climate-appropriate halloween costumes

The days of having to wear a turtleneck under your princess dress or woolly mittens with your ninja costume are over. There are better ways to dress for the weather on Halloween.

Suggestions:
• Tights are your friend. From robot costumes to fairy princess getups, tights add to the look and keep your legs warm. If you don't want them seen, wear leggings or long johns and hike them up to the length you need.

• Use waterproof makeup. Rain making the mascara streak down your face is only good if you're going as Alice Cooper. And bring an umbrella just in case. Choose one that kind of matches your outfit or overall theme--pink and girly for princesses, camouflage for soldiers, and animal prints for animal costumes.

• Carry a flashlight or wear light, reflective clothes. A dark costume plus a dark night could mean serious hazards, especially if you will be on the street.

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