Getting Ready for Halloween: Planning Tips
With the school year underway and summer winding down, now is a smart time to start planning your Halloween look. You don’t need to rush out for candy yet, but it’s a good moment to begin brainstorming costume concepts.
Incorporating Local Flavor into Costumes
Classic scary outfits are always popular, but many people are looking for something with local flavor. Texans can easily add Lone Star touches to traditional costumes or go all-in on a purely Texas concept.
Decorating with a Texas Twist
If you’re decorating, consider giving skeletons and zombies a Texan makeover — cowboy hats and boots, a distressed Texas-flag shirt, or scenes of ghouls relaxing with beers and BBQ accessories. Small details can make decorations distinctly Texan.
Costume Ideas with a Texas Flair
For costume ideas, think about tried-and-true options with a Texas twist. A rodeo clown is playful and recognizable. A Texas Longhorn outfit would be eye-catching and uncommon. For a humorous take, a character like “Evil Dr Pepper” blends regional identity with a tongue-in-cheek villain persona.