Something below reminds me. I'm invited to a "classy" Halloween party.

[crim son]

I have to plan my costume ahead of time. Any suggestions? I don't want to go as a cow, or a whore. Something in between that will highlight my outrageous loveliness but not look like I'm trying too hard. You know? Help me out. Note, just for the hell of it I've already purchased a four-foot rather luxurious blond wig. I might not use it.

[Rosco T.]

1. Plenty of Costume shops on the net..

http://anniescostumes.com/

[crim son]

4. True; and I am able to sew anything!

But what? Do I go as a gargoyle? The Moon? A cheese stick?

[joneschick]

2. go to a good resale shop

find an outrageous ball gown to go with this:

[crim son]

5. That is so beautiful.

I was a judge at the local New Years' masquerade ball this year. A few women were dressed in ball gowns and held very elaborate masks like the one you've posted. V. elegant.

I always build my costumes from what I find at resale shops. I like your idea. I'll think about using the mask somehow.

[WhollyHeretic]

3. A slightly skanky goat?

I'm not sure quite what the mid-point is between a cow and a whore. :)

[crim son]

8. I did ask for that, didn't I?

I mean, I want to look attractive because the point of going to this party is to attract (this is why I've been invited, being newly single) but not to look to needy. The skanky goat... I'll put that on my list of possibilities... :eyes:

[WhollyHeretic]

16. How about something like these

http://www.halloweenmart.com/wecs.php?store=halloweenmar&action=category_view&target=119

[crim son]

17. If only I had $400 I'd do the Cleopatra super-deluxe.

But I can also build it from stuff at the second-hand clothing store. Thanks!

[WhollyHeretic]

20. Holy crap! I didn't even see those prices

some people have just way to much money on their hands.

[crim son]

24. Isn't that something?

I always think about that. The money, I mean. There's so darned much of it; why don't I have any?

[Nicole]

6. Mermaid

As soon as I read about the wig I thought of Darryl Hannah in Splash.

[crim son]

10. What do you think about the tail?

Would I somehow make it built into my feet, or would I walk and drag it behind me?

[Nicole]

19. Just drag it behind you

Maybe you will get lucky & find someone to carry it for you before the night is over. :)

[crim son]

23. Let us hope!

(I'm on my knees right now)

[Redstone]

7. Forget the blonde wig. Since you have that loveliness, just go as

a Gypsy woman. It's a cheap outfit, and will knock 'em dead.

Redstone

[crim son]

9. Oh, also a very good idea

and so traditional that you don't see many gypsies these days. I like it! Thank you m'dear.

[Redstone]

12. Spanish off-the-shoulder peasant blouse, long floral-print

skirt, and a silk scarf in your hair. HEAVY on the black eyeliner.

You'll have to fight them off with a stick. Trust me.

(Is it getting warm in here, or is it just me?)

Redstone

[crim son]

13. I can't help but think this was on your mind

before I started my little thread! You are freaking adorable, you know that? Yes, you do.

[Redstone]

15. Me? Nah. But thanks anyway; you know how to warm an old heart.

Redstone

[crim son]

18. Right.

:eyes:

[Rosco T.]

11. Well, keep the wig and do Supergirl

:D



http://anniescostumes.com/ladiessuperherocostumes.htm

[crim son]

14. It's might feel a little false being 43 and doing Supergirl.

Although I did get the most lustful, longing look from a sweet young man in the grocery store today! Sigh. Oh to be as young as I, apparently, look.

[ghostsofgiants]

21. Cowhore seems like the obvious answer.

[crim son]

26. A pic, please!

My neighbor, a friend's husband, went as a cow last year. Never has a costume so defined the man!

[Left Is Write]

22. I would wear...

This:




And these:

[crim son]

27. We have the winner!

Ex-ACTLY! I will do it, and I can use the hair. THANK YOU!!!

[Scooter24]

25. You could go as Queen Elizabeth I

Might take some time getting ready though :P

[crim son]

28. My favorite queen.

I have the time, but do I have the money? Diamonds and pearls are awfully expensive, you know!

[SoCalDem]

29. Belly dancer? Cute and comfy

or even more comfy? wear a burqua :evilgrin:

One year my husband and I went to a party dressed as the Ayatollah & lady friend (I was the friend)

[Kat45]

30. With that wig, you could be Lady Godiva.

If you're so inclined. :-)