Halloween is rapidly approaching, but if you're a true fan, your costume was planned well ahead of time. For the rest of us, we'll start conspiring now to come up with the most hilarious (or scariest) costume our friends have ever seen. Of course, even if you plan to stay in on Oct. 31, you may need a clever idea to wear to work — if your office encourages it.
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This week, our question comes from Addie:
What should I be for #Halloween? (Non-negotiables include anything involving a corset or full-body mascot getup.) #MashAdvice
— Addie Stuber (@addiejustaddie) September 23, 2013
Based on recent trends, we expect to see some Miley Cyrus costumes this year — or some creative interpretations of Elon Musk's Hyperloop.
How can you pull off a great costume? Most of us will look to Pinterest for both ideas and execution, whether it's DIY or purchased from an online store.
I love looking at all the clever costume ideas on Pinterest and getting inspired...like this one: http://t.co/WscD24yWTj #MashAdvice
— Randi Zuckerberg (@randizuckerberg) October 3, 2013
@Adriana_Herrera @mashlifestyle So true! I was a deer last year because of it. #awesome #mashadvice
— natasha gaiski (@natashagaiski2) October 1, 2013
DIY costumes allow room for experimentation.
DIY costumes save money, give you a fun way to repurpose random things around the house, and give you an original edge. #mashadvice
— Adriana Herrera (@Adriana_Herrera) October 1, 2013
Sometimes, a costume will totally blow you away — and you'll keep it in mind for a future Halloween.
Best halloween costume severed hand thats still alive. Brought to you by Arduino http://t.co/nZglrdLIRN #MashAdvice
— Disco Chicken (@Disco_Chicken) October 1, 2013
@mashlifestyle Gum on the bottom of a shoe, my friend wore pink then put a shoe on her head & tied it w/ a lace around her chin #MashAdvice
— Elisha Hartwig (@ElishaHartwig) October 1, 2013
#MashAdvice This Hipster Zombie Costume is a must! http://t.co/wHlJX7bF9M
— Jay Flinch (@JayFlinchWriter) October 1, 2013
Other times, the best costumes come in groups.
@mashlifestyle Not sure if it counts, but a few years ago, my friends and I were The Crazy 88s from Kill Bill #MashAdvice
— Syed Kashif Ali (@West_Syed) October 1, 2013
What will you be this year? Tell us on Twitter using the hashtag #MashAdvice.
@mashlifestyle here's my daughter's costume http://t.co/DfsMSakXyk and my husband and I may both carry butterfly nets #MashAdvice
— SaranowSchultz (@HintMama) October 1, 2013
Quintessential #geek girl! Just got my costume for my company's #Halloween contest. @MadMimi #MashAdvice. pic.twitter.com/mItAvvt6pR
— Emma Wilhelm (@emmasota) October 1, 2013
Of course, the true meaning of Halloween is to take a night off and have some fun.
@DaniFankhauser @mashable Instead of being anyone or any thing, dress as an event, e.g., gov't shutdown. It's more creative! #mashadvice
— joe ulatowski (@oohlah) October 1, 2013
@DaniFankhauser @mashable At Halloween party: "What are you supposed to be?" "I'm 'storming of the Bastille'." #MashAdvice #awesomeness
— joe ulatowski (@oohlah) October 1, 2013
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