The Halloween District

All Hallow's Eve is a favorite holiday in Washington, D.C. Any excuse to further mock politicians, right? And with all of the Halloween parties going on in the DC metro area and as such, I thought I'd give a little tutorial on how to do it right and be original. 1.) It's a cold night, and my costume does not exactly cover my extremities: Many women's costumes (and some men for that matter) tend to be made of thin, non-natural fibers and tend to show a lot of skin. So to keep warm while crawling along Nightmare on M Street, and showing off your sexy superwoman, try a pair of thick nude tights to keep your legs warm. And if your costume warrants one, try buying an actual capelet.

KORS by Michael Kors

(Black wool, belted and button capelet)

2.) How to be original - in an election year, especially in DC, who can stay away from the presidential race. And in true fashion, you are sure to see a fair share of Sarah Palins and Barack Obamas. So knowing you may have a few look-a-likes out there, aim for a variation of the character. Try a POW McCain or pagent queen Palin. Taking it one step further, instead of the candidates themselves, go for a Cindy McCain with super-arched eyebrows or a "Jackie Obama."

3.) Steer clear of the cheap costume look. The costume in a bag is a great idea, but they tend not be the highest quality. So be open to adding something from your wardrobe to make the costume look slightly more high-end. Instead of using their pleather belt, use one of your wide patent leather belts. Also, try buying a wig from an actual wig store. You can find affordable, yet higher quality wigs from a place that specializes in them. For make-up, visit a costume store that sells theater make-up rather than the kits sold at Party Mart.

Now you are all set to stay stylish on your Halloween night out in the District.

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