I most the time don't wear a costume (usually my HF shirt, or other appropriate general Halloween tee-shirt and jeans). The husband sometimes wears costumes, but it's mostly if he feels like standing out in the yard to scare the older kids
otherwise he wears the same thing as me.
I feel like I put up a great display for my area, and me being in costume is not as vital, and I want to be comfortable (we usually sit outside so we can see the kids).
I think if you're really into it, then staying in theme is good, and there is nothing wrong with having a recognizable character every Halloween (especially when you consider that there will always be kids aging out of trick or treating and new ones aging in). BUT there is a really good argument for doing whatever costume you want to each year... even if it isn't in theme, it is still Halloween after all, and a funny, not themed costume could be a nice changeup for the kids (and you).
So I'm not real helpful.
I feel like I put up a great display for my area, and me being in costume is not as vital, and I want to be comfortable (we usually sit outside so we can see the kids).
I think if you're really into it, then staying in theme is good, and there is nothing wrong with having a recognizable character every Halloween (especially when you consider that there will always be kids aging out of trick or treating and new ones aging in). BUT there is a really good argument for doing whatever costume you want to each year... even if it isn't in theme, it is still Halloween after all, and a funny, not themed costume could be a nice changeup for the kids (and you).
So I'm not real helpful.