A Teacher's Halloween Costume

If you're anything like me, finding a Halloween costume appropriate for school is excruciating.  Is it just me or are most of the costumes for women too trashy, skimpy and sexy to even consider wearing, even under a cardigan or over a bodysuit? Not to mention all the sexual innuendos and gross words on what seem to be ok-for-school costumes. Walking the aisles of the Halloween store is just painful.
I like making my own costumes. I start thinking about the perfect costumes weeks before Halloween and I don't share my idea with anyone.  I like to surprise people. And I like costumes that make people laugh. Last year, this was my costume. Can you tell I'm a Crazy Cat Lady? All I needed was a robe (check), rollers (check) and stuffed animal toys (check).  I also had cat treats and toys in my pockets and a really ugly cat tshirt with sequins sewn on it.  It was hilarious.

And this is me this year.  I got the reaction I was hoping for...TONS of laughter! My hubby was amazing and made the frame for me from PVC pipe.  You can't see it in the picture, but there's a shower head attached as well and I rolled up my pants and wore flip flops.  I tried to find a dorky soap on a rope, but had to settle for a pink puff instead. By the afternoon, kids were begging to try on my shower. :)

Here's the LINK to the DIY post if you're thinking of making this awesome costume next year!  For other fun ideas, check out my October Classroom Pinterest Board.

What did you dress up as?  What are some of your favourite teacher costumes?