If you’re based in the U.S., then you know Halloween falls on a Saturday. What a dream! However, with COVID-19 haunting us, this spooky season is completely different this time around. Ideally, many people will decide to stay home on Oct. 31, but hopefully, those who do go out wear masks and practice social distancing. Many Halloween costumes already require masks, but what about those who don’t want to be Freddy Kruger or Jason? Oni Higgins spoke with Julie Mudrick, the founder of Bus Stop Costume, and received some great tips on mask-friendly costumes.
Custom mask-friendly Halloween costumes
Bus Stop Costume started in October 2013 when Mudrick began picking up her kids after school with a costume on. Since then, her children have joined in on this tradition, and they are now in their eighth year. For this year’s Halloween, Mudrick has come up with creative ways of incorporating masks into every costume. For the celebrators who want to be an animal this year, you’ll want to skip the face paint. Instead of drawing the whiskers on your face, Mudrick suggests you draw the features on a plain mask instead. And for the superheroes, soldiers, mermaids and others, you can customize a plain mask that resembles the material/patterns of your outfit.
As always, safety first
Many Halloween costumes already require masks, but you should wear a surgical mask under it. For example, if you decide to be a stormtrooper or Pennywise this year, wear a surgical mask under your costume for an extra layer of protection. Safety first, folks!
Last-Minute costumes
Still confused about what to dress up as? Before spending money on a costume, Mudrick suggests you start looking in your closet. There are ways to finesse a quick costume by using the clothes you already have. Here are some easy, last-minute costumes!
For more DIY costumes, check out this interview with a Marvel costume designer.
