If you haven’t already started thinking of your Halloween costume a week into October, you’re already behind. Luckily this list of ideas for any arrangement of people will help catch you back up to speed.
Solo:
- Marie Antoinette: With lots of blush and a big white wig, you can fulfill your dreams of becoming royalty for the night. Whether you choose to find your inspiration from more historical fashion or the Sofia Coppola movie version, make sure to bring some cake to whatever festivities you are attending.
- Spot from “Spider-Verse:” If you have at least a few pieces of white clothing and black construction paper you can pull this easy costume off. If you want to really commit, make it a craft by painting the spots on a white morph suit.
- “Girl with A Pearl Earring:” For a more refined look, use fabrics and clothing you have in your own house to replicate this famous Dutch oil painting. Your high school art history teacher would be proud.
- Fancy Nancy: If you are now a maximalist hoarder who can’t get rid of any shiny, shimmery, feathery item in your closet, then you probably grew up reading the “Fancy Nancy” books too. You’ll finally be able to wear all of the things in the back of your closet that are a little too avant garde for everyday wear.
- Harley Quinn in her Caution Tape Jacket: If you want to spend the next month on a project, fully dive in with Harley Quinn’s most iconic look in “Birds of Prey” (in my personal opinion). Good luck finding a bunch of caution tape to cut up.
Duo:
- Snoopy and Woodstock: For a costume that any generation will love, choose these two beloved “Peanuts” characters who don’t get enough time to shine in the Halloween costume world. If a beagle and a yellow bird aren’t really your speed, you can also choose from the countless other duos of Charlie Brown’s friends.
- Vanessa and Candice: If you want to rock the leather jacket and preppy looks, I insist that you learn the iconic “Busted” song and choreo. This duo would not be complete without the stylized hip pops and sassy lyrics that these two ladies demand.
- Princess and the Pea: If you can convince your significant other to dress up as the most menial of vegetables for the night, this costume is for you two. It’s the perfect pairing; a sleepy, pajama-ed princess and a legume.
- Frog and Toad: Another costume to please the crowd no matter the age, these two amphibians are the epitome of friendship. Pull out your earth tones and corduroy for this timeless dynamic duo.
- Scott and Ramona: For people who have roller skating or electric guitar skills, this manic pixie dream girl and awkward boy pairing might be perfect for you. You and your partner can pretend to fight video game bosses the whole night long, which I think is a wonderful plus.
Group:
- “H20, Just Add Water:” For this costume, you can either choose to go full mermaid tail at the magical Moon Pool, or sport a casual Australian beachy style. This costume is great to adapt for any size group as there are plenty of core and side characters who come in and out each season.
- Different bears: If you want to be truly original, consider making your friends dress up as the Sleepytime Tea Bear, Smokey the Bear, or the Cocaine Bear. If someone wants to show their school spirit, encourage them to buy a kilt and honor the respectable Scotty Bear.
- Cocktails: If you love to be the life of the party, consider making your friend group dress up as the most delectable selection of alcoholic drinks. Whether fruity or bitter, you can really focus on the flavors of the different beverages with a range of colors, or even quirky earrings.
- “Hunger Games:” Whether you’re a 2010s dystopian die-hard fan, or are excited for the new “Songbirds and Snakes” movie, there are dozens of vibrant characters to choose your group arrangement from. This look can be as earthy as a district citizen or as gaudy as a capital bourgeoisie member.
- “Animal Crossing:” Another option with hundreds of characters to pick from, these little villagers make the cutest pick-your-favorite arrangement. Whether you’re Tom Nook or Isabelle, people are going to love the ingenuity.
Whatever costume arrangement you choose to pick, have a happy Halloween, Highlanders!
