Monday, October 5, 2009

Best Halloween Adult Style

By Russ D. Edwards

Who announces wearing costumes during Halloween are just for children. Modern celebration of Halloween includes Halloween parties that cater to the adult group. These parties are wild to say the least and definitely are not for youngsters. The commercial market has jumped on this bandwagon ( or was it they that created it? ) and created Halloween costume for adults which is being patronized in this time of the year.

If we traced back the origin of Halloween, we will see that it has its roots on the practice of traditional Celtic culture of villagers donning masks and wearing macabre costumes in the 31st of October to frighten the spirits of the dead which they believe are looking for people so posses.

Then when we became more civilized, wearing masks became a practice in masquerade balls held in the kings and queens courts. Hiding their appearances with frequently complex, feather masks appear to be a noble custom back then. Then we move towards the modern times. Determining when exactly the practice of adults wearing Halloween costumes commenced may not be possible at this point but it has become an accepted practice and in fact has changed into a convention in itself.

regarding adult costumes, the level needs to be increased a little from children costumes. Imagine yourself with a white bed sheet draped over you head. Though, that will be quite funny among your group of friends but in parties that may not be such an excellent idea. Unless of course, you want to remain concealed and unnoticed during parties. But the point of the party is to socialize so if you're going like a big ghost then better not go at all .

Be creative. If you are making your own costumes there are a number of websites online that gives recommendations and even lead you in the way to make your own. If you can afford it, which you need to since I think you are employed and making some money, you can hire a good costume. Purchasing one can be really pointless unless you propose to use it the years to come.

Adult Halloween parties often involve dancing, drinking and socializing. With this under consideration, you may want to consider a costume which will not obstruct your movements. A robot costume could be a sight to see but if you are going to wear one, be ready to ask somebody to pour you a drink or even put the drink in your mouth.

Whether we adore it or not, for some adults, Halloween costumes have become more of a fashion statement rather than a celebration of the event. I can not say i agree with their philosophy but its best to let them be so long as they don't bother me, I O.K with it.

Adult Halloween parties often involve dancing, drinking and socializing. With this in mind, you might want to consider a costume that will not impede your movements. A robot costume can be a sight to see but if you're going to wear one, be ready to ask somebody to pour you a drink or maybe put the drink in your mouth.

Modern Halloween has become a fun event for children and adults alike. Wearing costumes is now an accepted practice among adults and Halloween parties catering to the above 18 age group became quite popular. Halloween costumes, adult-style is already an accepted norm and in a way has become tradition in itself. Today, adults have something to anticipate during Halloween and I mean not trick-or-treating.

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