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I was musing on Halloween, and for some reason Heidi Klum and her stunning Jessica Rabbit outfit sprang to mind. (if you haven’t seen it, it’s worth a Google)
So, if you had an invite to that party, unrestricted access to Hollywood-grade makeup, prosthetics and costume, who would you go as? Why?
Good Queen Bess? Fancy being laced into 40 pounds of brocade and silks, with a nice prosthetic cleavage to look down at? Hope the venue has aircon.
7of9? Before, after or Picard?
Catwoman? If so, which one?
Rizzo from Grease? Or is Sandie more your line?
Xena?
Or maybe I’m making too many assumptions, and some of you may like to go as Wolverine?
Who or what would you go as? Why?
Me? It’s got to be period costume, just for the sheer complexity of it. I fancy that black and white outfit Audrey Hepburn wore in My Fair Lady. Why? I want that hat!
Connie
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To be honest it would have to be a 50s style dress complete with petticoats and flare. My favorite style of dress is from that era. Not that it will ever happen but a girl can dream.
Love 50’s style! Nice.
Connie
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All I want is a room somewhere, far away from the cold night air……..
I’d sing anything you want if I was wearing that!
Connie
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Might take you up on that sometime. What about getting to know you? Take it like myself you’re fond of singing love
Sorry, I can’t carry a tune in a bucket, but I do appreciate a good lyric when I hear it.
Connie
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Cool! I love that song. Those harmonies send a shiver down my spine.
Connie
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Can’t make up my mind; either Sophie from “Magic in the Moonlight”, or Bonnie Parker from “Bonny and Clyde”.
Lulu
Hi Sarajayne,
The way the question was worded, you have no limits, other than your imagination; you can go back to roles played by Clara Bow or Mary Pickford, if you wanted. I could also have selected Kathy Selden from “Singin’ in the Rain”, or (more age appropriate) Muzzy from “Thoroughly Modern Millie”; in my heart, I am a Jazz Baby.
Hugs,
LuluI’m a fan of a few late ’20s and early ’30s stars, and of Judy Garland; but my favorite song of hers was “You Made Me Love You”. Dorothy’s Oz costume would be nice for Halloween.
Hugs,
Lulu
30’s? That’s cool.
Connie
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I lived through part of that era, and I can relate to it. And I suspect Bonnie of being a cousin. And I do have the “hardware”.
Lulu
Connie, again with Wolverine!?
My heart is fluttering! And NOT good with my strong morning coffee!
No, I won’t be dressing as Wolverine, but if he shows up I’ll certainly have some treats for him, especially with the way I’ll be dressed!
“Good heavens, Elvira! You look smashing! Care to join me for a night-out of exhilarating mayhem?”
“Let me get my boa! Her name is Abigail.”
Oooo, I just love a fluttering heart!
A girl can dream…
💋 Barb
P.S. I adore Audrey Hepburn too!
Sorry! I did use Wolverine a few weeks back as an example of a stereotypical ultra male. Whatever floats your boat. Or bat, in your case……
Connie
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Wow, a hollywood make over might just tempt me to the party. I might need a personality make over also, so I could try to be Fennella Fielding (if you know her at all it’ll be the “carry on” films), or Joan Greenwood who played the delightful Sibella in ‘Kind Hearts and Coronets’.
If they’re taken, I’ll happily be Kathleen Turner for the night.
They all have (well, had in the case of the first two) wonderfully rich and deeper voices, which I’d love to try to imitate ‘in role’
Marti xxx
Fenella Fielding? Yes! Carry On Screaming, wasn’t it? With the husky voice? Nice choice.
Connie
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yes, Connie,
it’s the voice that’s the deal maker 😉
Marti xxx
Marti….
Fenella was a doll….when she says to Harry H Corbett in carry on screaming…….” do you mind if I smoke “…. hilarious x
I am thinking Bride of Dracula for this year.
Sexy, naughty, revealing costumes, and mystical control/power to seduce men! 🙂
Seems to be a strong female vampire vibe going on here! Kate Beckinsale, anyone?
Connie
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Connie.
I’m hooked on period costume…I love all those layers, corsets, wonderful hairstyles, flowing gowns and outrageous hats…( only problem I can see, is they need plenty of notice to pee )
I’m currently loving a costume drama on TV called ” Miss Scarlet and the Duke”…….loving her outfits…..and what a wonderful name she has!!!
…so I’d love to go as her.
Miss Scarlett xx
Ooh, sounds good. I too have a fascination for those period dresses – all that STUFF. And you’d need willing help to get into it all.
Connie
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Connie….maybe the costume hire shop supplies a ” strap me in ” team!!!!
Yes! A dedicated tight-lacing team, then over to the petticoat department.
I’d pay good money for that.
Connie
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Would love the full look of a Lady in waiting in the court of King Louie XIV wearing a full updo wig with jewels gloves petticoat and gown and of course a tight corset pushing up the cleavage.
Oh yes. Imagine sailing sedately around the room, skirts rustling, corsets creaking….
Connie
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A couple of years ago, we had a Halloween day at work. Besides all the candy and pumpkin pie, there was also come in costume day.
I bought a couple of Halloween dresses but chose a 50’s style to wear. The hardest part was the makeup. I went half full makeup and half a scarred face. With some layers of liquid latex, fake blood, and black and white face paint it did the trick.
Would certainly recommend, where you can give it a go!
Hugs,
Samantha x x
Last year a Halloween costume shop had a bad year because of Covid. Their normal post Halloween sale turned into a bankruptcy sale. Sad for them but there were wonderful deals. I scooped up several costumes and accessories. Naughty Nurse, Sexy Cheerleader, Vampire Cheerleader, Southern Bell, Skater Girl (I wear the dress frequently as a nice summer dress), Queen of Diamonds, 50’s Pink Poodle skirt, Cleopatra (that one was a disaster when I tried it on at home, parts too large, parts to small and all shoddy material and seams. Went in the bin.) Now I have lots of choices.
Several years ago I DJ’d a wedding on Halloween. The guests were all required to come in their best costumes. The brides mother was head of the makeup department for the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Mn. Her father was head of the costume department. The wedding party was incredible. The bride was Cinderella at the ball and of course the groom was Prince Charming. Both sets of parents were Kings and Queens. The best man was a 7ft tall Frankenstein, the maid of honor was Dorthy with Toto, and the others in the party were a variety of fun costumes. This was the first year I dressed as The Phantom of the Opera, what else should a DJ be. Hehe. The guests did quite well also, Naughty Nun with Lecherous Bishop, Bonnie and Clyde, Betty Boop, Wolfman, Vampirella and on and on. Wow, what a party!😈😵🎶
❤
Beth
Reminds me of what was the best adult Halloween party I ever went to. Of all places in was at a Dominican nunnery. There were some really good costumes. I was studying for an M DIV at a Dominican University at the time and was invited as the token Protestant. Before the great unmasking we were all wondering who one person was (sort of like the Masked Singer). He had a really scary costume. We were all floored when it turned out to be the Reverend Father president of the university . Those Dominicans know how to PARTY! And there wasn’t a rack or burning steak in site.
Was thinking of going as Storm from xmen always love her outfit and the white black streak hair.
Next year be female giggles guess can go in male drab. then hehe.
Donna
Hi ladies,
After a slow start in these ‘ere parts Halloween has caught on quite a bit here in Oz. I live in a retirement village, so I cant show any signs of Caty or the gossip mill would shred its bearings.So no Halloween for me. A non accepting SO does not help either…
As for the costume,, well as mentioned here in the past and also in my public photos eg.
https://www.crossdresserheaven.com/photo/scarlett-ocaty/
https://www.crossdresserheaven.com/photo/lady-catherine-of-alphington/as a long time devotee of period fashion I could do Halloween as either “Scarlett O Caty” or
“Ladt Catherine of Alphington”. Alphington being the Melbourne suburb where the makeover to turn me into “Lady C” took place.And yes the make up(obviously) was professionally done and back then I also loved the feeling of being “tightly corseted”. Not so much these days..
So I guess I “qualify” but very much in “absentia”.
Caty.
I would love to go out as a Flapper girl with a tall sexy man in a Zoot suit dancing all night to Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
I have to agree on the flapper girl, I have quite fallen in love with the clothes that “Miss Fisher” wears in the series “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries”. All the beaded dresses to die for. And the one that she is wearing at the start of the “Christmas in July” episode the long gray coat with the fur trim and the matching hat. I dream of that being me!
But then I have no place to go, so it is just that a dream.
Hugs,
Leslie
I’ve got a couple of choices, as long as we are going full Hollywood makeover:
1). Floor Jansen from Nightwish or Xena, Warrior Princess. I could force myself to wear some of that leather.
Or
2). One of Talouse LA Trecs dance hall girls. Those French Fishnets would catch any man.
Paula..
” I could force myself to wear some of that leather”…😂😂. xx
Without a doubt, Lara Croft. I would get to pack heat (side arms that is), short shorts, and look like an adventurer, that would be cool.
Wonder Woman would be next, either Lynda Carter’s or Gal Gadot’s version, both are spot on and look fantastic.
My last choice would be a top female ceo in a snazzy yet professional looking skirt/suit ensemble.
OOh! Linda, please! That waist……….
Connie
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Oh for the waist could always wear a corset underneath. The one Lara croft liked was the ending of the first one. all dressed up in the gown then end takes her pistols and aims them.
Hi Connie as so many choices to be pretty but my choice to be if could go out would be Cher as Half breed the indian queen such a pretty lady and that head dress was stunning ..
Stephanie Bass
I had to Google that – wow! One sexy lady.
Connie
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I loved Missy! A sort of twisted Mary Poppins……..
Connie
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That sounds lovely!
Hi Connie,
I’m a huge fan of 7 of 9 (before Picard) and I would love to dress as her! I’m a tall girl with a slim figure, but I’m a natural brunette so I would need a blonde wig. Hee-hee. I plan on dressing up as a Devil Girl, or a Cat. I love both those costumes. Have a Happy Halloween!
Rev
Good luck with that catsuit!
Connie
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I would go as a better version of who I want to be anyway, Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman. She is such a strong female role model, a pure, good character, not to mention gorgeous. I actually got a WW84 dress costume, which I’m testing my sewing skills trying to modify it a bit.
So, definitely Wonder Woman. Although, @wendyswift, the Lara Croft idea is very, very appealing as well. But, I certainly don’t have the flat tummy for an open mid section costume.
Happy Halloween!
Birel
Well, I’m finely going to realize my dirndl dream…sort of. I learned just a day or two ago a local microbrewery is throwing a Halloween party, and attendees who dress in a beer-related costume get a free pint. Wear a tight busty dress AND free beer? YES, PLEASE!
I rummaged through my wardrobe and found an white embroidered peasant blouse with puffy and gathered sleeves, and a sleeveless pink midi dress with eyeletted embroidery. The dress has a V-neck unfortunately. I’d rather it be open up in front to expose the blouse more, but needs must. Though I can turn the collar into more of a sweetheart shape by tying ribbons around the fronts of the shoulder straps.
The one remaining detail is the apron. If I can’t convince my oh so tolerant wife to sew something up for me, perhaps I can pick something up at a kitchen supply store and tack some polyester lace to it. I just need to remember to tie the apron with a bow on the right side. This lucky beer wench is spoken for.
I have to admit, I’m giddy at the prospect!
That sounds interesting! And the dress does too.
Connie
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Currently, my plan is to dress up as the icy DC Villain Killer Frost. This won’t be based on any particular version, just my own visual take on the character.
But if I did have access to Hollywood prosthetics, costume materials, and makeup, I’d go as Toa Gali from Bionicle year one (whom I happen to have as the background on my page). I’ve been a Bionicle fan since it first came out in 2001, and Gali is a strong warroir who can be just as merciful or as powerful as the sea.
Another one I would do is Aloy from Horizon: Zero Dawn. She’s such an independent character who never lost sight of her goal and ended up saving her world in the process.
I’m afraid I had to Google all of that! (old!)
Have fun whatever you choose.
Connie
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I would narrow it down to either Tippi Hedron as she appeared in Hitchcock’s “The Birds” because of her very smart dress she wore, and I imagine pretty foundations underneath her dress, or as Velma from Scooby Doo. Call me crazy, but I’d dress as either character.
Kay👩🏻🦳💋
Hmmm – 60’s chic. Nice. I’m with you on the shapewear too.
Connie
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For reasons I will spare you from I decided to dress up as Harley Quin and enter that as a submission to a contest we have at work.
Did also post pics here at CDH/kt
If you can rock those hot pants, you go, girl!
Connie
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I did get a chance to go to a Halloween party this year, and it is on this coming Sat night. After a great deal of thought I decided on Cleopatra, she embodies legendary beauty and sex appeal which has endured through the ages.
Who knows if she really looked like that, and how she is portrayed in modern times, but that doesn’t matter so much I think.
If only I had access to pro grade makeup skills! I am trying for a look similar to the one Liz Taylor had in the film, and have done a trial run and it’s not too bad, so hopefully I can pull it off Sat night!
The event is GNO, and at a large hotel and I’ve booked a room, so I will be able to get changed after dinner and do my makeup then go down to the party.
Amy
Good luck! Knock ’em dead.
Connie
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I like “I used to be Snow White, but I drifted”
Connie
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“When I’m good, I’m very good. But when I’m bad I’m better.”
Fantastic idea, Bobbisue; but the young crowd, who doesn’t know Mae, would probably mistake you for Dolly Parton.
Hugs,
Lululol, beat me to it Connie, She was some woman!
Marti xxx
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