Halloween isn’t just our spookiest holiday: It’s the best. And not because of some mystical connection with our dearly departed. Please.
No, Halloween rocks for three reasons: candy, cool decorations, and the opportunity to be anyone you want for one night.
Of these, two are not associated only with Halloween. You can eat candy anytime. You can decorate your home in cool ways whenever you want. But wearing a costume? Unless you’re Wonder Woman, you probably get to go out in costume only once a year. This is a rare chance to indulge your fantasies and adopt another persona. It’s like being someone else…for just one night.
Want to experience life as a terrifying zombie? Tear up some old clothes and break out the make-up. Or pair fishnets and a push-up bra with a broom and a black hat to be a sexy witch. You can be a character from your favorite children’s book or an obscure figure from European history.
Your costume can reflect your interests and your inner self. Years ago I knew a college professor who idolized Tycho Brahe, the 16th century Danish astronomer. In addition to his scientific research, Brahe was a passionate mathematician. At one point he got involved in a dispute over a tricky formula with a Danish nobleman. The two agreed to resolve their mathematical dispute with a duel, and in the course of the sword fight Brahe lost the tip of his nose. Thereafter, he wore a metal nose in public. Every year my professor friend wrapped the tip of his nose in aluminum foil and told the story of Tycho Brahe to everyone who asked why.
Your passions may not run to 16th century Danish astronomers. But my professor showed me that you can reflect any interest, any aspect of your life, in a Halloween costume. All it takes is a little creativity.
Creativity is the hard part, of course. Sometimes inspiration doesn’t come. I remember with regret the years my imagination ran dry. I just put on a cheap witch’s hat from the toy store and stayed home passing out candy to trick-or-treaters.
What a waste! From now on, I’m going to grab this once-a-year opportunity to adopt another persona. You can too. And don’t worry about your imagination running dry. I’ve put together a list of 85 of the best and most timeless costumes. One of them is sure to catch your fancy.
Scary Costumes
Halloween is a night of traditions. As children, we learn that it’s a night of ghosts, ghouls and monsters – the more terrifying the better. It’s fun to watch neighborhood kids cringe in fear and it’s a great opportunity to be a bad girl at Halloween parties.
Here are 30 costumes of frightful delight!
#1 Zombie Woman
It might seem that zombies are overdone, but one thing is sure: They’re still terrifying. If you get the right make-up (pale and deathly), mix it with torn clothes and fake blood, then get eat some spaghetti dripping with red sauce (intestines anyone?), you’ll have one terrifying costume. “Walking Dead” fans will love you.
#2 Freddie
The original “A Nightmare on Elm Street” still terrifies me as much as it did when I was 12. Freddie Krueger costumes aren’t just for men, you know. Find yourself a Freddie mask, a red-and-green striped sweater and a fake knife glove. You’ll be just as scary as any of the dudes wearing Freddie costumes.
#3 Jason
I can’t watch the movie “Halloween” either. Brrr. It turns out that this costume is terrifyingly simple. You just need your jeans, a plaid shirt, a hockey mask, and a (fake) butcher knife. Ch ch ch ch ha ha ha ha….
#4 Scream
That mask from scream is still frightening, especially when you quietly follow someone around while you’re wearing it. Really, it’s sooo creepy. This costume will never go out of style.
#5 Ghost
There are two types of ghost costumes. The first is the very simple and adorable sheet with the eyes cut out. The second is the one you’re going to wear. You can make a frightful ghost costume with old Victorian clothes. You’ll want to rub dirt into the clothes, so don’t wear anything you value – just pick up some old duds from the thrift store. Put on some gray and white makeup, mess up your hair, and look as creepy as possible. No cute sheets for you!
#6 Zipper Face
This is a new costume idea but it’s becoming quite popular. The idea is that you use makeup and face paint to look as if your face is being zipped up or down. You can gruesomely show the muscle underneath your skin. This is one of the most frightening costumes I’ve ever seen. It doesn’t really matter what clothes you wear. You’re zipping up your face…it’s terrifying!
#7 Lizzie Borden
You remember the rhyme, right? Lizzie Borden had an axe, she gave her father 40 whacks, and when she saw what she had done, she gave her mother forty-one. Did you know it’s based on a true story? The song’s even creepier in a sing-song voice. Wear a Victorian dress and carry a bloody axe. You’ll terrify everyone!
#8 Frightening Clown
Have you ever seen the movie “It”? I don’t need to explain why clowns are horrifying.
#9 Asylum Inmate
Any woman in a straitjacket sporting a crazed look in her eyes is going to terrify every man on the planet, no question about it. This is one hell of a costume!
#10 Carrie
You can recreate the old “Carrie” movie by wearing a prom dress (that you don’t mind ruining) and pouring fake blood over your head. It will take a lot of fake blood, so I’d suggest using spaghetti sauce instead. Besides, spaghetti sauce is easier to get out of your hair. Just go easy on the garlic!
#11 The Joker
Heath Ledger’s The Joker character (from “Batman: The Dark Knight”) is one of the most frightening comic characters I’ve ever seen. It’s his level of crazy that really makes him terrifying. Go as this guy (easy make-up) and all you have to do is ask someone if they want to see a pen disappear.
#12 That Girl from “The Ring”
You know the one: white dress, long black hair in front of her face, and a weird, eerie way of moving around. Just thinking of her makes me want to sleep with the light on.
#13 Witch
There are all kinds of witch costumes, but you can definitely do a frightening witch by making yourself look evil and old. A fake wig, some well applied make-up (or a mask), and long, red fingernails should do the trick.
#14 Werewolf
I don’t care how old you are, werewolves are still terrifying. They’re unpredictable, they’re super strong, and they will kill you. Get yourself a spooky werewolf costume and you’ll be sure to scare the kids.
#15 Hazmat Worker
I can’t think of a single thing scarier than seeing a Hazmat suit walking around the neighborhood. It might be in questionable taste, but it’s definitely terrifying.
#16 Grim Reaper
Yes, you can be a scary grim reaper – Death himself. The creepy robe, a skull mask or make-up, and a long scythe are all you need. The creepier the robe, the scarier the effect.
#17 SlenderMan
Slenderman has a terrible reputation, but he’s still very, very creepy. Slenderman costumes are sold all over the place because he’s still one of the most popular Halloween characters out there. It’s hard to top that.
#18 Scarecrow
A traditional scarecrow costume isn’t really very scary. In fact, the straw hanging out of your pants and the plaid shirt don’t really say “you should be terrified!” However, if you have a Jeepers Creepers kind of scarecrow, or a scarecrow with an evil clown face, then you have yourself a terrifying costume. You can also go as the Scarecrow from “Batman” and scare the bejesus out of everyone.
#19 Pinhead
One of my favorite 80’s horror films was “Hellraiser.” (If you don’t remember that film, just Google it.) The guy with all the pins sticking out of his face (Pinhead) is one of the creepiest characters ever filmed. I definitely recommend watching this film if you’re into scaring someone. All of the characters are frightful!
#20 Severed Head
I’ve seen a lot of costumes lately where people are going around carrying their own severed heads. I’ll admit, it’s creepy. There are many ways to display your severed head as well. You can go as a head on a platter at a table, surrounding yourself with a cardboard table and fake food. You can carry your head while your body roams around, your neck “bleeding” from the gaping wound. Your options are limited only to your imagination.
#21 Crazed Nurse
A crazy woman with a large needle is frightening. You can even add some blood to your scrubs and really terrify them all.
#22 Demon
There are plenty of sexy little devil costumes, but if you get the right kind of demon costume, you can really spook someone! There are numerous scary demon masks you can wear, of course, but red face make-up and black lipstick work just as well. Top it off with a pair of fangs from a novelty shop and you’re good to go.
#23 Skeleton
Have you seen those realistic skeleton costumes? They’ve come a long way since the skeleton costume you wore to your school’s Halloween party in third grade. Some are made of make-up and some are suits, but all of them are very scary. The skeletons that look as if they have tendons and muscle still attached to the bone are the most horrific.
#24 Monster
There are too many monsters to name, but unless you put on a kid’s costume, you can create some really nightmarish monsters! Go wild!
#25 Chucky
Do you remember the possessed Chucky doll? There’s a creepy costume for you. If you don’t feel like being Chucky, get a Chucky doll and an old wedding gown, and dress yourself up as the Bride of Chucky. Both are pretty scary.
#26 The Rabbit from ‘Donnie Darko’
Few things have ever creeped me out more than that darned rabbit. If you choose this costume, I hope we don’t cross paths at any Halloween parties, or I’ll have nightmares for sure.
#27 Bloody Pig Person (Pork Grinder)
It has a pig head, wears overalls, and carries a butcher knife. The kids will flee in terror!
#28 Mutilated Rotting Flesh
It’s almost guaranteed that if you can make a costume with enough gore and “rotting flesh” you’ll be able to terrify everyone around you. Get gross.
#29 Texas Chainsaw Massacre’s Leatherface
Do you want to scare the living hell out of someone? Dress like this guy (overalls and a chain saw) and follow him closely wherever he goes. I’ve been followed round by a person in this costume and I wasn’t sure whether to run or kick him. I ran. I would die in a horror flick.
#30 Any “Crazy” Person
Nothing is scarier than human insanity. Show them your idea of crazy!
Sexy
Scaring people is fun, but Halloween is also an opportunity to indulge your inner sex siren. There are so many ways to turn a costume into something hot and sexy! Just shorten the skirt and lower the top a bit, and your ghoul is girly. Here are some sexy options.
#1 Vampire
If you’re wondering why this isn’t in the scary category it’s because these days vampires are most seductive than frightening. Every vampire from Dracula to Edward Cullen has gotten the gal, but we women have our movies as well. Think of “Camilla” and “Lesbian Vampire Killers!” That’s right, even lady vampires are hot!
#2 Naughty Nurse
If you don’t want to be a scrub-wearing zombie nurse you could always be a naughty nurse. Instead of carrying around a frighteningly large needle, you could carry a stethoscope. You’ll want to show a bit of cleavage, or maybe more than a bit. Nurses are definitely a sexy fantasy.
#3 Flight Attendant
Have you ever seen pictures of flight attendants from the 1950s? Those ladies were always gorgeous! They had the cutest figures, adorable skirts, and flirty smiles. Stick an airplane pin on a baby blue skirt suit and you’ve got yourself a costume.
#4 Doctor
Why stop at playing a sexy nurse? Put on a lab coat (and very little else) as you offer to take someone’s pulse. A pair of heels and ruby-red lipstick will definitely add to the seduction factor of this Halloween costume.
#5 Barbie
I’ll admit it: I wanted to be Barbie when I was a kid. She has those long beautiful legs, that perfect hair and such a tiny waist! I’ll never be a Barbie girl, of course, but that doesn’t mean I can’t be Barbie for Halloween. Pull your hair up in a ponytail, get a pair of platform shoes and a sexy (yet sweet) outfit, and smile until your face hurts! There are many different Barbie dolls out there, so this option gives you a lot of flexibility.
#6 Cheerleader
No matter how old you are, you’re going to feel (and look) sexy in a cheerleader outfit.
#7 Anime Girl
Anime costumes are great! Anime heroines always have the brightest hair and the strangest outfits. Get yourself a blue or purple wig, a plastic skirt, and a neon top. Add a few giant accessories and too much eye make-up and you’ve got yourself an anime outfit.
#8 Harley Quinn
If there’s one thing I can say about comic book characters it’s that the ladies are definitely sexy and gorgeous. Out of all the villains in “Batman,” Harley Quinn is definitely the hottest! For this outfit you’ll need to wear red-and-black checkers and pig tails. Make sure you’re displaying some cleavage and showing off your legs.
#9 Wonder Woman
It isn’t just the bad girls who’ve got it going on. Wonder Woman is one of the sexiest super heroes out there! You can find a Wonder Woman outfit at nearly any costume store (and definitely online), including her red boots and gold wrist bands.
#10 Sexy Cop
Do you know the sexiest thing about cops? They come with their own handcuffs. You can be a sexy cop too! Get a button-up dark blue shirt (that’s about two sizes too small) and a matching miniskirt. Attach one of those fake plastic badges and get a pair of dark (or mirrored) sunglasses. Now swing those handcuffs, girl! And don’t be afraid to use them.
#11 BDSM Mistress
If you put on a leather corset, some thigh-high boots and grab yourself a cat o’ nine tails you’ll have the sexiest costume on the block! It’s really difficult to think of anything sexier than a BDSM mistress.
#12 Biker Chick
If there’s one thing men love, it’s a bad girl! A short pleather skirt, some black boots and a Hell’s Angels jacket will give you a sexy Halloween look they’ll be talking about for weeks. A hot woman with a Harley is just about every man’s fantasy.
#13 Prostitute
Of course, you can always dress in sexy clothes and go as a streetwalker. Or recreate Julia Roberts’s “Pretty Woman” outfit for the ultimate sexy h*oker costume.
#14 Sexy Witch
Once again we find ourselves with a highly flexible costume concept. You can go as a frightful witch or you can go as a sexy witch. Green body make-up is all you need if you’re going to be sexy. Just get a black witch’s gown (those costumes are usually very inexpensive) and cut it into a miniskirt. Add red lipstick, show some cleavage, and put on a hat. Don’t forget your broom!
#15 Fairy
Fairy costumes are adorable when they’re on little kids, but those short skirts and glittery wings can turn into something very sexy on a grown woman. Plus, if you cover yourself in body glitter you’ll definitely catch the eye of every man in the room.
#16 Devil
Who say a devil has to be horrifying? Do you remember the “Venus” video from Bananarama? Yeah, she had on that tight red pleather jumpsuit with a sewn-on tail and a pair of sexy devil ears. She put the “hot” in hell. A short red miniskirt and a pitchfork will do the same for you!
#17 Chauffer
All you need for this is a low cut business suit and a sexy chauffer’s cap. Make sure you wear heels and the right amount of sexy make-up. Tell that hot guy you’re eyeing that you’ll take him places he’s never dreamed of!
#18 Tigress
Animal costumes are adorable on little kids. On adults, they can range from silly to va-voom. One of the sexiest animal outfits is the tigress. If you’re not able to find one in stores, simply wear an orange leotard, sew a tail to it, and paint black tiger stripes on it. Give yourself tiger make-up and put on a pair of “kitten” ears for the full effect. Grrrrr, baby!
#19 Flashdance
“She’s a maniac” is what they’ll say when you show up in dance pants and a cut-off t-shirt. Oh yeah, “Flashdance” was definitely one of the sexiest movies of the 80s. You can put on leg warmers, heels, and a sweatband to give yourself that retro sexy look!
#20 Mermaid
Mermaids are sexy. After all, they lure sailors to their deaths with their seductive voices and irresistible bodies. Put on a fin and a bikini top and you’ve got yourself an outfit. Sailors beware!
#21 Poison Ivy
Once again we get to a comic book character. Poison Ivy is one of Batman’s enemies. She’s gorgeous, deadly and very very sexy! Start with green tights and a green bodysuit covered with ivy vines, then add a long red wig. Mother Nature at her sexiest!
#22 Betty Boop
Not all comic book characters are heroes or villains. Betty Boop is one of the sexiest comic characters around, and she was a small, dark-haired woman with quite a figure! Betty Boop was almost softcore porn back in her day, and if you’re a petite woman with a few extra curves you can definitely pull off this look!
#23 Marilyn Monroe
Who doesn’t want to be Marilyn Monroe? This is one of the very sexiest Halloween costumes. Marilyn had so many different styles and looks, so you’re not limited in your options. The two most popular Marilyn costumes are her “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” pink dress and her “Seven Year Itch” white dress. Marilyn is the ultimate sex bomb!
#24 Jessica Rabbit
Just like Betty Boop, Jessica Rabbit is neither a hero nor a villain. She’s a lounge singer with all the right curves. You can be Jessica Rabbit with a long, red, low cut-gown, a pair of purple gloves, and a red wig. Sultry and seductive, Jessica Rabbit is sexy enough to make the human guys sweat!
#25 French Maid
Maids are sexy. If you get yourself a very short maid outfit and walk around with a feather duster this Halloween, then you’ll certainly not be lacking for telephone numbers. A few Ooh La La’s will most certainly help as well. I’d also recommend a pair of fishnet stockings.
#26 Fire Fighter
Are you too hot to handle? Wear your hotness proudly with a sexy firefighter costume! Cut a t-shirt and make it into a halter top, then pull on a pair of tight yellow shorts or a short yellow skirt. Add suspenders and a fireman’s helmet and you have one sexy Halloween costume! You’ll start more fires than you put out.
#27 Jeannie
Remember the old “I Dream of Jeannie” television program? Who else could make a belly button so erotic? A seductive belly-dancing costume is what you need, plus a silk scarf to wear as an accessory. Jeannie is one of the sexiest television characters ever and the perfect sexy Halloween costume.
#28 Pirate
“Pirates of the Caribbean” has not gone out of style! It’s easy to make a sexy pirate costume. All you need is a short skirt, a puffy blouse and an eye patch. You can dress up this flexible costume any way you like. Jewelry, makeup, wigs, hats…everything’s fair game for a pirate. Think bar wench meets steampunk. You’ll hear “booty” jokes all night if you dress like a pirate – or maybe you’ll be telling them!
#29 Black Widow
Batman isn’t the only superhero who’s always surrounded by hot ladies. The Avengers have a sexy superhero as one of their own. Black Widow has short red hair and wears a tight leather jumpsuit. She’s stylish and sexy. Believe me, this costume will keep the guys giving you their numbers.
#30 Princess Leia
Princess Leia was many men’s first fantasy. Not only was she able to handle a gun, but she was sassy and self-assured. And when she was dressed as Jabba the Hutt’s slave, she morphed from smart-mouthed princess into sex idol! Dressing as the enslaved princess Leia is the ultimate in sexy Halloween costumes.
Creative Costumes
Tired of bumping into people whose costumes are inspired by the same character or occupation as yours? Ready to move beyond retail costumes and wear something unique, something that reflects your personal style while highlighting your creativity?
That’s what these costumes are about. Some of these ideas are completely off-the-wall, but they’re all memorable. What better day is there to express your creativity? If you’re prepared to go against the grain, give these creative Halloween costume ideas a try.
#1 SpongeBob SquarePants
Yes, your neighborhood streets may be full of little kids dressed as SpongeBob. But you’re a grownup lady. Who saw that coming? It’s a fun, creative way to spend Halloween night.
#2 Daisy-Head Mayzie
I think I’m going to be Mayzie this year. You see, the Dr. Seuss book of this name was one of my favorites when I was a kid. Plus, this is a really easy outfit. If you can’t find a dark pink dress with light pink buttons and trim, then a pink sweater and jeans will still do the trick. Next, simply wire a large fake daisy onto a headband and wear it sticking straight up out of the center of your head. See? It’s easy.
#3 Garden Gnome
A pair of tights, a long shirt and a red cardboard “dunce” hat will turn you into a garden gnome in no time! (The long white beard is optional.) Bonus points for thinking outside the box and eschewing the familiar “good” garden gnome costume and adopting a radical “zombie garden gnome” persona.
#4 Jack in the Box
Using stiff cardboard, create a box and step inside. Or just get yourself a box large enough to cover your midriff. Leave off the bottom so you’re able to stand in it. Decorate the box with brightly colored stripes to look like a Jack in the Box and dress like a clown to give your costume an authentic look. The brighter the better!
#5 Medusa
“Toga! Toga! Toga!” How can you go wrong with a toga outfit? This one’s easy – perfect for those who don’t have a lot of time or money to invest in an outfit. Gather an old sheet and drape it across one shoulder toga-style and cinch it at the waist with a rope or cord. Add a bunch of cheap, small rubber snakes from the dollar store and wrap them in your hair. Instant Medusa! A few strategically placed bobby pins should hold the snakes in place.
#6 Jack-O’-Lantern
For this you just need your regular clothes, black construction paper, and an orange trash bag. Cut a hole in the bottom of the trash bag large enough to fit over your head and make yourself an arm hole on each side. (If you’ve ever made a poncho out of a garbage bag you already know how to do this.) Cut triangles for the eyes and nose out of black construction paper. Add a toothy mouth and attach all the facial features to the front of the trash bag with glue or double-sided tape. Voila! Instant jack-o’-lantern!
#7 Queen of Hearts
You could go out and purchase a fancy Queen of Hearts outfit or you could make one at home. If you have a red dress (or red sweater) and black pants, you’re good to go. Apply a little white Halloween makeup on your face, going heavy on the eye-shadow and red lipstick. Then add the final touch: cut-out red paper hearts or a bunch of “Queen of Hearts” playing cards taped to your clothing. That’s right, you can go either way with this outfit…but there will be no mistaking who you are this Halloween.
#8 Moving Picture
This is one of the easiest and most creative Halloween costumes you could make. You have the option of dressing up in vintage clothing or wearing your everyday clothes. The thing that makes this costume isn’t what you wear, it’s what you carry. Get yourself a large picture frame (or make one out of sturdy cardboard) and carry it around in front of you. That’s it, you’re instantly a “moving picture”.
#9 Mad Hatter
One of the characters I love most in Alice in Wonderland is the Mad Hatter. Although many consider the Hatter a male role, I think it’s perfectly acceptable for a woman to play this part as well. There are two ways you can dress up for this one. You can either get a Mad Hatter costume (which defeats the creative aspect of this idea, in my opinion), or you can get a bunch of crazy hats. I’d go with the hats. Wear the hats stacked on top of each other or wear a large hat on your head and attach the others to your clothes. That’s one Mad Hatter!
#10 Cigarette Girl
Have you ever wanted to look like one of those old cigarette ladies from the movies? It’s easy! A short frilly skirt (with tulle if you have it), a sexy low-cut top and a little ingenuity are all you need. Once you have your outfit ready and your hair is coiffed and cute, all you have to do is make a portable table. Get yourself a thick piece of cardboard and some rope. Drape the rope over your neck (like an untied scarf) and attach the ends of the rope to the front or sides of the cardboard. Make sure your portable table doesn’t slope toward the ground. Then carry around some candy cigarettes and other Halloween treats on your table. You’ll be the life of the party!
#11 TARDIS
If you’re a “Doctor Who” fan I don’t need to explain what the TARDIS is. I also don’t need to tell you how easy it is to make this costume! Just get yourself a plain blue summer dress and black paint. Use the black paint to make the outline of the phone box on the front of your dress and you’re suddenly a TARDIS. You could do a black dress with blue paint as well, and you can insert as much detail as you’d like. All the other Whovians will be jealous of you!
#12 Black-and-White Movie Star
This costume is easy and creative. You will need a black or gray wig, and all of your clothing needs to be in shades of gray. Now put on gray face makeup, black lipstick, and black shoes. Give yourself a glamorous look by fixing your hair and wearing something sexy. The only thing you need to do is make sure that you have no color showing (your skin needs to be gray and your clothes need to be shades of black and gray). Instant glamour!
#13 Bumble Bee
I love Halloween costumes that save money. All you need for this one is a yellow and black striped sweater. Put on some black face paint and make yourself a pair of wings out of black poster board…now buzz around and be free!
#14 Bubble Girl
If you want to look as if you’re surrounded by bubbles, all you have to do is get a bunch of white and silver balloons. Blow up the balloons to different sizes, then attach them to your clothes and pin them in your hair. I’d suggest white or silver clothing as well. Now get some kids’ party bubbles and blow them into the crowd as your name suggests!
#15 Jellyfish
I have yet to try this one, but I really want to! You’re going to need a large-brimmed hat—maybe an oriental-style bamboo hat from the dollar store. Spray paint the hat silver or light blue, then string strands of lace and pearls all around the brim so they trail down your body, some all the way to your shins. Dress in a long, loose gown of white, silver or blue. You don’t want to show off your curves in this outfit; you want to show off your hat’s “tendrils.” Add some glitter to your clothing and the top of your hat and you’re an instant jellyfish.
#16 Glass Art
You know those modern-art glass sculptures that are starting to appear in corporate lobbies and upscale hotels around the world? You can look like one of them! Just blow up balloons of random shapes and colors, then attach them to your clothes. The balloons you can get for making animal balloons are going to be your best bet for this outfit. Use many, many colors!
#17 Latte
Do you want to be a latte for Halloween? A simple long brown t-shirt will do it! Glue a bunch of cotton balls to the top of your shirt and paint a Starbucks logo on the front. You’re a latte!
#18 Crayon
This one is so easy. First, pick a crayon color (any color). Now get leggings of that color and a long matching t-shirt. Paint the word “crayon” or “Crayola” sideways along the front and back of your shirt. To top it off, add a cone-shaped crayon hat made of construction paper.
#19 Cousin It
A clean mop head (buy one new from the store) covering your face as you mumble your words in a loud-pitched voice will make you Cousin It from “The Addams Family”!
#20 Rosie the Riveter
Have you seen those “We Can Do It!” posters from World War II? Easiest costume ever! Get a blue button-up shirt from a thrift store and tie a yellow bandana on your head. Now push up your shirt sleeve and flex your muscles. You’re the woman!
#21 Leg Lamp
Do you remember the leg lamp from “A Christmas Story”? It seems that this is one of the most popular costumes this Halloween. Create this costume by getting an oversized yellow skirt, making it full with black tulle, attaching black lace to the hem and wearing a sexy pair of fishnet stockings. Wear a black leotard as well so the emphasis is on the “lamp” part of your costume.
#22 Billboard
Need a quick Halloween fix? Turn yourself into an advertisement! Wear an oversized poster board painted with your favorite logo and suddenly you’re a billboard! This is a great last-minute fix for those who didn’t know they had to dress up for a party.
#23 Mrs. Potato Head
I love this one! Turn an old brown potato sack into a dress by cutting out holes for your head and arms. Now, using bright construction paper, make big round eyes, bright red lips and a giant orange nose. Glue them onto your potato sack and you’re all set. Make sure to draw long eyelashes for your Mrs. Potato Head ensemble!
#24 Statue
You can turn yourself into a moving statue with solid gray clothing and matching body paint. While I’ve seen several people adopt this method to celebrate Halloween as a “Weeping Angel” (Whovians know what I’m talking about), the technique applies to other outfits as well. All you need is gray or silver body paint and matching clothes. You must be covered head-to-toe in the same color. Now stand still for long periods of time, then slowly move when required.
#25 Etch A Sketch
Re-create a childhood game with creativity and a bit of poster board. Get gray poster board and give it a red border (this is the Etch A Sketch). Once you’ve got the console ready, use a black marker to make random lines across the screen just like the old game. Wear this across your chest and you’ll have everybody reminiscing about their youth. Don’t forget the white control knobs!
There you have it! The best holiday of the year awaits and thanks to our Halloween costume guide you have a costume to suit every one of your Halloween needs. The only question is, who do you want to be?
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