Friday, October 31, 2014

NEWSIES - Yes, Virginia

NEWSIES - Yes, Virginia


  • Plaid or denim shirt (department store, thrift shop or family closet)
  • Brown, black or tweed vest (department store, thrift shop or family closet)
  • Brown or khaki pants (department store or thrift shop)
  • Canvas type messenger bag (department store or thrift shop)

NY SUN REPORTERS (Boys) - Yes, Virginia

NY SUN REPORTERS (Boys) - Yes, Virginia


  • White dress shirt (Target, Walmart, etc.)
  • Tweed or gray vest (Department stores, thrift shops)
  • Fedora style hat (family closets, thrift shops, department stores)
  • Black dress pants (department stores, thrift stores)
  • Black dress shoes (rubber soles)
  • Steno notebook (Target, Walmart, Staples)


NY SUN REPORTERS (Girls) - Yes, Virginia

NY SUN REPORTERS (Girls) - Yes, Virginia


  • Brown or tweed vest (department store, thrift shop or family closet)
  • White dress blouse (department store)
  • Long wool or knit black skirt (not sheer chiffon, cotton or formal)
  • Granny or combat style boots (department store)
  • Early 1900's style vintage hat (thrift shop or family closet)
  • Steno notebook (Walmart, Target or Staples)



VIRGINIA - Yes, Virginia

VIRGINIA - Yes, Virginia


  • Iconic blue dress coat
  • Light blue or similar little girl style dress
  • Black patent leather Mary Jane style dress shoes
  • White tights
  • Blue hair bow or matching barette
  • Large Santa book


LIBRARIAN - Yes, Virginia

LIBRARIAN - Yes, Virginia


  • Long plaid skirt (thrift shop, department store)
  • Tweed or wool style jacket (department store, thrift shop or family closet)
  • White dress style ladies blouse (department store)
  • Vintage style granny boots (department store)
  • Reading glasses (on a chain) (Halloween Express, department store)
  • Wig (optional) (Halloween Express, Amazon.com)