Don't know how to surprise your friends at a Halloween party? You're already sick of these boring monsters suits and you want something more authentic?
We offer 20 Halloween costume ideas for ladies, gentlemen, and cases if you want to come to the party as a couple.
If you're looking for a more original Halloween costume idea, than the typical vampires, witches, nuns, or obscene nurses, you have reached the address.
Women's Halloween costumes convey the dark side of female nature: mystery, mysticism, and sexuality. It doesn't have to be terrifying elements of blood or mutilation to carry a vibe of fear and terror. Some characters look innocent but also have a sinister reputation. After all, you don't have to come up with something dark or scary.
Pretty trendy and original Halloween costume idea. Considering that the Game of Thrones prequel premiered this year, the image of Princess Rhaenyra (one of the main characters) will be original, trendy, and new.
To create the right look, you will need a blond wig (preferably a cool shade) and a dress in the royal Middle Ages style. You can also braid your hair in an elven style and complete the look with themed accessories.
This will be a spectacular image for connoisseurs of Marvel comics. If you want to bring elements of magic and witchcraft into your look but find the simple witch suits dull, the Scarlet Witch costume will add bright colors to your party.
Moreover, the image of Wanda Maximoff does not require much effort. You need a red cape, a tiara (you can watch a DIY video on how to make this), and long red hair. Add also some bright strokes as red lipstick or thematical lenses as you make magic.
Agree, some vintage dolls look truly frightening, for all their apparent innocence. It is not surprising that they appear in horror films as elements of the demonic and terrible.
Annabelle is a classic of the demon doll genre. This is even more interesting than the Billy doll from the Saw movie series. So, you will need a white dress, a red belt, and vivid makeup that will imitate the doll's appearance. Do not forget to also braid your hair and the look of the devil doll is ready.
The bloody Countess Bathory has become one of the most iconic images of vampirism and gothic. If you like this theme, but want to stand out, then this is a great Halloween idea.
To do this, you will need a spectacular Victorian dress. It can be red or black with elements of red or vice versa. As for accessories, you are given a complete fantasy: guipure gloves and collars, beads and brooches, jackets, chokers, or canes. As for the make-up, you need to create a mysterious and gothic image of the black countess: pale face, red-blooded lips, and vampire's teeth.
Recognizable and original image for those who do not want to be creepy, but would like to attract attention. Frida Kahlo has always been an outrageous lady.
You can take inspiration from her self-portraits, to create an image. You will need flowers for your hair, a shawl or a bright colorful dress in ethnic style, and beads. Also, add the highlight of the appearance as a unibrow. And do not forget also a twist to your look: a brush (she is an artist, after all), a cigar mouthpiece, or a hand monkey.
The theme with all kinds of elemental spirits (naiads, dryads, mermaids, nymphs, Slavic mavkas) is one of the most popular and original Halloween costume ideas for women. This theme is a huge field for fantasy with costume and makeup.
Here you can play with hair color (green, blue, algae), and add accessories to the image (fish scales, ethnic patterns, a wreath of flowers and leaves). This will add authenticity to your image.
Voodoo culture continues to excite the imagination with its mysticism and even some fiendish vibe. And by the way, this is one of the most interesting and creepy costume ideas.
To do this, you need to create some kind of rag doll image. Add elements of seams to your face makeup, accessories for the eyes in the form of buttons, and pins pinned to clothes and you will suit any Halloween party.
This original Halloween costume idea with black dress. Who does not know, Elvira is a character from a comedy film? This is a rather bold and at the same time unusual and somewhat old-school style. You need a matching dress and a black wig that will complement the expressive and defiant makeup.
Caution: the image may look revealing, given that Elvira wears a deep neckline. Therefore, it is better to wear it in companies and at parties, where you all know each other well and definitely will not embarrass anyone (and will not attract too much attention).
Gentlemen also have many interesting choices for Halloween idea costumes, besides mummies, werewolves, and zombies. Usually, men make even more intimidating and bold costumes.
However, we have quite a few original ideas for those who want to show style and originality, as well as for fans of Marvel and other franchises.
Dr. Michael Morbius is one of the most enigmatic, gothic, and original characters in the Marvel Universe. With this, you have two options for the Halloween costume: the human form of Morbius and when he turned into a vampire.
For a “human look”, you need a black sweatshirt, dark long hair, and growing a beard.
As for the “vampire look”, you will need the appropriate make-up, a black wig with white strands, and a bat mask. Also, you can just buy a mask and turn yourself into "vampire form" and back when you want.
The male version of the image from the House of Dragons, made a splash this year.
Damon Targaryen is one of the main characters of the series. His look isn't complicated either, with a cool blonde wig and a Song of Ice and Fire-themed costume.
Quite a popular and stylish look for Halloween, especially if you are a voodoo fan.
Baron Samedi is a cult character, patron of voodoo magic, death, and sexuality. His invariable attributes are a stylish cloak, top hat, cane, and a mask or skull-shaped grim.
Although a vampire is a very common Halloween costume idea, you can still stand out with one.
The fact is that Dracula in this film is the personification of gothic style and gloomy grandeur. For this look, you will need long hair in a ponytail and a dark gothic suit.
On the one hand, this is an idea for a memorable and even daring look, on the other hand, this is an option for a cheap Halloween costume idea. You will need camouflage pants, various tags, chains, and everything that will give your image a post-apocalyptic style.
If you don't mind spooking someone and creating a frightening and creepy image — pay attention to this look. Babadook is a character from the horror movie of the same name. He is interesting for his creepy appearance: disheveled hair, black coat, top hat, long black claws, black lips, and terrible teeth in a half-face smile.
Believe us, if you also hide somewhere in the dark and abruptly come out to meet you, you will make an impression ... but be careful, because a frightened person can throw something heavy at you.
Who said that magic is a privilege for ladies? Doctor Stephen Strange is an original movie Halloween costume idea, which, at the same time, is not difficult to bring to make.
It is worth noting that the image is spectacular, but a little demanding at the same time. You will need a red cloak, an eye of Agamoto, a blue robe... as well as Strange's hairstyle and, of course, a beard.
An idea for lovers of creativity and originality. For such an image, you will need makeup, in the style of Van Gogh paintings. Pay attention to his image in self-portraits: coat, red hair and beard, pipe.
To add some Halloween zest to your look, you can also bandage your ear.
Are you going to Halloween with your significant other? There are many popular choices among couples: costume ideas for characters from the cartoon about a bride corpse (Tim Burton), a couple with grim from the Mexican Day of the Dead carnival, as well as zombie couples. Also among the brothers and sisters is a popular twins Halloween costume idea from the movie The Shining by Stanley Kubrick.
But we want to show you other ideas for a Halloween party that you two will come to. So here are the four best options for you.
For an image from the sensational series, a pink tracksuit with a mask is suitable if you want to become a host or a green one if you are playing the role of a participant. Or one of you can be the host, the other one is the participant.
Now, this is quite a popular image because many have seen this show on Netflix. Moreover, it's even interesting if a lot of such characters gather at the party (but please, don't play this game for real!).
Don't break up, you don't have time and ideas to create an extravagant Halloween costume idea. In this case, you can simply ... take your black suit, and black glasses and ask and ask the guests dressed as monsters for their license to stay on Earth.
Don't forget about the Neuralizer, a must-have for the Men in Black, and don't forget to wear glasses when using this!
Although this is one of the most demanding looks (you need to make yourself completely blue, get a tail and ears) and in general this look requires a lot of effort and detail — you and your soul mate will make a bright impression and stand out from the crowd.
And finally, if you want to face fear with glamour, carry a positive image and demonstrate that you are together — take the image of Barbie and Ken. Among people dressed in all sorts of evil spirits, you will stand out.
In this image, the main thing is bright and glamorous clothes, a tan is possible, and do not forget to smile from time to time.
