My dad is the owner of one red flannel clothing, so when I became in highschool, he began a tradition of using it on Halloween yearly. Maybe you are asking why he wears similar outfit every Halloween, but you’d be asking the incorrect question. What you need to be asking is how one purple flannel clothing can supply the base for at the least seven different costumes. If you’re from some ideas, on a tight budget, or in a pinch, with only a few extra props (nearly all of which you can probably rustle up from around the home) and some inspiration from my dad you’ll switch just one bit of clothing into a multitude of macho Halloween ensembles.
1. Lumberjack
The lumberjack is a very common installation of numerous wooded locales, and it also creates a good costume. In my house state of Minnesota, our determination always originated in the fantastic legend (or perhaps is it reality?) of Paul Bunyan and his great blue ox. Grow yourself a beard and grab some tough shoes, a couple of jeans, a good wool stocking cap, and undoubtedly, an axe. The axe doubles as defense against all of the ghosts, ghouls, and undoubtedly zombies being on trips on All Hallows’ Eve. If you can get a hold of a great blue ox, that’s icing on the cake.
2. Lobster Fisherman
Lobster fishermen don’t always put on red flannel, however when they do, they use it well. Believe plastic whenever thinking of this costume. Boots, hip waders, gloves…even the lobster may be of the rubberized variety. Unless you’re going to a potluck, in which particular case the lobster could possibly be the meal you bring. Throw a bucket cap on your noggin, and you’ll be perfectly set-to fool your pals into thinking you’ve appeared towards the celebration via a boat from Maine.
3. Hipster
If you’re youthful and live in a highly-populated metropolitan location, this most likely isn’t your best wager for a costume, as people won’t recognize you’re in costume. Always grab yourself some thick eyeglasses (much like real hipsters, contacts not essential), thin jeans, a can of PBR in one single hand, and a vinyl record from your preferred obscure musical organization when you look at the other. When you do it appropriate, you’re supplying your very own beverage, as well as songs for shindig you’re attending. You’ll function as the hit-ster of the celebration!
4. Canadian
It’s simple to represent our brothers from north for the edge. All you need is a bomber cap and a big ole jug o’ maple syrup. Remember to get one of the caps where the ear flaps button upon top of your head in case you have warm. Take a couple of swills for the sweet nectar every hour, ensuring that you have got loads of sugar high for the full evening of Halloween activities. Throw-in a great amount of “ehs” and “you betchas” for additional credibility.
5. Al Borland
Mr. Borland had been a fixture of my childhood, and creates an excellent costume, specifically for a 90s-themed celebration. You’ll need a full, dense beard, something belt, a wrench available, and undoubtedly that classic catchphrase, “I don’t think so, Tim.” Just substitute Tim’s name for whichever friend or family member is about doing some thing stupid, and you’ll be set.
6. Hobo
I’m a midwesterner in mind, in which hobos when roamed the rails far and wide across the great heart regarding the country. Discover also a hobo museum in small Britt, Iowa. My wife and I once attempted to get, but alas, it’s closed in winter months. Not just is it a great costume, nevertheless in addition spend homage to the great history of our country. Have a look at the hobo lifestyle, add several patches to your pants and top, grow away some stubble, find yourself an old hat of some sort, and create a classic hobo stick by attaching the handkerchief you usually have you on end of a tree part. To really go all out, place a pocket blade, a spork, a bit of flint, and a tin cup in to the bindle (yes, the bandana on a stick has actually a name) you’ve only created.
7. Larry the Cable Guy
After you’ve fatigued your red flannel shirt costume ideas, the last action is always to cut-off the sleeves to harness your inner Larry the Cable man. With a goatee, a trucker cap, a Southern “hick” accent, and some lame jokes up your non-existent sleeve, you’ll be enjoyable everybody around you for your evening. Git ‘r done.