Spooky season has been great so far, but Halloween is close at hand. As you may already be receiving invitations, if you haven’t already found your perfect Halloween costume, here are some recommendations to make sure you fit right in.
Superman and Lois
With the release of the new Superman movie, it has never been a better time to be a fan of DC comics. For an easy solo or couples costume, dressing up as Clark Kent or Lois Lane is the obvious way to go. Using some stuff sitting in your closet, a white button up, tie, pants, glasses and maybe a Superman shirt, you can play the role of the perfect Daily Planet reporter.
If you’re in the mood to bring a little hope, you can always dress up in the iconic Superman suit or even take on the role of any of the new “Justice Gang” members.
Elphaba and Glinda
In the same vein of iconic and beloved movies right now, dressing up like Galinda Upland or Elphaba Thropp is always a perfect choice. For Glinda, a cute pink dress would do the trick, and for Elphie, a black dress will do nicely. Whether you decide to paint yourself green or just wear some green gloves and tights, emulating the wonders of the Emerald City is always a good look. And as a bonus, you can reuse it when “Wicked: For Good” releases this November.
Rodrick Heffley
This one may seem a little out of nowhere if you haven’t been on TikTok in recent days, but it is never a bad time to bring back iconic characters for the 2010s. Dressing up as everyone’s favorite rocker older brother can never go wrong. His costume is super simple: gets some jeans and a white t-shirt, take a marker and write “Loded Diper” on the front. To make it a little more punk rock, cut the collar or the sleeves off the shirt. Oh, and don’t forget the eyeliner!
Monster High
When it comes to Halloween, there are a group of monsters that do it like no one else. The students of Monster High have always been fashion forward icons, so if you want a scary cool costume, they might be the choice for you. Whether you decide to go with the color palette of the characters or try to recreate every detail, it’s easy to say that you’ll undoubtedly look drop-dead gorgeous.
Schoolhouse Rock
Keeping on the theme of childhood, bringing back the iconic parts about civics class wouldn’t hurt. Hopefully everyone remembers the “I’m Just a Bill,” song, which taught us how laws are made with the catchest tone known to man. Dressing in white and wearing a little pin that says “Bill” could be just the niche and nostalgic idea you need.
Snoopy
Dressing up as the coolest dog around will never not be a good idea. Snoopy has had many lives and done so many things, it wouldn’t be too hard to find one of these iconic moments to recreate. You could get some dog ears and a shirt that says “Cool Joe,” or wear a white sweater or brown aviator jacket with a red scarf.
King Julian and Mort
On the idea of famous animals, dressing up as the iconic pair from Madagascar is a possibility. Mort’s love for King Julian is one of the most memorable parts of the Madagascar films and shows, so channel your inner lemur and have fun. To dress up as King Julian, an all-grey outfit would work, with a tail and a crown or even his iconic head piece. Mort is a little easier, only needing a brown outfit and a tail.
Hamilton
With the 10th anniversary of the Tony Award-winning show Hamilton recently passing, as well as the recent Tik Tok trends, dressing up as one of the founding fathers might be the way to go. Getting a white shirt or blouse, a vest and drawing on Lin Manuel Miranda’s unmistakable goatee will for sure make the night memorable.
Sinners
With one of the best films of the year returning to theaters this Halloween, dressing as any of Sinners characters would be perfect, especially the twin brothers Smoke and Stack. To channel the meanest twins this side of the Mississippi, you’ll need a vest, pants or a skirt, ties and a hat that is either blue or red, depending on which of the twins is your favorite. Dressing up a Pearline or Mary would be easy too, with yellow or pink silk dresses to fit the juke joint style.
Scooby Doo
To end the list of many costume ideas, the Mystery Gang will always serve as a solid Halloween costume choice. Whether it’s Shaggy and Scooby, Velma and Daphne or Daphne and Fred, a group of teen detectives always makes the night better. For Fred, jeans, a light colored sweater and an orange scarf would work. Velma is the typical orange sweater and red skirt, and Daphne is a full purple outfit with the green ascot. For Shaggy, the simple green shirt and brown pants always work, and to tie it all together, an all-brown outfit with dog ears will represent Scooby well.
