Time to really put the gore back into #cottagecore (#cottagegore ?) with this Halloween costume! For Halloween this year, masks I’m sure will be all the rage whether we like it or not, thanks to COVID. I wanted to do a twist on mask wearing for this year’s extra low budget costume with spooky vintage vibes. It really is one of the easiest costumes to throw together and it’s also legit scary.
Now for the how-to: all you need is a piece of burlap and a vintage style midi dress and you’re on your way! For the dress, think pretty florals, linen or cotton for the best vintage vibes. These old photos of Halloweens gone by provide the most spook-tacular inspiration! Now grab your burlap (it should be square-shaped and enough length to adequately cover your head and shoulders) and just rip a couple of eyeholes and a mouth hole. *Please note: I do recommend wearing a face covering underneath, the burlap will not provide any kind of protection again COVID.* After lining up the eyeholes with your face, take a piece of string or a ribbon and tie the burlap around your neck (not too tight though!) and throw on a pair of vintage shoes — think low slung pumps or oxford lace ups. I think this costume cost about 15 bucks total which was mostly for the dress (from Poshmark), and the piece of burlap which cost less than a dollar to buy from a fabric store. If you already have a good dress and shoes for this costume, it could cost you as little as a dollar. Low budget with maximum scary impact — it’s the best of both worlds!
This past weekend, we did a little pumpkin picking at Bartel’s Farm in Northern Colorado. What a great way to kick off Fall and get some excellent u-pick pumpkins!
Brilliant idea! Creepy indeed
thanks so much!