Me too - we do mostly Fantasy / Science Fiction costumes, and we have
several racks of them in the attic, etc. However, probably 98% of
them require knowledge of the source, or at least an appreciation of
SF, to "get" what they are. So what do I wear to work for
Halloween? A 20-year old pirate coat, with suitable shirt and
breeches. People at least "get" pirates.....
There were only about 20 who dressed up, most were "closet
scrounging" costumes. My fave though was a co-worker, who's a bit of
a Goth anyway, who did a pretty good version of Abby from N.C.I.S.
(the TV show).
Sandy
At 08:09 PM 10/31/2007, you wrote:
Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:15:10 -0400
From: "Audrey Bergeron-Morin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [h-cost] Halloween and the perception of costume
I know I'm not the only one...
I wanted to go to work all dressed up. I looked at my medieval
clothing and I just couldn't bring myself to wear this to work. For
one thing, it would be like cheating. And it wouldn't really be
something unusual to wear, from my perspective, even if people at work
have never seen me wearing it. And it would be kind of boring. And,
also, well... they're not really costumes, are they?
So, with a closet full of beautiful costumes, I had to go out of my
way to scrounge together a fantasy gypsy outfit... and it's very nice
too!
"Those Who Fail To Learn History
Are Doomed to Repeat It;
Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly --
Why They Are Simply Doomed.
Achemdro'hm
"The Illusion of Historical Fact"
-- C.Y. 4971
Andromeda
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