It’s Halloween again. That’s a pretty big deal in my house. Actually, it’s a pretty big deal in my neighborhood. The public playground throws a party—the most attended of the year. The guy who owns the mansion on the corner hires a decorator and caterer to gussy up the entry and dining room to resemble a graveyard and haunted house, complete with fancy hors d’eouvres and libations for the parents, and goody bags for the kids. (Though at the moment, Mel Gibson’s film crews have taken the place over to shoot his latest film.) At sundown, Marlborough Street closes, and every parent and child around treks off in search of candy. The houses are decorated, some with sound effects, people sit on their porches, hand out candy and coo at the kids’ costumes. A bunch of grown-ups even get dressed up. Not I. My kids, of course, do. Last year they were FBI agents, donning blue blazers, ties and handcuffs. This year it’s all Star Wars, all the time. One will be a Clone Trooper and the other Darth Vader. See their pic above. Their friends will be various other Star Wars characters, like Babba Fett and Obi-Wan Kenobi. If I were a more indulgent mom, I’d muster up the energy to parade around as Princess Leia. Alas, it’s not happening. However, if you are looking for some galactic inspiration this Halloween, read on, because you can battle the dark side decked out in designer pieces from our best boutiques.
DARTH VADER
A tough and sexy spin on the dark side. Rick Owens Metallic Panel Coat, $3,295, at Net-a-Porter; Graham & Spencer Faux Leather Skinny Pants, $295, at Intermix, where Store Adore shoppers save $50 on online purchases of $350 or more (use code “ADORE” at checkout); Jimmy Choo Heather Patent Boots, $1,195, at Net-a-Porter.
C-3PO
Geeky goes girly, all golden and glam. Michael Kors Cashmere Beaded Dress, $2,995, at Net-a-Porter; Marc by Marc Jacobs Metallic Ankle Boots, $490, at Net-a-Porter; Accessories and Beyond Braided Cuff, regularly $187, Store Adore price, $162, at Ravinstyle, where Store Adore shoppers save $25 on purchases of $100 or more (use code “StoreAdore” at checkout).
PRINCESS LEIA
White hot, even without a weapon. Belted Shift by Milly, regularly $315, on sale for $221, at Twigs; Chloe Raised Leaf Boots, $1,495 at Net-a-Porter; Antoinette Lee Dolcita Clutch, regularly $235, Store Adore price $210, at Ravinstyle, where Store Adore shoppers save $25 on purchases of $100 or more (use code “StoreAdore” at checkout); Twinkle Whiskey Patent Belt, $154, Store Adore price $115.50, at Goldyn, where Store Adore shoppers receive 25% off full-priced items (use code “SADEALS” at checkout) and 40% off sale items (use code “SA40″ at checkout).
CHANCELLOR PALPATINE
A lady in red is all the rage. Body AMR dress (currently out of stock) at Net-a-Porter; Cluster Cuff at All the Rage, where Store Adore shoppers save 20% off a purchase of $50 or more (use code “StoreAdore” at checkout).
CHEWBACCA
Furry and so fine. Gryphon Faux Fur Vest, regularly $830, Store Adore price $780, at Intermix, where Store Adore Shoppers save $50 on online purchases of $350 or more (use code “ADORE” at checkout).
Halloween costumes from Annie’s Costumes.
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