What's an appropriate costume for an office Halloween party? Or what do you do if there is a party right after work? Well the thing to remember is that you don't want to go too far out there. While suggestive costumes might be fine for the bedroom; they'll never be acceptable in the boardroom. And with the proliferation of camera-phones, you can easily find your picture blasted all over the internet, so it's better to be more conservative and keep your job.
Remember, too, that the outfit you choose should always be not only politically correct but sensitive to your co-workers and fellow citizens alike. So stay away from costumes such as a homeless person or an illegal alien (masks of which were recently pulled off of shelves).
Here are some ideas that will work well for office/work costume attire or for a quick change for a post-work party.
One of the best "office" attire costumes I ever saw was worn by Denzel Washington's lawyer character in the movie "Philadelphia." He wore a business suit with a lot of legal documents attached to it and went as a "law suit." Clever!
There are some very witty t-shirts available. I saw one once that said "This is my costume."
You also could easily wear a tropical print dress or shirt and when it's time for the party, add a lei and a beachcomber hat.
Western attire (denim and a plaid shirt) would work fine for the office. Then you just need to add a cowboy hat and boots and you're all set.
A pirate or fortune teller outfit is also easily attained with a flowing blouse and a peasant skirt which is perfectly appropriate for an office. Then just add a ton of beads, bracelets and a head wrap. The guys can wear an eye patch for a pirate and change into what was a great funny bit on a popular "Seinfeld" episode – a puffy shirt.
A team jersey can easily be worn over a pair of slacks. Wear a team hat, smear on team makeup colors and you can go as the ultimate fan.
Add an apron and pearls to a shirtwaist dress or a skirt and blouse and carry a rolling pin and you're Martha Stewart, Julia Child or Betty Crocker! For that matter, a man or woman could add a chef's jacket and hat and go as a chef.
Add a tool belt to a t-shirt and jeans and you are all set as a carpenter, handyman or plumber (butt-crack is NOT acceptablel).
Dig through your t-shirt collection and find one from a favorite amusement park or area attraction. You can wear this with your office pants or with a pair of plaid or khaki shorts (if they're acceptable attire in your office), sunglasses, sandals, a fanny pack, and a baseball cap. Hang a camera around your neck and stuff an amusement park brochure or an old airplane boarding pass into your pocket and go as a tourist.
Jeans, a white t-shirt and a denim or leather jacket is perfect for a '50s biker look. If you want, you can put on some temporary tattoos. While women can easily wear a full or pencil skirt and a sweater set with pearls for another version of a '50s character.
A lab coat and stethoscope will make anyone a doctor. Or wear a red-paint splattered (or fake blood available at any costume store or by mixing red food dye and light corn syrup) to a lab coat or long, white apron and carry a plastic knife. With that outfit you're either a butcher or with a mask, a psycho killer. Of course, these would be completely unacceptable if you're in the healthcare, law enforcement or life insurance field!
Add a pocket protector to a white dress shirt and tape up the center of an old pair of glasses and you're a nerd - computer or otherwise.
Dress all in black for work and then add a witch's hat and a wide belt for a not overtly sexy witch.
Remember, it's fun to step out of your own skin and take on a character. Just make sure that it's a character's costume you can defend when it comes time for your next job review.
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