So What Will You Wear to the Halloween Party?

This year for our annual Halloween party we decided to do something different instead of having everyone come in traditional Halloween costumes.  These are a few of the ideas we have been kicking around.  We would love to get your thoughts on your favorite. 

 

Masquerade

This is a great alternative if you prefer to dress up not down.  It’s about sophistication.  Ask guests to wear formal attire and a colorful, fanciful mask. The masks add a level of chic and mystery. Center the festivities and food on this level of sophistication. Like the costumes, the food can make a subtle impact.  Decorate with candelabras and line the buffet table and bar with gorgeous fall leaves and berries.

 

Hats

Choose this if you prefer simple fun to silly traditions.  It’s a no-pressure party atmosphere, where the only things required are hats. So unless your friends have fangs or are prefer to parade around in glittery or ghoulish garb, this is more of a good ole party than a Halloween affair.  Since you’re not tied to strict Halloween rules, go for the setup that will make your life easy. Order a bunch of pizzas and put out some simple appetizers. The focus of this event is to hang out with friends and possibly get a good laugh from the hats people wear or create.

 

Paparazzi

Dress as your favorite red carpet celebrity like Lady Gaga, Beyonce or Brad & Angelina (plus 6).  Make your guests feel like stars when they arrive and roll out the red carpet.  Keep the cameras clicking as guests arrive.  Create your own step and repeat wall for guests to stand in front and take pose for the photographers. Applaud and clamor as each guest makes an appearance.  You can use the shots to create a mock gossip rag that will serve as next year’s invite.

 

TV Land

Dress as your favorite TV Characters like Gossip Girl, Mad Men or Grey’s Anatomy.  If you and your friends are tv junkies like I am then this is a really fun one; it’s definitely one of my favorites.  Decorate the house in the themes or eras from this year's hottest tv shows.  For Mad Men go with the early 60’s feel and for Gossip Girl - of course Upper East Side Manhattan and Ivy League all the way.  For Grey’s anatomy in keeping with the hospital theme serve a signature cocktail out of an IV drip bag and jello shots.  Play famous tv shows themed songs this inevitably gets everyone talking.

 

Trick or Treat!