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 Rachael Severino is an incoming 9th grade school student at Sachem North High School in the Sachem School District. Though still quite young, this aspiring writer has a knack for the written word. She has penned several short stories and poems, and is working on her first novel. |
| As autumn’s chill sweeps in, the anticipation for Halloween and its costume styles grows. From goblins and superheros to princesses and witches, many past favorites have returned. There are new favorites to be found each year–and 2015 is no different. Star Wars has taken the season by storm. For the new Star Wars movie release, costume makers made sure these characters are readily available. Should you be a Star Wars fan, you can dress your entire family with a variety of characters from this Sci-Fi favorite. Baby and toddler costumes are as cute as ever. From non-threatening sharks to little witches, your baby will look adorable whatever you choose. For children ages 5-9, there is a wide variety from which to choose. For your daughters, there are witches, from the darker to lighter side. Some have lights sewn into the tutu so your little witch can light up even the darkest holiday. Princess costumes have become quite elaborate for those seeking elegance. Should they want to be a Disney princess or an original one, the stores will have it. Boys this age might opt for not-so-scary grim reapers, a character from a favorite series, or a monster. Character costumes are becoming more popular, providing a chance to dress up as someone they look up to. For teens, costumes tend to be cheesy, elaborate, or sexy. Boy costumes are either pun based or fear inducing. For puns, they’ll come up with cheesy puns and create a costume based around it. Scary options include grim reapers, devils, demons, and monsters. For teen girls, there are more pun costumes, styles to impress, and an array of scary selections. Pun styles are similar to those the boys are wearing. You’ll find more mature versions of childhood characters, as well as scary costumes that include lots of blood, gore, and torn tulle in the ensemble. Adult costumes have great variety. Looking for a god or goddess costume or bloody vampire? The adult section will have it. Whether you plan to attend a party or trick-or-treat with your kids, you can find great choices from Cinderella’s fairy godmother to Batman’s the Joker. Couples costumes are still a favorite. You could dress as mustard and ketchup, a king and queen, or other characters that go hand in hand. Don’t forget Fido. There are old favorites like ladybugs, ballerinas, hot dogs, and a prison uniform. Each year this category grows, so options for your pet are limited only by your imagination. Try pet shops or party stores for the biggest selection. Of course, online shopping allows you to laugh as you look at sillier options from the privacy of your home. Halloween is a night where you can be anything you want. Wear a cool costume that you love and have a great night. |
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