1 Woman Wore a Halloween Costume IRL, and This Is What She Learned

You’ll Feel Empowered

The most surprising thing about a dramatic costume like this is instead of you wearing it, the look wears you — and I fell in love with the feeling. While this may not be ideal in fashion, it is absolutely perfect for Halloween. Many friends would not describe me as a shy person, yet I am a self-conscious person . . . but when I wore this costume, I felt impossibly confident.

It’s a hard lesson to ingrain myself with, but it made me realize that taking risks and trying new things are not bad things. In New York City, everyone’s seen it all, so go ahead and wear green lipstick to work or contour your cleavage for a date.