Okay, so Halloween’s coming up, and I always stress about costumes last minute. This year, I was determined to actually plan ahead. I’m a big fan of “The Catcher in the Rye,” and I thought a Holden Caulfield costume would be pretty easy and recognizable.
First thing I did was hit up my own closet. I remembered I had a red hunting hat somewhere. Dug around for like, half an hour, and BOOM! Found it tucked away in a box of old winter stuff. Score! That was the most important part, honestly.
Next, I needed a jacket. Holden always wears that slightly preppy, kinda worn-out jacket. I didn’t have anything exactly like it, but I did find an old corduroy jacket at the back of my closet. It was brown, not perfect, but good enough. Plus, it already had a slightly “lived-in” look, which was perfect. Tried it on, and it fit pretty well, maybe a little snug, but whatever.
Now for the clothes underneath. I figured a simple white shirt would do the trick. Found one that was slightly wrinkled – even better! No need to iron. Added some grey pants. Normal, everyday kind. Checked that they weren’t too fancy or anything. Holden wouldn’t be caught dead in anything flashy.
Shoes were easy. Just grabbed my old pair of sneakers. They’re kinda beat up, which fits the whole Holden vibe.
So, here’s where I got a little fancy. I wanted to carry a book. Obviously, “The Catcher in the Rye”! Made sure it was the right edition I was looking for; the one with the cover that feels most familiar to me. Felt like a nice touch.
Finally, the attitude. Holden’s always got this slightly annoyed, cynical expression. I practiced in the mirror a little. You know, the slightly furrowed brow, the subtle eye roll. Felt kinda silly, but hey, gotta commit, right?
The Result:
- Red hunting hat – Found!
- Corduroy jacket – Check.
- White shirt – Simple.
- Grey pants – Got ’em.
- Sneakers – Perfect.
- “The Catcher in the Rye” – Nailed it.
I think it turned out pretty good! It was cheap, easy, and I already had most of the stuff. Now, just gotta survive the Halloween party without getting too cynical myself! Wish me luck!
