Scene Snaps: Costumes!

October 2022—This month, we asked readers to give us a spook! Locals shared their best costumes from over the years.

Marlene & Allen Wurzbach dressed as famous actors Peter Sellers (in the Pink Panther) and Marlene Dietrich (in Morocco) for a neighborhood Halloween party with an Old-Hollywood theme. Notes Marlene, “I chose Marlene Dietrich, since she and I share the same name.”

Jennifer Johnston attends a Halloween party at a funeral home. She says, “It was so much fun! There was a Roaring 20’s theme and a casket held all the drinks!”

Ayla and Mallory Shulman, daughters of Dr. Alissa Shulman, pose at cosplay conventions, both here and Tampa as various anime/gaming/Marvel characters. Costumes were created either from scratch or up-cycled with thrift finds.

Members of the Kids Dance Company known as ‘Charlie Kids’ pose with with Kenney DeCamp, aka Dr. Mime. Dressed as Charlie Chaplain, with mustaches, bowler hats, and canes, the ‘Charlies’ interacted in the audience without talking and walking—just like Charlie. They also performed on the main stage a dance to Chaplain’s song “Smile” staged by Kenney DeCamp. 

“On our street in DWLWR, we have driveway Trick or Treat for our neighbors. At our 2nd Annual Halloween Event, my treats were candy and mini-wines. Living in and loving the ‘60s, I dressed as a Hippie, complimenting my tie-dyed dress with long hair wig, peace sign jewelry, heart-shaped rose colored glasses and go-go boots.” Submitted by Rosie Lumetta.

Tom and Sherry Koski dress up for Ringling College’s annual costume party, Avante Garde. Pictured left is their best impression of Lovey and Thurston Howell III from Gilligan’s Island. Left is their Pinheads costume. 

Dr. Anila Jain and William Mariotti dawn outfits custom made in India for the USF Green and Gold Gala. Go Bulls!

Dr. Anila Jain, Kailash Jain & Dr. Mona Jain pose at a family wedding celebration in authentic Indian attire.

Aleksandra Djilas poses with dance group, Zeta Influence, at Marketing on Main.

Catwoman (AKA Selina Kyle)poses at St. Armands Fright Night.

“We were a beehive. We had a honey pot, gramma bee, queen bee, little bee, and bee keeper, with our hive (golf cart). We “bzzzzzzzd” off and on as we collected 11 lbs of candy!” Submitted by Veronica Thames of Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

T’Pam of Vulcan (Pam Lesemann) at a costume party.

Brian Craft and Ashley Figlow pose as an undead version of Marilyn Monroe and Gene Kelly at Michaels On East.

Sandy Siegel and Martin Hollander attend a 1950 Dance Party. Sandy wore a poodle skirt with crinoline and Peter Pan Collar. Marty had a “John Travolta” shirt.

Roan Lunte gets all dressed up for his pre-school Halloween parade.

Hollie Mowry playing a tipsy Little Mermaid at Venice Theatre for the play “Disenchanted.” 

Jane Childers is a seamstress and LOVES making costumes for her family. Pictured here are Frozen costumes for her grandchildren. Top left, daughter Julie and grandchildren Kepler and Tasman pose as Harry Potter characters. Top right, the family dresses up for Van Wezel’s The Wizard of Oz.  Below, “sibling rivalry” costumes that were created based on the Cinderella story. “They received lots of likes and compliments as they ran the Disney Half Marathon!” says Jane. 

Join us! Enter before November 7 for the theme:
Treasured Holiday Memories

Share with us some special times from the holiday season, whether it be a favorite dish, a fun decoration, a gift you received, or just a special time with family that stood out to you. 

Click here to submit photos and descriptions by November 7 to be featured in the December issue of Scene.