Thick air hangs over flaming jack-o’-lanterns as children pull on elaborate and sinister -looking costumes. Halloween has arrived and with it comes its most practiced tradition: dressing up. Stuck on what to wear? Well this is your year to get moving and do something cool. Dress up! For school or at night, take this opportunity to go all out with a new, exotic and amazing costume.

Need a kick-start for some fresh Halloween dress-up action? Luckily, you’re in the right place. In fact, this year could be the best costume ever. First tip for a new look: Halloween is the best night to try a wig. Ever wonder how you’d look as a blonde? Here’s your chance—pick a hair color and put it on with your new outfit.

A good place to pick up a cheap, one night wig is the local Diddams on Hamilton Avenue. Decked out for Halloween, this party store has any costume items you will need.

Another way to add flair is to experiment with makeup. Girls and guys, grab a brush and swipe some black eyeliner on to make some dirty smudges, battle scars or creepy dark eyes. You’d be surprised what some black powder can do. Guys, don’t be shy with the liner. For some extra eye excitement, try special effect contacts that are even available in devil and blood red for Halloween. The distressed clothing look is easily achieved by grabbing an old shirt and ripping it up a little. If you want to get creative you can burn the edges or smear on some charcoal. To branch out from the stereotypical look, check out an old thrift store with some cool cheap stuff you’d never normally wear. Pair together some weird colorful old clothes, put on some glasses and head on out. The ideas are limitless, so make this Halloween a good one.

Costume-wise, try something simple and spice it up. Add some color and flare with weird clothing and accessories you wouldn’t normally pair together. Remember, it doesn’t have to be short and skimpy to be noticed. Put your individual taste into it.

Going out without a costume on the renowned horror day of the year is unacceptable, so use these ideas to spark your imagination. You may be too old for the candy, but costume parties you’ll never grow out of. Have fun!