If you are planning on attending a Halloween costume party this Halloween, then make it a great experience by utilizing these tips on choosing a costume that will be comfortable to wear, after all, it's not much of a costume party if you have to keep taking your Halloween Zentai suits costume off because it is too uncomfortable to wear.
When shopping for your costume this Halloween, here are a few things to keep in mind:
If you have found a mask that you just have to have, and it is a full-over-the-head mask that is made of latex, then take into consideration the ventilation and whether or not you could modify it to be more comfortable without losing the visual effects.
Another thing to keep in mind is that you may want to use a mask like this to scare friends or even trick-or-treat in, but have an alternate (more comfortable) mask for any costume parties that you attend.
There are many full masks that also come as half or three-quarter masks with a cloth or burlap material on the back part of the mask, making it a little cooler and ventilated a little better.
Most full-over-the-head latex Halloween masks are hot to wear.
While some of the best looking costume masks are full-over-the-head and made of latex, these masks can get unbearably hot, and if not vented well, they can also be hard to breath in.
If it's a party then there will probably be music playing, and with many other people talking at the same time, if your costume impairs your hearing or speech too much, then trying to socialize at the party could prove to be very difficult.
Eating, Drinking and Smoking also need to be considered when choosing your mask or costume. While most full-over-the-head masks may make it difficult to eat, drink or smoke, there are some that would be good choices due to the design of the mouth area, either having larger openings at the mouth or having a movable jaw so that the mouth opens and closes when your mouth does.
(Smoking in a full-over-the-head mask is not recommended)
Eating, Drinking, Talking and Smoking
Another thing to consider when choosing a costume for a Halloween costume party is the ease of interacting with other guests, not much of a party if you can't be heard by the other people there, and/or you can't hear them.
Costume Hands and Feet
Since you are at a party, you will no doubt be using your hands and feet, whether you are eating drinking or dancing, having a costume that allows your hands and feet to be utilized is essential. If your costume is a big furry three-fingered one piece suit, then anything listed above may be hard to do except to dance, and if you don't want to bust-your-butt before or while you are busting-a-move then make sure your costume feet have good traction.
Costume Suits, Jumpsuits and Dresses
Some costume suits, jumpsuits and even dresses can become hot and uncomfortable just like the latex masks, there is nothing worse than being in a room full of people Halloween Zentai suits and sweating inside of a hot Halloween costume.
Here are a few things to think about when choosing your costume suit or dress:
Finding a costume suit or dress made from a lighter or thinner material will help you keep cool while at the party and will also be lighter in weight so you don't tire as fast (dancing in a big heavy Gorilla suit can wear you out pretty quick).