HALLOWEEN!! and that means pumpkin spice, spooky decoration, scary movies and trick or treating. Some of my greatest memories are from Halloween (see pics below)

pumpkin sculptures in Tarrytown, upstate New York, circa 2007
And for us SS kinda gals it means another thing to: the hunt for a modest Halloween suit.
Our reader, Becky, said:
I love your blog. I’ve been so frustrated lately trying to find a cute Halloween costume that is modest. Why must all costumes be more appropriate for the bedroom than trick-or-treating with your small children? What are your favorite modest but still cute dress-up options for costume parties?
We might have to ask our readers to help with this one!! What do you all think? I think the best thing to do is find a modest dress or top and bottoms and then go OVER the top with accessories.
I tend to always be men. I have been: Charlie Chaplin, Professor Plum and I am being a certain man this HDay as well. (Will not reveal now…….mwahahaha) {I’ve also been a dead camper and a homeless bum in college. not. cute.}

me as a gypsy, circa 2008
But as women we want to feel pretty at Halloween without feeling uncomfortable and most costumes out there are not. appropriate.

my mother and me next to the Headless Horseman Bridge circa 2007
I think taking a classic costume, like a witch, nerd, period costume, anything (easily made dead with white makeup and red lipstick), diva, hippie, grecian goddess, native american or something, and making it interesting with different accessories and a cute dress would be a good idea. PLAY UP ON THE MAKEUP!
Of course, LEGGINGS and SHRUGS may be required!!
Here are some of my finds. Readers what do you think?
Ciao Ciao and Happy Shopping!

tights, moccasins, blue pumps, wig, cheetah dress, eye lashes

southwest dress, black outfit, glasses, shoes, floral dress (shrug required, obviously)

shirt dress, mustache kit, hand bling, feathered mask, sequin dress

witch hat, skeleton necklace, plus size dark dress, love top, heart sunnies, seashell hair wear
venetian mask, ghost costume, striped dress, fur coat, black bow