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Catwalk to campus: Focus on fun, not funds this Halloween

Don’t spend $30 this year on your Halloween costume; instead use creativity, think outside the box and put a spin on the things that might already be in your closet. I’ve given ideas and suggestions to my friends for Halloween costumes, and every year at least one of the outfits I have worn or suggested was placed in a costume contest.

One of the easiest ways to put together an outfit is by taking simple things and make them extra sexy and seductive. Maids, teachers, schoolgirls and baseball players can all become sexy and fun by showing extra skin and adding stilettos. Halloween is all about turning unreal fantasy into a fun reality, and it is the one time girls are given a free pass to wear lingerie outside while guys are also encouraged to dress sexy and possibly be shirtless.

By utilizing what is already in your closet, you are able to wear things you wouldn’t normally consider. Putting a twist on things you own saves you time at the store as well as money.

A pair of Converse worn with knee high socks and short shorts can make for a sexy baseball player, while taking a classic school uniform adding fishnet stockings and high heels to become a sexy school girl or teacher is a simple yet seductive look.

All the looks don’t have to be so revealing or common, wearing a trench coat and sunglasses make for a perfect spy and adding a fake pipe gives a Sherlock Holmes feel to it and also adds mystery as to what’s under the buttoned coat.

Halloween is one of Jaimie Jackson’s favorite days; it gives her the chance to wear some of the craziest things without being the odd one out.

“I love to see what crazy idea that other people have come up with, it’s like everyone gets a chance to be someone or something else for a day,” Jackson said. “It’s so funny how crazy and creative people are on campus.”
Fantasy Attic in Depot Town is a great place to shop for and rent crazy and fun costumes and ideas.

The store is filled with everything needed to make any Halloween costume complete. Its numerous racks of glasses, cases filled of makeup and hundreds of costume options are ideal for anyone who isn’t quite sure of what to be. A room filled with only hats and wigs of any length, color or style is perfect for becoming a totally different person this Halloween.

Costumes for men and women range from celebrities, animals, action figures and even a Santa Clause suit. The store has a clearance rack making buying on a budget even better.

Tyler Reedy said there aren’t too many options guys have to choose from, but if he were to dress up this year he would probably be a pirate. What he is most anxious for is the excitement of the day, more than dressing up.
Being able to dress extra sexy isn’t just something girls have the privilege to do.

Nowadays, guys are encouraged to let their muscles and chest be shown as well.

The funniest and most daring thing would be if a guy underwent all of the things girls endure on a daily basis by dressing up as a woman.

Halloween is all about fun, games and candy, so this year spend more time having fun laughing and partying with friends and less money on and outfit you’re only going to wear for one day.