23 Halloween Costume Ideas

It’s that time of the year! Dress up however you want to scare (or provoke laughter) out of those around you. But there are so many options it can be hard to make up your mind. To help out, here are some killer costume ideas.

OBVIOUS IDEAS

Pennywise

Probably the most popular choice this year will be the terrifying clown from IT.

Wonder Woman

We’re not positive but, we’re pretty positive that 92% of females will be Wonder Woman this year for Halloween.

Baby Driver

Cool movie and a cool look, easy enough to pull off. In fact, expat guys will probably be dressed like this anyway, just add dance moves.

Handmaid

You thought handmaids weren’t allowed to drink or party? WRONG.

Someone from Game of Thrones

Someone, anyone, probably John Snow or the Dragon Lady but anything will do.

Someone from Stranger things

We know, we know. It’s been over a year since this show aired. HOWEVER, this Halloween season 2 is being released, so it’s as valid an idea as any other.  

Baywatch Crew

A go-to for any group in great shape looking to show a little skin this Halloween. Since the recent remake, this one’s a safe bet.

Someone from Westworld

Difficult to pull off and not most amazing idea on the list, but it’s an option.

Redbone album cover

MEMES

Snapchat hot dog

He’s annoying, no one knows what the point is, but he’ll surely be bopping around somewhere OCT 31st.

CASH ME OUSIDE Girl

Heroes get remembered, but legends never die (or something like that). Cash me outside girl is a legend.

Role Safe Guy

Salt Bae

He’s old news as far as memes go, but an easy costume for any semi-buff dude with long hair, a white T and those round glasses. Don’t forgot to do the salt motion until everyone is sick of you!

SHANGHAI/CHINA-SPECIFIC IDEAS:

School kid

Jumper, glasses, sporty sneakers, rolling suitcase and OF COURSE: the red scarf.

Sherpa man

Might be hard to find the right outfit, but will surely be a hit. You could also go as an eleme man or any other delivery service.

Street Worker

Bless their hearts they work so hard and keep the city looking beautiful. If you can find one of their outfits you’ll confuse and startle everyone this Halloween, if you go this route be prepared to have actual street workers yell at you to get back to work.

An Astrill error message

Go as the dreaded Astrill error notice. On your tshirt, on your face, wherever.

WITH KIDS

Darth Vader And Princess Leia Costume

Baby Rapunzel in a Tower

E.T. and Elliot

Forrest Gump and Lt. Dan

Chihiro And No-Face From Spirited Away

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