October 17th, 2020 | Updated on March 5th, 2024
Ready to make this Halloween unforgettable? Wondering what costume will turn heads and bring the spooky vibes? Look no further!
We’ve gathered the top 8 Halloween costume ideas that will make your night truly memorable. From classic monsters to creative pop culture picks, let’s dive into the world of frightful fun!
1. Ghost
For a no-hassle concept, you can’t go wrong with a ghost costume! Dress up in a colourful sheet to look like a Pacman ghost or a white sheet for a simple and classic take on one of the most timeless and spooky characters of them all.
2. Vampire
Break out a cape and put on some fake teeth for another easy costume idea.
If you’re good at make-up or know someone who is, it might be worth your while to give yourself an even eerier look with white face paint and dark shadows to create that sunken-eye look. Bonus points if you use fake blood to up the scare factor!
3. Pumpkin
Perhaps one of the easiest, yet quirkiest, costume ideas out there is the simplest . . . a pumpkin! Modify a long orange t-shirt or make yourself a large cardboard cut-out that you can wear. Get creative with face make-up and hats to spruce up your overall look.
4. Witch / Wizard
Halloween also happens to be World Magic Day so it’s the perfect opportunity to put on some robes, a pointy hat, and walk around as a witch or wizard for the day.
Any long, Medieval-style clothing will work. Add accessories to make your outfit more unique . . . and don’t forget about your wand!
5. Egyptian Mummy
Got some old white fabric or sheets lying around? Upcycle it by cutting it up in strips, wrapping it around your body, and pinning it in place for an eerie, Egyptian mummy look.
Go the extra mile by staining the fabric with tea or coffee for an aged effect, and pair with a stiff walk and outstretched arms to fully own the costume!
6. Joker
Dress up as one of the most iconic villains of the century.
You’ll need a purple coat with pants to match, a green vest, and some willingness to try your hand at face make-up using white, blue, and red face paint.
Use a good reference photo to copy the look as precisely as possible.
7. Bettlejuice
You’ve seen the film . . . now dress up as the most famous and annoying poltergeist in cinema!
You’ll need a black and white striped suit, white face paint – and lots and lots of hairspray.
Once again, using a good reference photo will work wonders to make the costume look as close to the original character as possible.
8. The Mad Hatter
Bring a touch of Wonderland to the spookiest day of the year with a Mad Hatter costume.
It can be as simple or elaborate as you want it to be . . . just make sure to include a Top Hat to pull it off! Add white face paint and a wig to make the character more recognisable.
Inspired by our list of costume ideas? Let us know whether you plan to go with one of our ideas this year in the comments below!
