OK, here’s the deal. I’m giving my first ever real Halloween party this year, a small one for family and friends, probably all young-at-heart adults (if any of my friends bring their kids, they won’t be little ones… elementary school age). For years when I was married, my ex-husband “frowned” upon Halloween, so I’m just now getting the chance to really celebrate, and I feel just as excited as I did when I was a little kid!

Anyway, I’m trying to decide on a costume. I just turned 50. I’m a large but surprisingly graceful woman. Pretty green eyes, nice skin for my age, but I lost a front tooth a few years ago, so I’m a tad strange-looking now (it’s OK, I’m comfortable with that! :->). I’ve got it down to either a mad scientist or a crazy cook, since I can get a cheap lab coat OR a cheap chef’s jacket on ebay, and I sew, so I can make whatever I need to go with either one. Either would work at the party, because I could roll up the sleeves and play hostess without my costume getting in my way (my bell-sleeved medieval garb just won’t do this year!). But I can’t decide which way would be more fun to go!

So, could y’all send me some ideas? What would YOU do? Fun accessories? Which one might be more suitable for a crazy but spirited ol’ lady like me? Any hints about “playing” either role would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance!