Costume of the Day

Quick and Easy Halloween Costumes

So, the costume party is tonight and you don’t have a costume? Or maybe you’re a procrastinator and just want to be sure you won’t foul up at the last minute? Don’t worry, there are plenty of cute costumes you can whip up on short notice. Use these inspiring tips to come up with quick and easy Halloween costumes that look like you spent hours piecing together. The Secretary and the CEO ...

Halloween Party for Two - Timeless Couples Costumes

If you’re planning to go to a Halloween party as a couple, check out some of these timeless themed costume ideas, both from history and from the imagination. Roman theme - Antony & Cleopatra A Roman warrior falling for a resplendent queen dressed in white robes with gold trim. Add a wreath of basil or ivy on your head and wear a lot of gold jewelry, and you’ll be Anthony and Cleopatra. Strappy leather sandals and ...

Plus Size Renaissance Romance for Halloween

Who says they don’t make them like that anymore? During the renaissance and medieval period, the skinny gals padded their bums because meaty was in style. Robust was the flavor of the day. Renaissance costumes are designed to accentuate a girl’s curves. Instead of “a few extra pounds,” the renaissance girls had “more to love” with several layers of flowing fabric, gowns in dramatic colors with romantic accents like bodices, petticoats, puffy ...