How to pull off 4 Charlotte Halloween costumes
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Dan Clodfelter Halloween Costume
Donald Trump. Caitlyn Jenner. Sexy Pizza Rat. The Halloween costumes of 2015 are all pretty predictable. So instead of being one of twelve Left Sharks at the bar this year, why not do an original Charlotte costume? Here’s a few you can try:
(1) Firebird Sculpture
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The Firebird at the Bechtler was my first Charlotte attraction and I immediately loved this sparkly bird wearing bell-bottoms. But then I found out this week that the Firebird isn’t wearing bell-bottoms; he’s sitting on an arch. Please tell me I’m not the only one who never realized this.
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Things you need:
- Glitter spray paint
- Clothes you don’t care about
- Glitter construction paper
- Tape
- Scissors
- 5 hair ties OR headband
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- Toilet paper roll
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- Sharpie
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Alternative costume: Queen Charlotte
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Simply dress in green colonial garb and stand like you’re getting punched in the gut all night.
(2) Dan Clodfelter
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Even though he lost in the Democratic run-off, Dan still has one of the best staches in Charlotte. Also, did you know he went to Oxford AND Yale Law? Dan is more than just a pretty stache.
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Things you need:
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- Fake mustache and eyebrows
- Suit and tie
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- Nude pantyhose with the legs cut off
Alternative: Edwin Peacock
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This costume requires a trip to J.Crew Factory (or regular J. Crew if you’re rich). Buy as much pastel as possible and then complete your look with loafers—no socks. This is important. DO NOT wear socks.
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(3) Duck Donuts
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Charlotte’s newest sugar kingdom may be my favorite costume in the bunch. It’s also convenient (and kind of embarrassing) that I already owned everything needed for this costume.
Things you need:
- Inflatable donut tube
- Chicken costume
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- White tank top
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Alternative costume: The Hot Taco mascot. Just kidding!!!! Don’t do that.
(4) Ted Williams
I predict this will be the hottest costume of the season. Bonus: Find some Axios Charlotte stickers and hand them out to trick-or-treaters instead of candy.
Things you need:
- Preppy gingham button-down
- Khakis
- Axios Charlotte trucker hat
- Fratty New Balance sneakers
- MacBook Air
Alternative: Katie Levans
If you’re not into trucker hats you can portray another Axios Charlotte-er, Katie Levans. Tease your hair to make it as big as possible, buy an adorable puppy and spend the night taking selfies in a full-length mirror.
(Photo credit: Bechtler Museum of Modern Art Facebook page, Charlotte Douglas International Airport Facebook page)