Welcome to Spooky Season! Halloween is creeping upon us, and it’s time to start putting together those costumes. With the holiday occurring on a Monday, we’re in for a treat with a long weekend of celebrating. To help you find the perfect costume, we’ve narrowed it down into the three C’s: characters, classics, and concepts. No matter where you are in your costume process,

Scarlette Magazine has you covered when it comes to finding inspiration for a unique outfit this year. 

Characters:

While it may pose difficult to take a popular character and make it unique, we have few ideas that can set you apart from the rest. 

Starting off strong with a sophisticated take, a gray newsboy cap and suit vest are the key elements for transforming into the English gang leader. Consider details like a pocket watch, or maybe razor blades in the hat? (Kidding). 

Chrissy Cunningham 

We’re prepared to see some Stranger Things looks, but what if you took it one step further with special effects? With some white out contacts and fake blood you’ll be able to portray the “Chrissy Crumble.” 

Barb Wire

The perfect excuse to be decked out in black leather. Knee high boots and a corset top will have you resembling Pamela Anderson’s on screen character.

Mia Wallace

Dance the night away as the mysterious Mia Wallace—all you need is a black bob, white button down, and dress pants. Optional: A cigarette in hand and a fake bloody nose…

Glinda 

There have been many takes on a modern Dorothy. Where is the appreciation for the good witch of the north? If you don’t have a pink ball gown on hand, that’s okay. Any light pink dress will do if you pair a matching silver crown and wand. 

Classics:

When choosing a classic figure, we believe it’s possible to emphasize a hallmark of their look while incorporating your own spin.

Marilyn Monroe 

With Marilyn’s multitude of iconic looks to choose from, there’s hardly a chance of being dressed exactly like someone else. If you stick to the blonde and red lip glamor, you’ll resemble the actress. Consider any variation of a pink or white dress or black turtleneck.

Freddy Krueger 

What about a classic Halloween villain? You could go a long way with the special effects, but it can be kept simple with a red and green striped sweater and fedora. However, there is the matter of the bladed glove. If you get creative with long acrylic or press on nails, you’ll be sure to haunt everyone’s dreams. 

Marie Antoinette 

With a pastel corset and updo, you’ll be a vision as the queen of France herself! Play with varying lengths of the skirt for modernity or simply functionality. 

Beetlejuice

Another Halloween classic, get someone to say the name three times fast so you can emerge as the mischievous ghost. Incorporate vertical stripes and a green wig to get the look! 

Priscilla Presley 

As a fashion icon of the 60s and 70s, Priscilla has an array of outfits to take inspiration from. Once you perfect the dramatic eyes and hair, finish the look with a 60s silhouette such as bell bottoms, puffed sleeves, or polka dot patterned material. 

Concepts:

Perhaps the most creative category, there are certainly no limits when building a costume around a concept rather than emulating someone else! 

Black Cat

Although a very popular costume, we believe this concept can be made more interesting with elements such as a furry coat and coordinating outfit. Some DIY ears and a sharp cat eye complete the idea.

Mermaid

Play into the shape of a long fitted maxi skirt to build your mermaid tail. Consider glittering elements like sequins to resemble scales or shiny eyeshadow. 

Alien

We’re not sure why aliens have always been depicted as “little green men,” but you’re sure to imitate an extraterrestrial by today’s standards with a green monochromatic look. Add antenna to further solidify an out of this world costume. 

Goddess

Speaking of out of this world beings, create an ethereal look with a white billowy dress. Wear lots of gold jewelry and consider a laurel leaf crown.

Pirate

A loose blouse, tall boots, and bandana or tricorn hat are all you need to become a deep-sea plunderer. Maybe even consider a hook for a hand?