Halloween is upon us, and you haven't chosen a costume yet. What's more, you have a certain shortage of ideas. Don't worry, there are tons of ways to get creative, cheap and original ideas for a disguise. This article will help you choose the perfect Halloween costume for you.
Steps
Step 1. Find out your personal style
Are you sexy? Scary? Fun? Cute? Lively? Nervous? The Halloween costume is a great excuse to throw out a side of you that you usually can't show by disguising it with something funny, whimsical or scary. You can also emphasize a part of yourself that everyone already knows and loves, such as being funny, flirtatious, or bright. To find the right style for you, think about what you wear every day and what kind of clothes make you feel comfortable. This alone should help you envision a suitable costume instantly. For example, do you usually wear nice skirts? Clothes? Some jeans? Can you pair any of these dresses with more extravagant garments to create a costume (for example, you could put a cape over jeans or a witch hat over an evening dress)? Also, think about what colors you normally wear. If you're wearing black colored clothing, you probably don't want to dress up as a fairy - although a dark fairy costume might prove to be a good option. If you like light colors, think of pumpkins, elves, fairies, ghosts, rainbows and similar costumes. If you like darker colors, think goths, vampires, skeletons, sorcerers, etc. However, don't be afraid to shuffle the cards on the table: it's Halloween, and everything is allowed.
- Another idea is to think about recovering the costumes you wore in previous years. Can you reuse or modify them to create a new costume? You don't have to wear a costume that exactly matches your personality, however dressing up as someone or something that is in line with you is a sensible choice.
- Think about your interests. What do you like to do? Make a list of the things you like: sports, cosplay, cooking, video games, disguises, reading… For example, if you like football, dress up as a famous footballer; if you like a certain TV show, dress up as your favorite character. If you like animals or food, dress up as an animal or treat. Match the options in the list to the items you have available and be creative.
Step 2. Give yourself a limited budget
Halloween costumes can be cheap or very expensive, so it's very important that you have a clear idea of how much you want to spend and what you want to spend. When choosing, remember to always check what is included in the costume, as many costumes will turn out to be much better investments than others when you consider this. For example, a costume that includes a shirt, pants, hat, wig and belt is a better deal than most when you consider that you will get the whole lot for the price of one costume. On the other hand, if you absolutely want a single dress or costume that is at the same price, consider carefully whether or not it is worth the extra money you will spend compared to the single lot it used to be - and, more importantly, whether or not it fits into your budget.. Generally, it is recommended to set aside a budget of at least € 20-40 for a costume, as the best disguises fall within this price range.
Keep an eye on the sales. There are often sales, in the period close to Halloween. Make sure you keep an eye on your balances by checking advertisements on TV, on the internet and in newspapers. If you do, you can buy a great costume for a fistful of money. If there are no balances around, use (if you have any) coupons or gift cards
Step 3. Keep time in mind
If you're planning on getting yourself a costume for Halloween, make sure you have enough time to get it right. Get an idea of what you want at least a month before Halloween, and if you want to make your own costume, give yourself at least two more weeks to finish and fix it. Even if it seems early to you, trust that thinking ahead guarantees better results and gives you time to change and add elements to the costume as needed.
Try not to buy a costume at the last minute, because the best are the first to leave. Also, among what remains, there may not be costumes of your size or your taste
Step 4. Check the weather
It's important to be prepared for any type of weather - bring a poncho, raincoat, and boots to put on to protect your swimsuit if necessary.
- Check the weather both the days before and the day of Halloween itself. This will help you decide what to wear (or not to wear) when you go out, and whether or not to bring an umbrella.
- If it's hot, don't wear heavy leggings, a jacket, or a heavy costume. Avoid multiple layers and clothes that are too thick. Lighter colors are better than dark ones. Gather your hair in a bun or ponytail to avoid getting too hot. However, if a jacket is needed (if your outfit is inappropriate), find another costume.
- If it's cold, cover up. Wear a jacket and put a t-shirt under your swimsuit to avoid getting cold. Also try wearing boots.
Step 5. Think of a group costume
If you go trick-or-treating with your friends, one way to make money on having an original costume is to get yourself a group costume. It would be a lot of fun for viewers to see a handful of identical characters come to their doors to ask for treats. Choose whether to have identical costumes or to simply follow a theme (e.g. Sesame Street characters). Evaluate well with your friends before choosing an idea that doesn't convince everyone.
Sometimes there are good online discounts for batches of 3, 4 or more costumes
Method 1 of 1: Costume ideas
Step 1. Are you still without ideas?
Here are some interesting ones ready for you:
- The classics - Witch, Ghost, Frankenstein, Mummy, Angel, Fairy, Mermaid, Werewolf, Vampire, Princess, Devil, Pirate.
- Sesame Street - Oscar, Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster.
- Harry Potter - Harry, Hermione, Ron, Snape, Voldemort, Dumbledore.
- SpongeBob - Spongebob, Patrick, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, Plankton.
- Twilight - Bella, Edward, Jacob.
- Animals - Cat, Dog, Horse, Mouse.
- Others - Albert Einstein, Poodle, Nerd, Cheerleader.
- New Worlds - Costumes from other cultures.
Advice
- Make sure the costume is comfortable. You'll be walking down the street or at a party, so you need to be able to walk around in costume.
- Don't be afraid to start too early! There is nothing wrong with starting to make the costume in September.
- Halloween costumes usually don't include shoes, socks or stockings, so you'll need to buy these items separately.
- Be sure to check the weather forecast for Halloween.
- If your boyfriend or girlfriend agrees, it would be a great idea to coordinate your costumes. You can match (for example, being pirates, vampires, and so on) or contrast (for example, an angel and a devil, or vice versa) the costumes.
- Disguise yourself as something no one expects; or, at the very least, don't dress up as your friends just because you can't get an original idea.
- If you are a kid and your parents say "no" to a costume because of the price, offer to pay half of it.
- Dress appropriately for all ages when needed. If you have to dress children, don't make them wear clothes that are too provocative. Instead, encourage them to choose costumes that are appropriate for their age. And if you have to hang out with kids on Halloween night, try to hide the risqué parts until they're gone to bed. Cover miniskirts or low-cut dresses with shirts, jackets or dresses. If you are wearing a mini skirt or shorts, also wear leggings and stockings. Adding these things might even enhance your costume.
