Leg Avenue Nurse Costume

Everything except the uniform, which you almost certainly already own. This five piece kit brings the apron, the headband, a stethoscope, a garter and a syringe pen, so a white bodysuit, a slip dress or even a plain white shirt becomes a full nurse look. It is the accessory route to a costume, and it is by far the fastest one.

Start with anything white, tie on the apron, set the headband level, sling the stethoscope and clip the garter high on the thigh. The syringe pen is the detail people actually comment on, and it writes, so it stays useful after the party. Thigh highs and heels finish it, and a red lip ties back to the trim. Because there is no bodysuit in the box, there is nothing to size, which makes this the version to buy as a gift or to grab in the last week of October. Spot clean the apron with cool water and a mild soap, hang it to dry, and keep the small pieces together in one bag so next year takes five minutes.

A one piece costume is one night and one look. A kit rebuilds around whatever is already in your closet, which means you can restyle it every year instead of replacing it.

• Includes: Apron, nurse headband, stethoscope, garter, syringe pen (5 piece)
• Not included: Bodysuit shown in the photo
• Available in: Red/White, five piece kit