October Everyday Costume Challenge, aka, “COStober”

A few weeks ago, I had an idea that it might be fun to do a theme-based, “everyday costume” challenge for October. I originally posted about it here: https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....-challenge

I thought for this challenge, we could keep the themes simple, to start, Feel free to build on an idea, and get as complex and/or specific as you would like!

I’m going to stick to my original schedule:

October 1-7 - Once Upon a Time: Pick your favorite fairytale, fantasy, or sci-fi character - hero, villain, princess, mythical creature. Can be from literature (comic books count) or film/television, or a charcter of your own choosing.

October 8-14 - Time Warp: Pick a style era that speaks to you, that isn't the current decade.

October 15-21 - Flora & Fauna: Choose your favorite animal, animal character, flower, tree, etc. that inspires you, and build an outfit around it.
(As an example, l plan to wear an outfit that pays homage to the talking flowers in Alice in Wonderland).

October 22-28 - It's a Small World! Choose an outfit that is evocative of a place you've been, or would love to go.

October 29-31 This is Halloween! Happy-time, free-for-all. Your choice! The only 'rule' is, wear something that elevates your day and lifts your spirits!

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Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

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Veteran

I’ve generally stuck to some basic rules for myself, whenever I’ve done “everyday costume” challenges with friends (including DisneyBounding)..

1). My outfit really has to be wearable/functional/suitable for the bulk of my day. So for me... no big gorilla slippers, or seashell bra tops. (Unless I’m going to an actual costume party)

2). I try to use what I already have, and not buy anything.

3). If I buy anything for this, it’s gotta be thrifted and/or inexpensive, Under $20 for an outfit.

4). I try to get creative with the wardrobe orphans and makeup and unworn accessories in my closet.

5). I DO NOT STRESS OVER THIS OR WORRY ABOUT PERFECTION. The idea is to have fun. And I don’t expect to dress up every day, although it would be fun to try.

Outfits I will definitely wear: Mermaid. Marquise de Meurteil. Marie Antoinette. 1930s/40s Film Noir. The Rose from Alice in Wonderland. Cheshire Cat. Morticia Addams. Valmont (or Lumiere from Beauty and the Beast). The Firebird. Something From Harry Potter.

rachylou

I think I’ll rally and do Snow White tomorrow

Bijou

Such great themes. I will play with going for this in a light hopefully work appropriate way, so no gorilla costumes for me either. I think tomorrow I will be inspired by Cruella D'Ville.

Katerina

Wonderful ideas! Morticia Addams probably my choice too.

Cardiff girl

Sounds fascinating,l await photos with eager anticipation!

Anonymous

Well, of course, I'll pick Wonder Woman.

Runcarla

Okay, I'm in! Sounds like fun.

Ginger

This first week was actually pretty challenging for me! But I think I've figured out what I'm doing for the next few days. This will be fun! Are we sharing on this thread, will there be a weekly theme thread, or doing our own?

Stagiaire Fash

I hope ya’ll will post in the same thread, so the rest of us who want to see the show can just scroll along that one thread. Otherwise they’re scattered in with everything else.

Staysfit

How did I miss this?! I have been relatively absent from the forum lately because I’m so busy with work and life in general, but what a fun idea, especially since I work in school buildings! Yesterday one of the six year olds spent 30 minutes telling me all about his new transformer costume......LOL! We have a parade in each building and all the staff wear costumes, but this is so fun. I don’t have time to pull myself together today, but I think I will do this the days I’m working with the younger kids. Obviously, it will be subtle, since I still have to look somewhat professional. This time of year I do new evaluations. I wonder what the first impression of the doctor would be if I were in costumes? I saw a different 6 year old who boldly told me I wasn’t a doctor because I wasn’t wearing a suit. I think I will wear a power suit as my first costume! (Too bad I gave my lab coat to DD and she used it as her painting smock).

I may not stick with your themes, but I may use themes from the games the kids play as long as they are appropriate. (Not all the kids I work with are well supervised....).

I am starting a separate thread!

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