Alright, so I’ve been messing around with this whole “business in the front, party in the back” thing. You know, that saying that’s usually about mullets? Well, I’m taking it literally and making a costume out of it. It’s been a wild ride, let me tell you.

First off, I hit up some thrift stores. I needed a boring, plain business suit. You know the type, something a banker or an accountant might wear. I found a pretty decent grey jacket and pants combo. It was a bit big, but hey, that just made the transformation even more dramatic, right?
Then came the “party” part. I went a bit crazy here. I grabbed a bunch of colorful, sequined fabric, some feather boas, and anything else that screamed “I’m here to have a good time!”. I even found a pair of those light-up shoes – you know, the ones little kids wear? Perfect.
The real work started when I got home. I carefully cut the suit jacket in half, right down the back. I did the same with the pants, but only on one leg. Seemed like a bold choice at the time, but it really paid off.
- I sewed the sequined fabric onto the back half of the jacket. It was a bit tricky, but I managed to get it on there.
- Then, I added the feather boas around the collar and cuffs, just to really amp up the party vibe.
- For the pants, I basically replaced the back of the right leg with more of that sparkly fabric.
- Oh, and the shoes! I swapped out the laces on one shoe with some of the boa material.
The final touch was the hair. I didn’t get a mullet wig, I went with this very cheap one. I styled one half all nice and proper, like a serious businessman. The other half, I teased it up, sprayed it with some wild colors, the whole nine yards.
When I put it all together, it was glorious. The front was all buttoned-up, serious business. But the back? Pure, unadulterated party chaos. I wore it to a friend’s costume party, and it was a total hit. People were doing double-takes all night. And I can now say that the front and back of my clothes are very fun.

So yeah, that’s my “business in the front, party in the back” costume journey. It was a lot of work, but totally worth it. If you’re looking for a costume that’s guaranteed to turn heads, give it a try. Just be prepared to spend some time with a needle and thread, and maybe a can of hairspray or two.