Zombies Remain Popular for Party Themes and for Cstumes

Every year as Halloween come near people get invited to costume parties.  And, every year the same dilemma occurs, deciding what costume will really get noticed, perhaps enough to win a prize in a costume contest.  If you want to be certain that you are wearing something that will set you apart, it needs to be unique.  Expensive may not get you the intended results, since an expensive costume that looks like the inexpensive one for the same character may not get the notice desired judges of the contest.

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Zombies Are Popular

And Zombies Are Unique.

Whether you are into scary horror movies or not, you probably know what a Zombie is, a person who is supposed to be dead, yet walks around.  So, how do Zombies dress?  Well, a movie can have hundreds of extras playing Zombies and each will dress differently.  There is no one definitive costume.  Basically, Zombies walk stiff legged, so their clothing is usually a bit tattered which can be attributed to their bumping into things causing damage to their clothing.  The typical Zombie is bloodied, which can be associated with the manner the Zombie died.  And, some dirty element is often there, since the Zombie may have been buried in the past.  But aside from those things there is nothing that says Zombie. There is no giant S, no black cape, and no pointed ears.  The clothing the Zombie wears is whatever the Zombie had on when the Zombie died.  Fake blood or a protruding weapon can help say Zombie, but can be taken from a wide range of possibilities.

Zombie Costumes Are Plentiful

Actually, a Zombie party can itself be fun, where all the guests come as Zombies.  A grave yard decorating theme, a few well chosen decorations, and Zombie party supplies can make a fun night, especially on Halloween.  I especially like the fake labels for the drinks.

Suppose a person wears a Superman costume.  Then, at a party a second person comes in as Superman.  There certainly will be comparisons made, and let’s face it, not every costume has every detail.  Oh, it is possible that two different authentic costumes will be worn, since Superman, like most comic book characters, evolved over the years.  But, after an original Superman costume and a modern Superman costume, what else is there?  So, in the costume contest any person dressed as Superman runs into a problem, the judges probably have seen a very similar costume before, even last year.  This eliminates the uniqueness prize, and probably the best costume prize.

Zombies each can have a unique look, but only if the person wearing the costume is creative.  Add to it.  Add a fake dagger and some fake blood.  The fake dagger should give the impression of being embedded in the Zombie.  This will make the costume unique, but why stop there?  Make it really unique.  Pair the Zombie costume with a mask.    Even if someone else buys the same costume as you have, the odds are low that it will be altered with the same accessories, and even lower that it will be paired with the same mask.

Zombies Are Men, Women, and Children

Zombies come in both genders, so both men and women can wear Zombie costumes.  In fact, couples Zombies is a possibility.  Just watch where any accessories are placed if there is dancing at the party, they can get in the way.  

Costumes for Children

Trick or Treating

Zombie costumes for children out trick or treating will also work.  It is likely to be a popular costume for Halloween.  Children, when approaching a door, can go into their Zombie walk with their candy bag held out.  Children enjoy action, so adding the Zombie walk may heighten the enjoyment of the experience.

Of course Zombies do not speak, so children trick or treating should make the exception to staying in character by saying trick or treat.  And, they should also say thank you after the goodies are dropped into their bags.  Then they can resume the role as they walk away.

limate Friendly Costumes Climate Friendly Costumes One problem with Halloween costumes is they are often bought or made weeks in advance. This would work fine if we could know in advance if it will be warm or cold. A simple shirt change, or an added shirt beneath the outer costume can help with temperature problems. For adults, an indoor party is less likely to have a temperature problem than for children out trick or treating.