Need quick and easy Halloween costume inspirations for yourself and the hubby? We’re here to help! We scoured our own closets for pieces that you can mix and turn into fun costumes. Since we’re guessing that youalready spent on your children’s costumes and/or candies for trick or treating, we chose items that you probably already own. If not, check with friends and family and borrow some of the items you need! Who said costumes need to be expensive? We’re here to show you that you don’t even need to spend a single centavo to join in on the Halloween fun!
1. Rosie the Riveter
This fictional American cultural icon represents how strong women were during the World War II where they worked in factories doing jobs that were meant for the men who had to do military duties. Rosie’s all about girl power and it’s very easy to recreate her look! She’s tough yet very pretty – don’t forget the red lipstick!
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2. Clark Kent
Every man has dreamt of becoming a superhero once in his life and what better way to live the dream than dressing up as Superman for Halloween? If a tight spandex body clothing and a pair of red underwear-looking bottoms (with a yellow belt!) aren’t your thing, suit up and become Clark Kent instead. Just remember to leave your crisp shirt unbuttoned, slick your hair to one side and be charming!
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3. Holly Golightly (from Breakfast at Tiffany’s)
Pay homage to one of the world's most loved and talented actresses, Audrey Hepburn. This multi-award winning star’s most memorable work was her portrayal of a society girl on Breakfast at Tiffany’s and recreating her look is easy-peasy! A little black dress, a couple of strands of pearl necklaces and basic black pumps are all you need. If you have a pair of black elbow-length gloves, big black-out sunglasses and a miniature tiara, all the better! Oh, and don’t forget the high chignon and winged eyeliner!
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4. David Beckham
Dressing up as your favorite athlete superstar for Halloween is a no-brainer. We’re sure that any sports fanatic has at least one item of clothing of their idol or dream team. You can dress up to be a player, a coach or a crazy fan! Of course, it doesn’t hurt to channel the world’s hottest soccer player! If only he hasn’t retired…
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5. Flo from Diner Dash
We all know how a lot of kids are crazy over techie gadgets and we’re sure that a lot of them will recognize this character. A pad of paper and pencil are key to looking like the real deal. You can add a tray to your get up and look as if you’ve stepped out of the app.
Image from blog.games.com
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6. Where’s Waldo?
Bring the popular searching game book to life by dressing up as him for Halloween! You can even incorporate into your costume a game you can play with the kids for some added fun!
Image from waldo.wikia.com
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* cane photo from en.wikipedia.org
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7. Esmeralda (or a Gypsy)
Layering is Esmeralda’s name game. The beautiful gypsy of The Hunchback of Notre Dame is all about vibrant colors so don’t be afraid to mix and match! Tie a scarf around your tummy area as a corset and another one as the skirt’s top layer and as a shawl. You may also stack on bangles and cuffs in gold.
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8. Handy Manny
This Disney guy is very popular with kids and so are his talking tools! The pieces needed for the costume are pretty basic items so that should be really easy. A pencil tucked behind one ear is a must and if you can, stick on some moving eyes onto your carpentry tools (we suggest you use toys to avoid any mishaps) or draw faces on them! You can also practice talking-without-really-talking in case a kid comes up and chat with Felipe, the Phillips head screwdriver.
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* Gloves photo from ideal-homes.com
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Couple Costumes
Dressing up is fun, but what’s even more fun is doing so as a couple! Whether it’s for your village’s Halloween party or a get-together with friends and colleagues, coordinating your costumes will garner a very high score!
9. The Matrix
Neo and Trinity from The Matrix must be one of the best-looking costumes for couples. They’re tough and they just look really cool! Take things up a notch by memorizing some famous lines from the movie. If you and husband are game, brush up on your acting skills and do a short scene! That would be really fun!
Image from matrix.wikia.com
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TRINITY
Movie lines to practice:
“Dodge this!”
“Touch me and that hand will never touch anything again.”
“I guess this makes us even.”
NEO
Movie lines to practice:
“What is the Matrix?”
“Free your mind.”
“It ends tonight.”
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10. Kim Possible & Ron Stoppable
If you need to keep your costumes child-friendly but still look cute together, you and your husband can dress as the crime-fighting duo from Disney’s animated series, Kim Possible. In the show, Kim and Ron started out as best friends since preschool then became boyfriend-girlfriend during Senior year, which was also the series’ final episode, so there’s definitely a cute love story there. They’re fun and they look adorable together!
Image from starpulse.com
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KIM POSSIBLE
Catchphrase:
“What’s the sitch?”
RON STOPPABLE
Catchprase:
“Booyah!”
All photos of costumes are by the author, except where otherwise indicated
Thumbnail images from illustrationpages.com and ebay.com.au
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