Aminah JenkinsPop Culture with Aminah: Halloween Costumes for the Ages
With Halloween just 21 days away, people are hard at work coming up with costume ideas. Here are seven costume suggestions you can pull from for a successful, stress-free holiday.
Individual Costumes
Squid Game Player
This show has only been out for three weeks and has everyone in a frenzy.
What you’ll need:
Teal sweatsuit
Sneakers
Berries and Cream Lad
The Little Lad who loves berries and cream made his first appearance in a 2007 Starburst commercial. However, his popularity has surged again due to the virality of the sound on TikTok.
What you’ll need:
White stockings
Dark green or black suit
Frilly neck collar
Frilly long-sleeved shirt
Bobbed wig
Group Costumes
Lana and Archer from Archer
This dynamic duo works as a couple’s costume or for two friends with a fiery friendship.
What you’ll need:
Lana:
White turtleneck dress
Gun holster
Black thigh-high boots
Optional: brown wig
Archer:
Gray suit
Black turtleneck and pants
Seven Deadly Sins
This idea requires a little more coordination and a larger group, but it’s still worth it.
Color schemes and props to use:
Envy: green, vines and snakes
Greed: yellow, money
Pride: purple, mirror and peacock
Lust: blue, broken hearts
Sloth: light blue, pajamas
Gluttony: orange, food items
Wrath: red, a black book of (fake) names
Aesthetics
Angel
As a school with an angel mascot, it’s only fitting to include this as an option.
What you’ll need:
Angel wings
White outfit (as long as you’re comfortable, it doesn’t matter what clothes you wear)
Halo
Fairy
Mystical costumes are always a hit.
What you’ll need:
Fairy wings
Floral headband
Tulle outfit (pants, skirt, dress, etc.)
Suburban dad
You can never go wrong with a parental-inspired costume. For even more fun, use pictures of your dad as a frame of reference.
What you’ll need:
Dirty sneakers
Ankle socks
Polo shirt
Khaki pants
Belt
Baseball cap
Puns
Pun costumes are some of my favorites. Having a costume that makes them think is sure to make a great night.
Ideas to pull from:
Ducks in a row
PB and J
Captain Obvious
By Aminah Jenkins, Associate Editor