October is that time of the year when pumpkins, horror movies and candies are acceptable in abundance! But the best part still will be putting together a Halloween costume. It is a chance to become someone or something that you are not. While you can always go for a costume that focuses on gore, there’s no harm in leaning into the whimsical side of Halloween. After all, it is a holiday to be silly so not let your costume be your mini escape from reality? These people did just that, created a one-of-a-kind costume and ruled their Halloween parties!
Witch Doctor And Voodoo Doll
If you are a couple who like the scary side of Halloween and don’t shy away from dressing in coordinated costumes, this one might be for you. It has not been overdone, is still scary and easy for other people to understand. We are in love with the detailing this couple has done in their costumes but you can always opt for a simpler design if you are short on time. If you arrive at the party in this costume, you will hear the entire room gasping in unison!
Easy Bake Oven
Every child dreamed of owning an easy bake oven but most of us didn’t get one because our parents deemed it too dangerous! As an adult or even a teen, you might be a little too grown up for this toy but that doesn’t mean you can’t be it for Halloween! You can bring back the 90s with this easy to make costume. All you need is a cardboard box, some colored paper and sketch pens. That’s not too much to live a childhood fantasy, right?
The Mad Hatter
The 2016 movie about the adventures of Alice in wonderland brought back the crazy character of Mad Hatter in a big way! He is a step above what we had read in the story book so it makes sense that people are drawn towards him for their Halloween costume idea. This woman brought her A-game to Halloween with this unique costume. The big hat, colorful scarves and a full face of makeup leave no doubt about whom she’s dressed as. That is the dedication we love for Halloween!
A Formal Apology
If you are lazy and punny, this might be your dream Halloween costume idea. With minimal effort required to put this together, you are guaranteed to get some giggles and appreciation from friends who understand intelligent humor. Find a formal outfit (suit or dress) and just add an apology in big bold letters. Just print it out on a paper and pin it to your suit jacket or have it painted on a sash. Now you can sashay around the party looking like a ‘formal apology’!
A Pastel Unicorn
The imaginary animal that we all love is a great Halloween costume opportunity. It is colorful, magic and easy to put together. Those are pretty much the keywords anyone would want in their costume! There are more ways to come up with a unicorn costume than we can count. From a rainbow tutu skirt to a rainbow tail, there are so many options to get the look. But what will convince people you are a unicorn is the horn and perhaps you can add some glitter to eliminate all doubts!
The Flintstones
Dressing up as characters from a romanticized Stone Age setting, it can’t get any more Halloween than that! The much loved animated sitcom from the 60s is still fresh in everyone’s memories and taking advantage of it for a costume is a brilliant move. Women have been spinning off the whole Wilma and Betty friendship for Halloween. But if you’ve got a big family, the idea of walking into a party as Fred and Barney with their wives and kids is so tempting. Let’s go back to the stones!
A Balloon Animal
Pairing nostalgia with Halloween can lead to some brilliant costume ideas. Things from childhood inspire so many people every year in their quest to come up with an out-of-the-box idea for their Halloween look. One of those people took inspiration from the iconic balloon animals! A couple of yards of fabric with some stuffing in it, with the right proportions you have yourself as a balloon animal. It is super cost effective and you are sure to get some laughs at the party. Plus you got to live your childhood all over again!
Google Maps
If you don’t want to go the romantic route this Halloween, you might want to do what this couple did- went as Google maps! Being the complimentary points A and B, they can be stuck together through the party or move in different circles and still make sense! You can copy this look with a pair of grey t-shirts, some yellow tape and as much detailing as you like. P.S. don’t forget to customize the road names from your town!
Gomez And Morticia Adams
No matter how many new and unique ideas come up every year, sometimes there is no way to beat the classics. The world learnt it when Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner arrived as Gomez and Morticia Adams for Halloween 2018. Sophie had already set the bar so high for costumes with her Sansa Stark character but the couple totally nailed this one. Sophie’s dead makeup complimented her black outfit while Joe went the extra mile by donning a pinstripe suit, a pencil mustache and a fake hand on the shoulder!
Bob Ross And The Painting
Is there anything more soothing than Bob Ross painting on a canvas? He has both entertainment and swag. What more do you need for your Halloween costume? All it takes is a wig, a canvas tapped onto your partner, some paints and just your regular blue shirt and jeans. A costume that’s so simple and easy to put together is bound to make everyone laugh. This idea may not be that new but there’s always room for creative liberty and a lot can happen there!
A Piñata Explosion
What would happen if four beautiful girls walked into a Halloween party dressed like a piñata? All eyes would turn to them just like a sunflower turns towards sun! These girls surely had a night of limelight and what did it take? Just some basic black tank tops and skirts with a little DIY action. Cut up pieces of crepe paper glued on the clothes and two cones stuck to the head. That’s easy to replicate and you can even use felt instead of paper for a sturdier costume. Let the colors splash!
Channeling Serena Williams
Remember the time the French Open issued a ban on Serena William’s black catsuit? She clapped back by wearing a tutu to kick open the U.S. Open! That was an iconic outfit and a moment that will go down in history. So why not live that moment again on Halloween as Serena herself? A black t-shirt or body suit paired with a black tutu skirt is one of the easiest to put together. Just add a tennis racket and probably some tennis balls to take it to the next level!
‘It’s Raining Men’
Sometimes drawing inspiration from everyday things for a Halloween costume gets monotonous. What if no celebrity or regular things are making you jump up with a costume idea? Look towards music for inspiration just like this woman! Wearing a raincoat and rain boots, she has brought her own take of the song ‘It’s Raining Men’ by The Weather Girls. Just some cutouts of handsome men glued on an umbrella like rain drops and an epic Halloween costume is born!
A Not-So-Scary Scarecrow
Long working hours and not enough off-days to figure out a Halloween costume, we’ve all been there at least once in our life. But we still don’t want to suck out the joy from this holiday by going to a party wearing a simple t-shirt that says, ‘This is my costume’. If you’ve got an old gardening hat and can just about manage to throw on some make-up, you can be a scarecrow, a not-so-scary one! Picking some leaves and hay from the garden can be a nice touch too!
Cereal Killer
We’ve all seen the serial killer costume at Halloween a couple of times. But smart people put a punny twist to overdone costume ideas and come up with something unique. Like this girl turned serial to cereal and blew everyone’s minds with her costume. She took an old white dress and splattered some fake blood on it for extra effect. She then proceeded to glue empty cereal boxes to ace the pun game. To seal the deal she brought some fake weapons and gave a fierce killer look!
Prom King And Queen
Once in your life, you can become the prom king or queen without having to compete with 100 other people your age. That time is a Halloween party! So what if you didn’t win the title back in high school? You can live that dreamy fantasy any year in October. This is a brilliant couple’s costume idea as it is but if you want a Halloween spin on it, you could always add the zombie factor. Throw in some fake blood and wounds to your tiara decked ensemble and viola!
A Gumball Machine
So many people prefer to dress up as things for Halloween instead of imitating famous people. From coffee cups to fruits, people are pulling off all sorts of outfits. So why not dress up as a gumball machine? This blast from the past costume idea is guaranteed to bring joy to the party. Just like it did to this woman who created her own costume out of pom-poms and some felt she added to an old red skirt. This idea is easy, brilliant and has the nostalgia factor, can it get any better?
Throwback To 80s Workout
Remember the era when big hair and neon was all the rage? 80s were bold and in your face, just what Halloween costumes are all about! It is a genius move to put the two together for an original costume. A big puffy wig, neon tracksuit or leg warmers complete with a bodysuit and tights and bam, you are ready to rock and roll. Take it up a notch higher and carry a boom box to the party!
Miss Universe
Who hasn’t wanted to enter a beauty pageant and win the title? Not many of us could live that dream but Halloween is that time of the year when we can be who we wanted to be or at least pretend! So ladies, you can dress up as Miss Universe and live that fantasy, at least for a day. This woman took that idea a notch higher by adding planet cutouts to her dress to get a more literal version. Adding a crown, a bouquet and a sash just sealed the deal.
An Avocado Toast
It is adorable when the whole family dresses up in one cohesive look? There are so many ways people are doing this but if you want to keep it simple, an avocado toast is just perfect. Separately they are avocado, egg and toast but when they take a family picture for Halloween, they become the avocado toast! In case you have more than 4 members, you can throw in some bacon and coffee to turn it into a breakfast theme costume.
Harry And Hermione
It doesn’t get more magic than Harry Potter! Whoever first thought of imitating this character for Halloween, hats off to them! Not only are these two the smartest wizards of Hogwarts but it is also wicked easy to assemble their look. Borrow graduation robes, put on a sleek grey pants and sweater look with a white button down and throw in an owl in a birdcage for good measure. A little make-up to create Harry’s famous scar, some cheap wands bought online and you’ve done it!
Filter Or No Filter
So many people prefer to do couple’s costumes for Halloween but often times it ends up inducing straight up cringe. But this couple came up with an idea that hasn’t been done over and over again. Dressed in practically the same outfit, this couple is showing two sides to the photos posted on social media. The man dressed as the ‘no filter’ version while the girl added some makeup and a butterfly hair accessory to imitate a ‘filter’. We can safely say we know who won the best dressed at the party!
A Gang Of Bad Princesses
The idea of dressing up as a Disney princess never really fades from any woman’s mind. But sometimes once we are all grown up, we don’t necessarily want to be the cutesy Miss Goody two-shoes. This group of girls found a solution with their ‘bad’ take on princesses! Dressed as the famous Disney princesses, these women are holding signs for a funny and slightly irreverent take on their fairy tales. While Cinderella is evading house arrest, Ariel is convicted for piracy of human legs. If that’s not witty, we don’t know what is!
Men In Black
What’s a last minute Halloween costume idea for a bunch of Wall Street financial advisors? Channel your inner ‘Men In Black’ vibe with the wardrobe you already have! A black suit with black sunglasses and you are ready in less than 5 minutes. Of course if you’ve got some extra time at your disposal and some extra creativity churning, some giant fake guns would elevate the look. The best part is that if the party continues till the next morning, you can simply walk into office in your costume (minus the guns)!
A Group Of Party Animals
If you call yourself a party animal, why not tell that do the world on Halloween? You don’t have to get drunk at the party to do that but instead, dress as a PARTY ANIMAL, literally! Get out that leopard print dress you have hanging in your closet, glue some ears on a hairband and put that eyeliner to use for a cute nose and whiskers. Dress up as a cute animal, wear a party hat and go around the party blowing your noisemakers!
Dunkin’ Donuts
America runs on Dunkin’ Donuts so why not run your Halloween on it? Take a moment to think about it and you’ll realize this makes perfect sense, at least it did to this family! It is cute how the two girls are dressed up like donuts while the mom is rocking as a blended drink! The father completes the family picture posing as a server. The best part is that they can all go to separate parties, look complete but come back and get a family photo!
Cruella De Vil
The fictional character from ‘The Hundred and One Dalmatians’ was one of the most hated villains of all time. She is ruthless and greedy but we can’t deny the fact that she is stylish! So why not bring her into Halloween as a costume? This woman understands that the black and white wig is a central piece for this look. The fur cape, pearls and the cigarette holder are the fine details we love about the costume. But the highlight is her dog who she dressed as a Dalmatian!
Photo Strip Frame
Who doesn’t have at least one photo strip of themselves while stuffed into a photo booth? We’ve all been there, alone or sometimes with friends. So when you are planning your next Halloween costume, a nod to these happy times can be a good idea. All one needs to pull this off is a bunch of close-up shots while making weird faces (in the same outfit). Put them all together on furring strips and you are good to go. Just don’t forget to staple it to yourself if you want your hands free at the party!
Instagram Dog Filter
People have being doing their own iterations of Instagram for Halloween for a while now. It has been the rage and we totally understand why. The app is gaining followers by the minute! Plus the color palette of the logo is vibrant which translates well into costumes. But you can take it a step ahead by going as the Instagram dog filter. A hairband with dog ears, some make-up on the nose and a red noisemaker will give you the look. That cardboard cut-out is a must too!
Starbucks Coffee
What better way to tell the world how much you love Starbucks than dressing up as a coffee cup? It is such an easy look to put together and the results are always spot-on. A dress the color of the coffee you like and some tulle for the foamy top can translate into the perfect costume. Get the edge with a few accessories like a foam-like headband, a straw stuffed in the dress and of course, a real Starbucks cup!
Just A Social Butterfly
This has to be the perfect embodiment of the ‘social butterfly’ personality trait! Who said Halloween is only about dressing up as something you are not? People can go representing who they really are and this woman is doing exactly that! Her take on a ‘social butterfly’ is very literal. Donning a pair of butterfly wings and an antenna headband, she has covered her outfit with logos of popular social media platforms. This combination of social and butterfly is fire!
Sanderson Sisters From Hocus Pocus
Who hasn’t watched Hocus Pocus to get into the Halloween spirit? The story of 3 witches resurrected after 300 years brought a new love for a cocktail of witches and comedy! If you are a gang of 3 girls, going to a Halloween party as the Sanderson sisters is one brilliant idea. Just raid your local vintage store for full skirts, billowy blouses, and corsets. Top it all with the right wigs and voila, you are the witch sisters from Hocus Pocus!
A Deviled Egg
One Halloween costume idea that can be for a single person as well as a couple’s costume has to be deviled egg. Whoever thought about ‘devil+egg = deviled egg’ was a genius! There are so many ways to do this costume, you can split it into two costumes: devil and an egg or like this woman did, be a deviled egg on your own. We love how this costume allows a baby bump to be flaunted without taking away the attention from the punny costume!
Alien And NASA Astronaut
If you are planning a celestial themed wedding, this costume is the perfect way to set the tone. The combination of a spaceman and an alien is both funny and endearing. It you want a couple’s costume without making it too cheesy, this might be it! We are living for this girl’s shiny ensemble and glitter makeup. Her interpretation of an alien is definitely glamorous and we are not complaining. The headband with bobbing antenna is the cherry on the cake!
Corpse Bride
If this woman was trying to scare away her boyfriend then she has probably succeeded! We can’t say if she got married or found a new boyfriend at the Halloween party but she surely made a statement. She went above and beyond in embracing the character by not only painting her face, but also covering her entire body in a deathly color. We are impressed by the little touches of exposed bones in the arm and leg. Then there’s no overlooking the skeleton of her dog!
The River Vixens
Anyone who has ever read the Archie Comics is obsessed with Riverdale, the TV series that has been the hot topic since 2017! So naturally it makes sense to want to dress up as The River Vixens (the official cheerleading group for Riverdale) for Halloween. It is the best combination of our comic-reading and pom-pom days! These two girls went as the River Vixens and brought some glamour to the Halloween party! All it took them were some gym shorts and socks pulled from their wardrobes matched with the official t-shirts. Easy!
Dentist And Tooth Fairy
Couple’s Halloween costumes are so overdone that most people often experience straight up cringe from the idea of a coordinating costumes with their significant other. This couple found a solution in an idea that is still fresh. The guy dressed in blue scrubs and a face mask might not be an iconic dentist but together with his woman, he probably stole the show at the Halloween party. That glittery skirt, white top and a tooth wand is leaving no room for doubt that she is a tooth fairy!
Lady Liberty
Nothing screams patriotism on Halloween like entering a party dressed as Lady Liberty! It is classic, can transition from sophisticated to sexy and nobody will ask who you are. Do any other costume ideas tick all these boxes? Another reason you might love this idea is its ease of putting together. All procrastinators know the struggle of finding an outfit at the last minute. This woman’s take on Liberty Lady needed a blue dress, any book wrapped in blue paper, and a torch and headpiece made from felt. What’s easier than this?
Jack And Jill
This couple was inspired from a nursery rhyme for their Halloween costume. We have to say they brought nostalgia to Halloween like nothing else could! The best part is that nobody at the party would have thought of this. The guy put on his regular jeans and shirt, added a pair of suspenders and a bandage on the head since he ‘broke his crown’. Jill is looking like the perfect farm girl with a pail of water and some grease and dust since ‘she came tumbling after’!
The Cheetah Girls
If you were a teen in the 2000s there is no way you were not in love with The Cheetah Girls. This American girl group was all the rage back then so it is time to bring back their magic on Halloween! These girls are perfectly channeling the energy of Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams, Sabrina Bryan, and Raven-Symoné. What did it take? They simply had to dust off their old velour track suits, put on some headbands and master a throwback pose!
A Couple Of Boxers
Did you postpone shopping for your Halloween costume to the point that you had basically a half hour lunch break to figure it out? You can take inspiration from these girls who dressed up as boxers. Pull out your gym clothes, get a dressing robe to wear over it, and put on some socks and trainers. Bandage your hands and get the sporty look with boxer braids. If you are good at makeup, just splash some bruises under the eyes and you are set to go!
Dot Eating Pac-Man
There is nobody in this world who doesn’t love or has at least heard of the Japanese video game Pac-Man. So it only makes sense that some people want to bring this famous character into a Halloween party as a costume. There are different versions of this costume and all of them are equally awesome. Since the game first arrived in 1980, it has some nostalgia for the adults today. Dressing up as this video game character is just a way to cherish the good old days!
The Rubik’s Cube
This frustrating little cube has returned to the scene and people are trying their luck with solving it. It is especially popular with the teens but very few are actually getting lucky with it. But that doesn’t mean you have to let go of the chance to turn this into a Halloween costume! In fact, it is a brilliant way to deceive people into believing you may have actually solved this mysterious thing!
A Pack Of Crayons
One Halloween costume idea that makes sense for an individual and also as a group costume is dressing up as a crayon. There are so many ways to do this- you can either buy a full blown crayon costume or even DIY your own thing with minimum supplies. Just any monochrome outfit would do with a matching hat that looks like a cone. You can use cardstock or even normal paper for the hat. If you are feeling really fancy, perhaps some face paint would elevate your crayon look!
Netflix And Chill
Holiday season can mean different things, for some it might be about shopping while others might see it as a time to host parties. But there are people who live by the motto ‘Netflix and chill’. They need representation and these women are doing just that! Wearing coordinating t-shirts, these best friends are getting their point across in style and class. This might be the easiest costume on this list, so all the lazy bones can tune in their spidey senses for inspiration!
Hot Air Balloon
We have all wanted to be in a hot air balloon at least once. The idea of cruising through the skies in a basket that is held up with a balloon is both thrilling and romantic. Whether it is the fear of heights or not having an opportunity, so many of us haven’t lived this fantasy. Halloween can change that! So what if you can’t be in a hot air balloon, you can always be one! A cardboard box, a bunch of Helium balloons and some creativity is all you need to pull this off!
Enchanted By Emoji
It is the era of texting with emojis! People don’t want to type actual words while chatting with friends unless an emoji absolutely can’t justify their thoughts! So it makes complete sense to dress up as your favorite emoji to a Halloween party. Of course it’s not a new idea but it is brilliant which is why it has gone viral! People are using cardboards to create the emoji and then gluing it onto their plain black shirts. It doesn’t get easier than that and you can expand on it for the entire family!
Rock Paper Scissors
If your idea for Halloween is an ode to childhood then you probably want to see what these girls came up with. Their Halloween costume is a nod to the game- Rock Paper Scissors. Paper cutouts in the shape and design of paper and scissors are perfect while a grey sheet stuffed with foam became the ‘rock’. Just to make sure people got it right, all three girls are wearing headbands with ‘rock’, ‘paper’ and ‘scissors’ on them. The nostalgia factor of this one is off the charts!
Librarian On Silent Mode
A costume idea that works wonderfully for both adults and kids, and yet people haven’t explored it much! Imagine entering as a smartly dressed librarian and every single person in the party has their eyes on you. A white Peter Pan collar blouse, midi length plaid skirt and a cardigan is all you need to turn into a librarian for Halloween and of course, some books in the crook of your arm. P.S. don’t forget to tell people to keep quiet!
Holy Guacamole
Is there anyone who hasn’t used this expression for their surprised state of mind? This girl decided to get literal with this expression and turn it into a costume for Halloween. It is a relatively easy look to put together. There are so many ways that this can be done and we love how her take is a little fancier. Angel wings and a tiara to match give her the ‘holy’ look while a mint dress with avocadoes on it makes up the guacamole. Cute and simple, just perfect!
