairy snakes made for one | | | | balding tonsure wig. |
| interesting hairdo. Drape yourself with a dress | | | | Hats, Masks and Wigs: |
| reminiscent of a Greek maiden with a reptilian | | | | Wigs are always fun. The mullet is on its way |
| headband to die for - or kill with. You can add bangles | | | | back...well, not really. But it can reappear at least for |
| and some dangling earrings to finish the look. | | | | Halloween, putting those Dukes of Hazzard to shame. |
| If Medusa is just a little too scary for you, why not | | | | You can relive "Fat Tuesday" with an intricately |
| become a colorful flamenco dancer with a flaming red | | | | detailed Mardi Gras Carnival mask with multi-colored |
| dress, a black shawl accentuated with a black choker, | | | | feathers. Ladies can become a slinky Catwoman with |
| a silky wig pulled up in an elegant side chignon and | | | | a feline mask, dainty ears and tail. Bring back the disco |
| finished off with black heels. You are ready to do | | | | fashions of the 70s with a white Leopard Print hat |
| some dirty dancing. | | | | paired with leopard spotted rim glasses. |
| Donna Summers once sang "She Works Hard for the | | | | Victorian pompadours, helmets, biker hats and |
| Money" and you can show it with a selection of work | | | | gangster hats can all accentuate great outfits. |
| outfits that are anything but laborious. Try a retro flight | | | | Other Accessories: |
| attendant's uniform that includes a cute mini dress and | | | | You can't be a Star Wars character without a cool, |
| neck tie highlighted with a wide, white belt and some | | | | blazing lightsaber. Spartacus would be nothing without |
| groovy white go-go boots. Where there's fire, there's a | | | | his Spartan war sword, as well. Crinoline petticoats |
| firefighter with a double zip dress with the insignia of a | | | | revive the '90s - the 1890s, that is. A Gothic coffin |
| genuine uniform, topped off with an authentic-looking | | | | handbag makes a skin-prickling impression. |
| fire helmet and tall leather boots (hydrant and fire hose | | | | |