| Deciding what to be for Halloween can prove to | | | | socks. If you want to go another route, you can |
| be a tricky feat if you don’t want to spend a | | | | think Stepford Wives - big, poufy dresses and |
| lot of money on an elaborate costume. You will | | | | heels and by finishing off your look with big hair. |
| want to choose something that is unique and a | | | | Carry around a casserole to make this look bona |
| costume that someone else at the party | | | | fide. |
| won’t also be wearing. Knowing you, | | | | In you are a bit more daring, you can dress up as |
| you’ll want to be the coolest cat at the sock | | | | a 50s style pin-up girl. This might require more |
| hop and it’s easy by recreating these 50s | | | | planning on your part by shopping around for |
| inspired costumes at home. First, get into the | | | | dresses and/or bathing suits that will work with |
| mood by pouring yourself a soda and by popping | | | | this costume. Your hair will play a major role so |
| in your favorite doo-wop CD. Start dancing | | | | be sure to do research on hair styles! Accessories |
| around your house and get out those craft | | | | can also help complete your look – carry |
| supplies! | | | | around an old telephone or wear a sailor hat! |
| For men, the 50s costume is easy and affordable | | | | Dig through your mom’s attic to find your old |
| with items that you can find around your house. | | | | roller skates to rock your Halloween party as a |
| Grab a pair of jeans and roll some cuffs into the | | | | 50s diner girl! You might have to practice your |
| bottoms, dig through your undershirt drawer and | | | | roller skills, but I can assure you that you will be |
| find a crisp white t-shirt. To add some | | | | the only one at the party wearing roller skates! |
| authenticity, purchase a pack of cigarettes and roll | | | | Finish off your look by chewing bubble gum and |
| them up into your shirt sleeve, put on your white | | | | carrying a menu. Don’t forget to bring a |
| socks and dust off your penny loafers. To | | | | spare pair of shoes just incase you need to drive! |
| complete this look, comb your hair back with a | | | | Halloween wouldn’t be complete without |
| large dollop of hair gel and be sure to keep your | | | | some gore, so if blood is how you prefer to show |
| comb handy throughout the evening. Lastly, learn | | | | off your Halloween costumes buy some fake |
| some 50s slang, grab your dolly and head to the | | | | blood and spruce up those 50s costumes. |
| party! | | | | Become a dead sock-hop attendee, a murdered |
| For the ladies, you have a few more options to | | | | housewife, a pin-up girl missing half her face or a |
| complete your 50s inspired Halloween costume. | | | | roller girl who has been hit by a car! No matter |
| You can compliment your man and wear a poodle | | | | what you decide to be for Halloween make sure |
| skirt, a white button down – tied in a knot at | | | | you are being safe and most importantly, Have |
| the end and, of course, saddle shoes and bobby | | | | Fun! |