Dress || Heels || Earrings || Eye Mask
A major perk of your apartment building being an old hotel… It’s pretty easy to get grab those long hallway shots and is perfect for a little Halloween post. The last day in October is definitely going to feel a little more authentic in NYC with the feeling of Fall in the air. Here’s the secret though, I actually really don’t like wearing a ‘costume.’ I don’t like wearing pounds of makeup, I don’t like spending money on a one-time use costume, and I don’t take it as an opportunity to dress more racy. At the same time, I fully understand that it’s kind of required and I try to participate in the most low-key way possible.
Last year, I dressed up as Rosie the Riveter and it could not have been easier. All you needed was a chambray button-down, jeans, and your favorite shade of red lipstick. The only purchase I needed to make was a red headband, costing me a whopping $6.
This year, I’m wanting to stay with that low-cost, low maintenance swing, but try to give you a few more options. I’m thinking at least three costume ideas should do the trick. I’d also like to note that comfort will always be a big name in my costume game.
Today’s costume recipe is 1 white shirt dress, 1 pair of tasseled earrings, 1 sleepy eye mask and your favorite pair of classic shoes. For my Audrey Hepburn fans, this outfit needs no introduction. Everyone else, definitely be sure to watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s at least once if you decide to rock it. Apart from Holly Golightly’s signature little black dress, this may be her most recognizable outfit and definitely one of the most defining.
The best part of this ensemble is that I’m willing to bet you have everything (minus the eye mask) already in your closet. It’s all made up of pretty standard, staple pieces. The biggest investment I had to make was just the eye mask and at under $30 it’s hardly going to break the bank. In fact, now that it’s mine, I’ll be wearing it like there’s no tomorrow. Yes, that means being that person on the airplane. After all, a girl’s got to get her beauty rest!
Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Holly Golightly’s sense of style has no shortage of costume ideas. I’m thinking classic movies, in general, isn’t a bad place to pull inspiration from. What do you think?
Love from NYC,
Katie
