Getting the Halloween Costume Ready

[kybearfuzz]

I've spent a large chunk of the weekend getting stuff together for an upcoming Halloween costume. I went to the local costume shop (not the seasonal Halloween stores, but a real costume shop) to look for a costume. Originally, I had wanted to go dressed as a priest. I bought an online comic called "Bulldogs" and the second issue is about a couple of bearish vicars getting it on. I felt inspired.

However, the priest costume at the shop was cheap and not very interesting. It means a lot of acting on my part to make it fun and I'm not sure I felt up to it. I found another costume for a medieval executioner, a black hooded figure with an axe. I liked the look, but the price was a bit high. Also, the costume seemed cheap again for the price. As I looked at the picture, I realized that I had a lot of the pieces already -- the black boot covers, the arm bands, the pants. So really, I just need the axe and a few costume pieces and it would it be more comfortable.

Tonight, I bought the last couple of pieces at Wal-Mart. I loathe that place, but they did have everything I need, including a wide black belt with a cool buckle that will look neat. I found in the women's belts. I'm sure people looked at me funny, but I've never really given a $#!+ what Wal-Mart shoppers thought of me. Sadly, the belt might be too big (seriously), so I may need to exchange it. That should be fun.

It's late, but luckily I don't have to work tomorrow. I'll post pics of the outfit when I get it done.

Comments

[maxauburn.livejournal.com]

Please post pics of the completed costume?

Have a pleasant day off tomorrow.
Yeah- I know, it's Columbus Day.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

I'll be working on the costume later this week. I hope it turns out well :) I'll post photos when I get it finished.

[changeling72.livejournal.com]

Why does it not surprise me that you already have many of the items required for that costume..?

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

LOL! I have had many Halloween costumes and I just accumulated quite a collection of outfits over the years.

[changeling72.livejournal.com]

Spoken like a true dominatrix...

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

I'm looking forward to seeing the costume. I'll live vicariously through you. October 31st is the closing of the sale of our townhouse. I suspect the day will be hectic.

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

Well, thanks! I try to put some effort into the costumes when I put them together.

[man-of-snows.livejournal.com]

All WalMart (and Cabela's for that matter) sizes are a size larger than normal shops. I am guessing this is because of the often +size customers?

[kybearfuzz.livejournal.com]

You know, I wondered that. I bought the 2XL because I figured it would be about right. Women's sizes are a strange mystery to me. However, it seemed pretty true to fit. It was too loose, so I went back and got the XL belt instead.

[mort-83.livejournal.com]

Yes, pics, please!

I like the idea of the executioner. Priest? Eh, OK, but executioner is more fun for Hallowe'en!