Thursday, October 30, 2014

#tbt: The Ghosts of Costumes Past

Somehow, despite the general omnipresence of cameras, I don't have as many photos of myself in a costume as I would have expected. Some pictures that used to be on my Facebook have disappeared, probably because of unfriendings - I'm pretty sure that's why I can't find any pictures of myself from the one year I actually bought a costume and went as "Slutty Raggedy Anne." Little cap with a red yarn wig, more cleavage than I think I've ever managed, and a skirt so short I had to invest in some matching underwear. Good times.
I do have some fun ones, though.
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Me as a fresh-faced college sophomore. We all dressed up and went trick-or-treating. People were not impressed by 20 year olds begging for candy. I'm the one with the fairy wings, if that wasn't obvious.
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This actually wasn't a Halloween costume, but what I wore for a 90s themed adult prom. I was a 90s mall goth. I got prom queen!
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Cleopatra last year. I also went as Siouxsie Sioux using pretty much identical makeup. I miss having black hair.
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At Mardi Gras in New Orleans last year, I dressed up as a doll. I think if I do this again (which I'd like to, it was fun!), I'll amp up the makeup a little bit.

What's your favorite costume that you've ever worn? Do you like to wear costumes outside of Halloween?
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  1. TanithOctober 31, 2014 at 9:11 PM

    I love your 90s mall goth! They are all fun though :) I used to do a lot of costumed things, mostly by throwing my own theme parties, and I don't much anymore. I want to though! I think my favourites were Madame Hooch from Harry Potter and Pestilence (with the other 3 horsemen) for an Apocalypse party. And I have a great 80s ensemble too :)

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    1. JessicaNovember 10, 2014 at 12:10 PM

      The Four Horsemen would be such an awesome costume! I would love to do the version from Good Omens with some friends, that seems like it would be really fun. Maybe it would be fun to start doing more costume parties and things like that again in a couple of years, when you've got a little baby to dress up.

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