Halloween in July

Ahh - mornings here in Manitou Springs have been so crisp lately that I can smell autumn in the air.  It calls to me to start decorating for Halloween!   His Lordships says it is too early to have these thoughts though Target has its Halloween collection online  already. 

You may think "Lady M, you are crazy" but I found a historic precedent for Halloween fever  in July.  The Colorado Springs Gazette ran this ad for an advanced showing of Halloween Novelties July 1910 .

See Halloween fans have been crazy for over 100 years.

Ain't Love Grand

Baby M, my darling daughter, and the Son of Nell, her betrothed, have set a date next year for their upcoming nuptials. The best news is it's gonna be a Halloween Wedding.

I could not be more pleased.  How much fun is this gonna be to plan?  The best part is I did not need to be heavy handed.  It is their, or at least her, idea!!!  

As the mother of the bride, I need to be dressed in style without upstaging my daughter.  I could wear a cream colored suit but.....

Rebels Market has some exciting goth dresses.

 

 

As you can see, I am going for a theme here - I want a long skirt, sleeves, and enough bodice to hide a bra underneath.  The leg slit is ok - I can wear a great pair of hose.

Dark in Closet also has some dramatic dresses that meet my requirements. 

A few nice designs from The Violet Vixen too.

So what do you think - should I opt for that cream suit?