{"id":5463,"date":"2013-10-05T13:26:52","date_gmt":"2013-10-05T17:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.123print.com\/?p=5463"},"modified":"2013-10-05T13:26:52","modified_gmt":"2013-10-05T17:26:52","slug":"dont-spook-your-co-workers-work-appropriate-halloween-costumes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.123print.com\/blog\/dont-spook-your-co-workers-work-appropriate-halloween-costumes\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Spook Your Co-Workers: Work-Appropriate Halloween Costumes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Some people love Halloween, and I\u2019m one of them! I get especially excited when Halloween falls on a workday, like this year, because then I can dress up at work!<\/p>\n

According to the National Retail Foundation (NRF),\u00a0I\u2019m not alone in my love of the spooky holiday. Based on the NRF\u2019s Halloween Spending Survey<\/a>, 43.6% of people \u201cplan to dress up and will spend a total of $2.6 billion on traditional and awe-inspiring costumes.\u201d The survey estimates that a total of almost 158 million consumers will actively celebrate Halloween this year. That\u2019s down from last year\u2019s high of 170 million people, but it\u2019s nothing that should scare retailers. The average participant is expected to spend $75.03 on d\u00e9cor, costumes, candy and fun, also down from last year, but by less than $5.<\/p>\n

So if you\u2019re one of the 43.6%, and your work allows costumes, what should you wear? Following are some work-appropriate Halloween costume do\u2019s and don\u2019ts to help guide you.<\/p>\n

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Halloween Work-Costume Do\u2019s<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Take Your Lead from the TV<\/strong> \u2014 Orange is the New Black<\/em> and Duck Dynasty<\/em> are popular shows, and the look for both isn\u2019t that complicated. Some orange coveralls or some camouflage and you\u2019re more than halfway there. Just be sure to checkout the don\u2019ts below so you\u2019re choosing a look that\u2019s work-appropriate.<\/p>\n

Go Sporty<\/strong> \u2014 From NASCAR to the NFL, choose your favorite professional athlete and proudly wear the uniform. You can go simple, just wearing your favorite player’s jersey, or you can take it all the way, donning the entire uniform. But a word of advice, save the cheerleader look for after work.<\/p>\n

Show Your Special Powers<\/strong> \u2014 Superheroes are always a good go-to costume as long as the outfit isn\u2019t too revealing. Why not be creative and come up with your own superhero for work? For example, if you\u2019re the company accountant, you could show up on Halloween as \u201cCalculator Man\u201d able to add multiple columns in a single spreadsheet!<\/p>\n

Halloween Work-Costume Don\u2019ts<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid Politics and Religion<\/strong> \u2014 Some may never consider the pregnant nun costume appropriate, but work is definitely not the place to wear that costume. Leaving your political and religious views outside the office is a good idea every day of the year.<\/p>\n

Keep It PG<\/strong> \u2014 Almost any costume can be turned into an inappropriate look when it\u2019s too tight, too short, too low-cut, and just plain too revealing. If you couldn\u2019t wear a regular shirt, pair of pants or skirt in that style on other days of the year, don\u2019t think you can get by with it on October 31st.<\/p>\n

Be Prepared to Make a Quick Switch<\/strong> \u2014 Because you\u2019ll be at work, it\u2019s possible that something could come up that would require you to change into regular work clothes. A client could drop in. The bank might call and request that you stop by. Whatever the cause, if you\u2019ve died your hair pink or painted your entire face with hard-to-wash-off face make up, you may not be able to take the meeting.<\/p>\n

Hopefully these Halloween costume tips will help you celebrate at work in a way that improves morale and doesn\u2019t scare your boss or co-workers.<\/p>\n

What are you wearing to work on Thursday the 31st? Or do you have any Halloween costume do\u2019s and don\u2019ts you\u2019d like to share? Leave us a comment below, tweet<\/a> us your tips or post a picture of your work-appropriate costume on the 123Print Facebook<\/a> wall.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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