It’s that time of year, folks. Retire the cat ears, the skeleton jumpsuit, or whatever meme-based costume you were going to show off this Halloween season. We have compiled our annual list of locally-inspired fits that will be sure to win over (or annoy, or maybe educate!) your friends at the festivities this year. The longer it takes to explain the inspiration behind the costume, the better!
Tony P
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Well, let’s get this one out of the way. I suspect there may be many Tony Ps stumbling around sticky 20-something bars this Halloweekend — a testament to the ordinariness of the muse himself. The appeal of the Tony P costume lies — as does the appeal of Tony P the man — in its earnest simplicity. Find a suit and pair it with a funky tie. Find a pair of khakis and pair them with a billowy golf shirt. 25-year-old bachelor in D.C. Walk around with a quiet confidence and wait for the praise to pour over you.
Pickleball player, pickleball court, pickleball NIMBY
We’d be remiss to provide a list of D.C.-based costumes without mentioning pickleball, the sport (and neighborhood strife subject) du jour this year. This option is all about versatility — you could even make it a group costume! To go as a pickleball player, wear athletic clothing (I don’t even really know what one wears to play pickleball but I’m assuming it’s not dissimilar to tennis): something like a little skirt and...
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