Iam acquiring costume paraphernalia for Halloween parties that haven’t even been conceived yet.

If there is a costume contest, I will be there with bells (and wigs and masks and tutus) on.

I have been known to carry a cape and wizard hat in my car just in case of a sartorial emergency. And it has come in handy, thank you very much.

There is an artistry to a good costume. The combination of whimsy and vulnerability necessary for a grown adult to commit to a public game of dress up with an outfit inevitably revealing a glimpse into their spirit is endlessly charming.

Be brave this Halloween. Put down the “this is my costume” T-shirt. You’re better than that. Let me help!

1. Nostalgia factor

There is nothing like dressing up to make you feel like a kid again. If you’re drawing a blank o

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