For some people, picking a costume is easy and they are often in a position where they have a line up of possibilities they are willing to wear and simply need to pick one. For others picking a costume can be a dreaded nightmare.
If you are really struggling to pick a costume after looking at numerous possibilities, one of the reasons could be you do not like wearing costumes at all. Overthinking the entire process is often a sign that you may feel socially awkward at the thought of putting yourself out there. Some people overthink costume choices as they see any choice they make as potentially being an insight in to their desires and hangups. For example dressing up as a ganster may subconciously make you think you have a sense of lack of power. The entire purpose of a costume is to remove inhibition and create a sense of carelessness. Put aside any reservations you have and remember the true purpose of the costume. To make the evening more enjoyable, fun and carefree. Forgot about any thoughts you have of what others may think of you and pick out any costume that even remotely interests you.
Remember that others are very likely to feel awkward too. You certainly wontbe the only one who feels the same way you. In situations where you feel awkward or unsure, the best thing to do is just jump right in and just see what happens. Anything else generally results in your life being full of limitations. A costume may cause a change in pace from your usual routine and may even cause you to look forward to the next costume party.
Some people struggle to pick a costume as a result of a fear of not measuring up. Thoughts of "will my costume match up with others" often cause feelings of inadequacies. This is often as a result of people seeing costumes on TV, which are often extremely extravagent and expensive. A truly professional fancy dress costume can cost upwards of £500. Most costumes from a online or retail store are extremely well made but may not be up to the extraordinary standards of those you may see on TV. Remember that people are all on a similar budget and you will not have problems keeping up with standards of other guests.
