Halloween Costume Ideas (that might be in your closet already!)
It’s October, which means spooky season, candy, and costumes! Today I have costume ideas that would work for an individual or a group, and even some that would be appropriate for an office while still feeling dressed up.
Now on to the costumes!
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Jungle Cruise
Linen, khakis, boots, maybe a neck scarf! Neutrals and brights (especially jewel tones like emerald!) both acceptable. A good option if it happens to be a warm Halloween where you are! Similar: Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, The Mummy, any explorer/adventurer type!
Anchorman
Follow a specific costume from your favorite anchor-person, OR make up your own! Wear a (pant or skirt) suit, matching or mixed, wear a turtleneck or blouse, consider accessories (like a scarf or sunglasses), and do some big hair! The human torch was denied a bank loan.
Hobbit
Blouse, belt (or corset slash stays), floaty midi skirt (add petticoats for more fluff), and an apron. Bonus points for a flower crown and going barefoot.
Witch
‘90s witch, scary witch, forest witch, any witch! There are so many fun options that you could go with based on what you already have. You could add a (stuffed) animal familiar, or a broom, or a basket with foraged spell ingredients.
Flowers
Look up your favorites, and see my flower posts for more inspiration! Would work especially well as a costume that isn’t too costume-y, depending on your preferences and work dress code. Would make a cute group costume as a “bouquet” or “garden”. Consider having a reference photo or a plant identifier to show off!
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From the Blog Archives
Last year’s Halloween post: There are 15 costumes in that post!
Star Wars post: There are dozens of characters to be inspired by, or you could be a Jedi (tan robes), or a Sith (black with red accents), or a droid (metals), or rebel scum (see post! Similar to adventurer above).
Flower posts (one, two): As I mentioned above, I think flowers make for fun costume inspiration! And the costumes can be very subtle or very pronounced, depending on your preference.
Schitt’s Creek: A great show with a cast of characters that have incredible sartorial variety.
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Group Ideas
Rainbow
Everyone gets a color to wear as much of as possible!
* Bonus points for Pantone name tags.
Modern Sailor Moon
Everyone gets a pleated skirt and a planet with a color scheme!
* Bonus points for having each sailor scout, tuxedo mask, AND the cats (Artemis and Luna)!
Decades
Everyone gets to dress like a different decade!
* Bonus points for photos in chronological order, and/or for doing versions of the same outfit in different time periods.
Couples
Dress like each other!
* Bonus points for involving more couples.
Addam’s Family
You could be one of the main characters, or make up your own members of the extended family.
* Bonus points for backstory!
The Matrix
There are so many cool character costumes to pick from, or make up your own character! What would you look like in the Matrix? Should include sunglasses.
* Bonus points for including an Agent in your group!
Also, check out Studio DIY and her archives for a TON of brilliant ideas!
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Are you dressing up for Halloween? If so, as what?
And please please PLEASE let me know if you take any of my suggestions. It would make my holiday!