Everyone knows fall is the best season, and with the changing colors of the leaves comes Halloween. That means figuring out a costume, a complete pain. Asking friends if someone wants to duo? Buying a bunch of different pieces to put together? No, thank you.
Costumes get less creative each year. I am sick of searching “Halloween costume ideas” on Pinterest to find only pictures of “space cowgirls,” Barbies, and sailors popping up. Nowadays, I have to dig deep if I want to find a creative costume.
Let’s take a look at some of the best and worst Halloween costume ideas.
Duo Costuming: Can we normalize doing a costume alone? Everything I see nowadays is with a duo. “Hippies.” Yawn. “Mario Brothers.” Boring. Can I just do something myself? I don’t always want to pair up with someone for a costume. A duo or trio costume is too much pressure, and annoying with the need for constant communication with a friend to find an outfit you both like. Also, “couple costumes” are tacky. Although maybe I’m just bitter.
Plague Doctor: Those pictures of the doctors from the Black Plague are terrifying and this creepy look would be perfect for the spooky Halloween season.
Ghost: I can’t even get mad at this. It’s just painful how plain it is. And when I say ghost, I’m talking about a sheet with holes in it. It’s so unoriginal and disappointing. Halloween is supposed to be a night to express yourself. Being a ghost is the exact opposite.
Ballerina Batman: I’ve never seen this before and would love to. There are so many ways to do it, and lego batman is iconic. It’s funny and one of a kind. It will definitely make you the best dressed.
Pirate: This costume is the 3 “B”s. Boring. Basic. Blasé. It used to be appealing. Now it’s all over Pinterest and overused. That’s all I have to say.
Marie Antoinette: It’s basically just a ton of lace and lingerie layering. Drop by your nearest thrift store, and you could find the entire costume there. It’s also adorable.
M&Ms: I will forever be the biggest hater when it comes to these costumes. If you dress up as an M&M this year, just don’t go out. If you’re an M&M in 2024 and over the age of 12, please do everyone a favor by scrapping the costume, and finding something better. It has been, and will continue to be, the king (or queen) of BASIC.
Honorable Mentions
Prisoner and Cop: Just no.
Minions: SO repetitive.
Devil and Angel: Dull.
Frat Boys: That’s all you could come up with?
Onesies: I swear every dude has done this once. Stop it.
Lifeguards: You’re not a fifth grader.
Despite my mixed feelings about specific costumes, there’s excitement for Halloween this year in the air already, with hopes of seeing all the unique outfits people will be wearing. Even the basic ones deserve appreciation. Happy (almost) Halloween.
