That time of year!

If your workplace is easy going and likes to have fun around halloween then you probably had to think about whether or not to wear a costume to work.
A costume does not fall under office dress code so does that mean free for all? I would say no, if you chose to wear one today then lets hope you kept these key points in mind

First off keep it suitable - most costumes for women have been adapted to make it more sexy. So the first thing to consider as a lady is how to cover up the sexy or how to come up with a costume that is not sexy. For you men out there, I would say anything like a loin cloth or a toga would be out of the realm of appropriate. Halloween or not when you're at work you should still remain professional.

Second, you'll want to be comfortable, costumes at work in my opinion are supposed to be fun, it's not a fashion show. So those six inch heels or that tight fitting costume might not be the best thing for a full day of 9 to 5. Everyone should probably keep in mind as well that costume makeup may wear away through the day, packing it up to re-touch would be an option that could help with that problem. The makeup should be comfortable enough to wear for the amount of time you will be at work.

And third, keep in mind that accessories are great as long as they do not interupt the your ability to do your work. A prop sword can be placed awy from you once you sit down and get to business, but anything that needs to be attached to your costume may be a deterrent.

Overall remember that if your workplace allows a break from the norm that you should still keep in mind that there are appropriate costumes to wear and not so appropriate costumes.
Did you dress up for Halloween? What was your costume? What was the best costume you saw at work today?


Here's one office that has a great time for Halloween! http://en.bloguru.com/ken/105895/halloween-costume