In finding your own style, think about what you wear on a daily basis and what’s comfortable for you. This alone may help you to think of a costume right away. For example, do you usually wear cute skirts? A dress? Jeans? Can these be paired with something a little more exciting to form a costume, such as sticking a cloak over the top of jeans or a witch’s hat on top of a dress?
A costume containing, for example, a shirt, pants, hat, wig, and belt is a good deal if you get the lot for a single price. On the other hand, a single dress or costume item could cost the same amount as that deal, so you would need to balance up whether or not it’s worth it to you and fits within your budget. Generally, it’s recommended that you be willing to spend around $20-$40 on your costume, as most decent costumes are within that price range. If you need a quick costume on a budget, you can easily turn a white bedsheet into a ghost by cutting some eye holes.
Check the weather beforehand, both in the days leading up to Halloween, and on the day itself. This will help you make the right choices about what to wear and whether you can get away with not wearing an overcoat and tights or an umbrella. If it’s hot, don’t wear thick leggings, a jacket, or a heavy costume. Avoid layers, and wear something fairly thin. Lighter colors are better than darker ones. Try putting your hair in a ponytail so you won’t get extra hot. However, if you need to wear layers (if your outfit is inappropriate), just find another costume. If it’s cold, bundle up. Wear a coat, and wear a shirt under your costume so you won’t be chilly. Try wearing boots as well.
Either choose the same costumes or stick to a theme, such as Sesame Street characters. Consult your friends first to agree upon an idea that everyone likes. Sometimes there are online sales for costumes that include three or four similar costumes.
Classics – witch, ghost, Frankenstein, mummy, angel, fairy, mermaid, werewolf, Vampire, princess, devil, pirate. Sesame Street – Oscar, Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, etc. Crayons – Blue, purple, red, green, yellow, orange, or make up a shade of your own. Harry Potter – Harry, Hermione, Ron, Snape, Voldemort, Dumbledore, etc. SpongeBob SquarePants – SpongeBob, Patrick, Sandy, Mr. Krabs, Plankton. Vampire series – Bella, Edward, Jacob, etc. Food – Banana, pickle, hot dog, ketchup, ice cream cone, etc. Animals - Cat, dog, horse, giraffe, kangaroo, mouse, etc. Fantasy animals - Unicorn, My Little Pony, dragon, Bigfoot, griffin, etc. Other – Albert Einstein, a hobo, a nerd, cheerleader, ladybug, bumblebee. Overseas – Costumes from other cultures or areas.
