How to Dress Like a Slytherin for Halloween

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a plaid green skirt.

   This step seems kind of obvious-you're going for a preppy image but a little bit "bad" since Slytherin is "evil" (but awesome).
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   Step 2: Buy a green tie.

   It's quite easy to find one of these--ask any guy you know or just go and buy one.
   
   Just don't make it a purposely-Halloween-Slytherin one with the snake on it--that just screams amateur.
   
   You could also go with a scarf if it's cold. , You can just wear the standard shirt with a collar over a tank top or find something at a vintage store.
   
   Get creative! Some people will also want to have a sort of deconstructed blazer over their top.
   
   This is cool, but don't get overly preppy--try and destroy it a little bit (this is always fun). , Make sure they're comfortable! ,, For this costume, costume jewelry is your friend--Slytherins are supposed to be more well off and sophisticated so feel free to load up on fake pearl necklaces and giant cocktail rings.
   
   Horcruxes--make sure you get a Slytherin locket (like the one in the 6th and 7th book) and for your costume jewelry ring--see if it has a family crest on it and you can pass it off as a Marvolo Gaunt ring.
   
   If you want, you can also carry around a beat-up old book and say its Tom Riddle's diary.
   
   Slytherin robe--if you buy one from one of those online costume retailers, it will look amateur (of course, you can buy one as a last resort).
   
   If you have a black sheet, try to sew it together.
   
   Add a green ribbon lining and get creative in leaving a snake emblem on the robe.
   
   Make sure it doesn't drag on the ground--that would be rather disgusting.
   
   Dark Mark--every good Death Eater and Slytherin has one of these.
   
   Draw it in Sharpie (just make sure it doesn't smudge) or get a temporary tattoo.
   
   Wand--obviously this is necessary or you'll be a Muggle wannabe.
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   Step 3: Get a blouse style top.

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   Step 4: The Right Shoes Go for motorcycle boots to get more of the rebel Slytherin look

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   Step 5: or go for black ballet flats to look preppier.

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   Step 6: You need FISHNET tights So far you just look like a preppy person

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   Step 7: but the fishnets instantly make you look more like a bad Slytherin

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   Step 8: instead of a wannabe.

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   Step 9: Slytherin references You still look a bit like just a preppy who didn't know what to wear

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    Step 10: so now is your time to embrace your inner Harry Potter geek.

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