Costuming Dilemma
I need some feedback on Halloween costume ideas... I'll post them here, you give me your feedback, and then I'll announce my final decision!

Justin is coming down for the weekend and we're going to dress up and party-hop together. A matching set of outfits would be ideal but is not mandatory. Below is a list of costumes we can create from our inventory. Click the number to view a photo of me in some incarnation of that costume. The #1 picture is really old (though I do have that dress) and the #3 picture is of a different piece of clothing than the ones we actually own.

#1: Renaissance garb- We both have a huge stash. I could dress either as a peasant girl in one of several dresses or as a wench/ swordswoman in tights, boots and a leather bodice. Plenty of accessories and weapons.

Pros: We've got the garb, and plenty of it.
Cons: It's a tired gig, being as we've worn it for the past few years and dress up in garb all summer long at faires.


#2: Anime catgirl and, uh, "master"(?)- Imagine your typical hentai slutty catgirl. That'd be me...although we could try it on Justin. Black, pleated skirt, button-up shirt, high-heeled shoes, collar, bell, and (of course) ears and a tail. Nyaa! Justin would wear his leather pants and a black shirt and probably lead me around on some kind of chain. Or just cuff me. Or put me in a chest harness. Who knows... the possibilities for kink are endless.

Pros: Original costume. Doesn't take a lot of work. May allow for interesting roleplay.
Cons: I might get COLD. And being kinky in public also gets tiresome and stressful if you don't know the crowd and aren't sure how your "performance art" will be recieved.

#3: Straight from the Japanese bathhouse- Justin and I both have bathrobe yukata, the cotton kimono Japanese people use as loungewear, especially at onsen (hot springs). We've also got casual geta (sandals) and could easily rig a getup with bath towels and shower totes so we look like we've just come from (if we shower first) or are heading to the bath.

Pros: Won't see anyone else dressed like this. Will be comfortable and relaxing. Little prep time.
Cons: Chance of getting cold, but not as big. Chance of clothes coming undone in public... HA. Some people won't "get" what we are.

#4: Formal yukata (me)/ Something else (Justin)- Our mismatched costume option. I have a formal cotton kimono for summer festival wear that I was gifted by my host mother. It's beautiful and elegant and quite eye-catching.

Pros: I'd feel lovely and noticed, and it'd be fun for everyone to finally get to see the yukata.
Cons: It takes 45 minutes to put on. It can be uncomfortable after an extended period of time sitting. It was quite expensive and custom-tailored so I'd die if someone spilled a drink on it. Justin's costume wouldn't match.


So, click away on the photo links to get a better (rough) idea what I'm talking about, then RANK your choices from 1-4 and SUBMIT!!