Cold Weather Costumes

With snow already starting to fall here in parts of Northern Maine, I thought it might be a good idea to share with you a few cold weather Halloween costume ideas. After all, nothing puts more of a damper on the festivities than having to wear a parka over your awesome pirate costume. Well... I suppose certain other things could put more of a damper on the celebration. For example, your obese great-uncle, Walter, showing up in his speedo-clad Michael Phelps costume might prove slightly awkward for everyone. (Especially if he forgets to shave his back hair...) But certainly, I think it is safe to say that cold weather is one of the things that can put a damper on your holiday. And so below you will find a few suggestions for costumes that will keep you fashionable and warm during a chilly All Hallow's Eve.

• Using a little cotton batting (the filling used to make quilts puffy), you can create a wonderful snowman costume. Simply wrap your thighs, torso, and head with the stuff to make three snowman-like balls. Then, with a couple of branches affixed to your arms and a strategically placed carrot, you'll be ready to trudge through even the deepest of snow.
  
  
• Depending upon the color, a faux-fur coat (Which was apparently fashionable at one time?) can make an excellent yeti, gorilla, or muppet costume.
  
  
• By substituting fleece for the more traditional satin or silk, any man can go to the Halloween party as a cold weather Hugh Hefner.
  
  
• As humans lose most of their body heat through their heads, wearing a costume that involves a thick wig, hat, or head piece should keep you sufficiently warm. So ladies, feel free to break out that Cher wig, Princess Leia earmuffs, or Lady Gaga meat helmet.
  
  
• And if all else fails, put on your Borat thong and stay home. Because let's be honest here – if you have a Borat thong, you probably weren't invited to any parties anyway.

So now that you know the basics of cold-weather costume design, feel free to leave the parka behind and strike out on a fun evening of trick-or-treating, confident that no chilly autumn breeze will be sending a shiver up your spine.