Halloween costume update

Well our shopping trip turned out perfectly for D. Not so much for me but all have been taken care of and I am back to being super excited.


We get to the store with our plans of being Dick in a Box guy and Mary Katherine Gallagher. I really wanted to go as a couple of some type and figured since they were both SNL characters that would be OK. Well, we get to the store and D spots a wig and immediately he says. 'That wig kind of looks like Ron Burgundy. I should go as Ron Burgundy!" And then everything fell into place. The store we were at is a 2nd hand thrift store but they are a Halloween costume headquarters as well (the costumes and stuff are new). So, off we go to Men's suits and there is a red/burgundy suit jacket. It's a little tight but it works. Then we find some red/burgundy pants. They are about 4 sizes to small but they fit everywhere, he just can't do them up. We decide to figure something out. So we grab a tie, the wig, find a moustache and then D finds these old 70s/80s like white leather shoes and the outfit is complete! D will go as Ron Burgundy and that scraps our "couples" idea because Veronica Corningstone is not really a great Halloween costume.







Now it is my turn. I find the plaid skirt and a sweater vest but they are the wrong colours and when I put it on, it's not as funny as I hoped. So we search the store trying to find the same motivation that D had by finding one key piece but nothing seems to work. So I leave the store empty handed and without a plan. Immediately when we get home I start searching online looking for ideas or a costume to order and I come across a costume that is perfect for me.

For those who are not aware, I am a huge Rocky fan. I cried for hours after watching the latest Rocky Balboa. I think Sly Stallone is the best man who ever walked the earth. My next dog will be named Balboa. I love love love love him.

So in my search for a costume I come across this and I know instantly that it is perfect and it needs to be my costume!!



Yes, the dress is quite short and I would never wear those hooker heels with it but I figure if I order it big enough, maybe the skirt will be long enough. I am willing to take the chance. Of course the only size available is a SMALL. Um, yeah not happening. So I search for a good 30-45 minutes for this costume somewhere else and every website says the same thing. Not available in the size I want or the shipping is something astronomical and there is no way I am paying a $50 shipping charge. Ridiculous.

So D makes this suggestion. Order the men's costume in a SMALL and just wear a 'wife beater'

PERFECTION!!! So I have this costume on order (minus the wig and boots):



The costume only came in a one size fits most deal. It said the shorts would fit a size 30-40 waist so I am assuming they are adjustable. I worry that the robe will be too big but it so I will see if my mom can take it in at all.


We are not going as a couple but I am excited to be Rocky and D's costume is hilarious so I am pretty happy.

Pictures to come after the party :)