Kids participate in a costume contest at the Proctor Plaza Community Center in Houston, Texas.Brandon Bell/Getty Images North America
Halloween is just around the corner, but anyone worth their weight in candy is already working on their costumes.
Whether you’re going out partying, entering a themed contest or forcing your child to add a snowsuit or rain jacket on top, costumes are an intrinsic part of the Halloween experience. Parents never forget dressing their babies in their first pumpkin outfits, and couples look fondly on their first matching sets.
This year, the Globe wants know about your favourite costume that you wore in years past. Was it something you made from scratch? Did it take months of planning, or was it a last-minute scrounge? Why did it mean so much to you?
Share your story and pictures in the box below, or send us an e-mail at audience@globeandmail.com with “Halloween costumes” in the subject line.