When do you wear a costume? Is it Halloween? Are you at Comic Con? A party? A movie opener? Just because?

All of the above!

I say you don’t need a reason. I once went to the store dressed as River Tam. Did anyone know I was wearing a costume? Probably not, but that didn’t stop me from twirling and skipping along the sidewalk.

If you’re unsure about dressing up for your errands, pick something subtle. Perhaps George from ‘Dead Like Me’ (shown right). You’ll know you’re doing it and it’ll give you confidence for the next time when you choose something bolder.

If you need a good reason, I’ve compiled a short list of upcoming holidays:

1. April 15: Titanic Remembrance Day.
Host a party and serve a 7 course meal. Watch ‘A Night to Remember.’ Or just add a little something to your normal wear. Maybe style your hair up, wear a suit, or a high collar with a cameo.

2. April 16: National Librarian Day.
This one is tricky. Try dressing as your favorite Watcher.

3. April 20: Look Alike Day.
When we were kids, school called this Twinkie day. Call up some friends and coordinate your clothes for one day. It’ll mess with your boss’s head.

4. April 23: World Laboratory Day.
How awesome! Put on the Frederick Frankenstein gear or Bill Nye’s blue coat and have fun.

5. April 27: Tell a Story Day (Oct 27 in UK).
I like this one. Dress as a beloved character. When someone asks who you are or why you’re dressed oddly today, talk as if you were the character. I’m reminded of Tammy in ‘Tammy and the Bachelor.’ When she dressed in Great Gran’s full skirt for a party, she told stories to the guests. Maybe stop by your local library and offer to read a chapter from the book you chose.

There. That should get you started. Ease into it. You don’t have to go Super Saiyan right out of the gate.

So, when do you?

Tags: costume party, holiday, librarian, library, super saiyan, Young Frankenstein

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