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Dressing up 101

 
 
Jackie Susann
02:38 / 07.06.06
I was going to try and start this out like one of the serious 101 threads for laffs, but I couldn't even pretend it should be snark-free.

So, there have been a few times when people (including me) have started little threads about a theme party they were going to, seeking advice about how best to dress for it. I thought it would be convenient if we had a thread we could all use, since we would not only be fighting for our fellow 'lithers right to party on a case-by-case basis, but also maybe build up a pretty cool selection of costume ideas to be raided at will.

That said, I obv have a specific party in mind right now. I'm going to a party on Saturday and the theme is 'wedding', and I don't want to do either of the obvious choices (i.e., wedding dress or tux), and was trying to think of an interesting way to tackle it. Things you should know: I am totally shameless and there is nothing too embarrassing for me to wear. And I have little money but lots of time on my hands.
 
 
Princess
09:41 / 07.06.06
Go as a stripper/hooker from the Stag party.
 
 
Red Concrete
11:09 / 07.06.06
Priest of the first Church of Elvis.
 
 
Regrettable Juvenilia
11:11 / 07.06.06
Father of the Bride. For this you just need to dye your hair grey and then obstruct people from doing things (helping themselves to a drink, dancing, getting to the bathroom) until they have first asked your permission.
 
 
Kit-Cat Club
11:41 / 07.06.06
Bridesmaid?
 
 
Eloi Tsabaoth
11:56 / 07.06.06
The Cake.
 
 
Jub
12:15 / 07.06.06
Go as the DJ. Or Gretna Green.
 
 
unheimlich manoeuvre
12:31 / 07.06.06
Go as commitment. Mix corporate and bondage.
Remember the lipstick on your collar.
 
 
Mon Oncle Ignatius
13:10 / 07.06.06
The Ring, perhaps?



You could then go dressed as a Valkyrie to shift the reference laterally somewhat.
 
 
Aertho
13:45 / 07.06.06
middle-aged-woman-who-gets-excited-to-do-the-chiken-dance-and-tries-too-hard-to-get-the-steps-to-the-hustle-correct
 
 
Triplets
13:50 / 07.06.06
Religo the Living Church
 
 
alas
13:59 / 07.06.06
The marriage license? Complete with exceptions, provisos, pre-nup. "Does not apply to ... Void where prohibited... 5ยข REFUND AVAILABLE IN MI, IA, CA, CT . . . " Or maybe make it a learner's permit...put a big red "L" on it... Alternatively, Go as the divorce lawyer?

Or, rather than the license, try its brother licentiousness...
 
 
Spyder Todd 2008
15:30 / 07.06.06
The Church.

Or, alternativly, go as Drunk Uncle Jimmy. You know, the guy who you've never seen without a bottle in his hand, and he's always a little to loud and scary to really get to know, because he's always wasted? No?

Honestly, I think the cake or marriage license are the best ways to go.
 
 
Triplets
15:39 / 07.06.06
Go as the cake and it's stripper insides.
 
 
Aertho
16:03 / 07.06.06
The Greek goddess Hera.
 
 
Saint Keggers
17:32 / 07.06.06
Billy Idol. Do nothing but sing White Wedding.

Go as a pregnant bride with tears streaming mascara down your face.
 
 
Liger Null
17:33 / 07.06.06
Father of the Bride. For this you just need to dye your hair grey and then obstruct people from doing things (helping themselves to a drink, dancing, getting to the bathroom) until they have first asked your permission.

And if it's a Mafia Wedding, you'll have to grant wishes.
 
 
nimue
17:36 / 07.06.06
go as a toaster and get a bunch of other people to go as toasters as well.
 
 
Regrettable Juvenilia
20:50 / 07.06.06
Perhaps a toaster, model Six?
 
 
grant
21:18 / 07.06.06

What do you mean, two ds?
 
 
Triplets
23:12 / 07.06.06
Go as the bride and groom. Half dress, half tux. All cop!
 
 
Jackie Susann
00:13 / 08.06.06
Hmm, with thanks for all the replies, I think I have decided to go as a cross-dressed bridal couple with a friend. I am slightly concerned that having a spouse at the party may reduce my chances of picking up, but who knows? Maybe we'll find some swingers.
 
 
stabbystabby
05:53 / 05.07.06
i was going to suggest going as a shotgun, but it's too late now. sorry.
 
 
All Acting Regiment
10:29 / 05.07.06
 
 
stabbystabby
11:35 / 05.07.06
the horror!
 
  
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