Costumes are definitely not just for young kids in this collection of teen and adult costume ideas.
Are you buttoned up at work? Do people know you as the class clown? Whatever your regular identity, feel free to switch it with something else. Cleverly disguise yourself so that even your relatives won’t recognize you. You will find ideas here to reveal your inner thoughts and ideas.
Many adults take on kids themes, like Harry Potter. In addition, Disney princesses and villains are always popular. Specially Ursula the Sea Witch which makes for a magnificent and instantly recognizable costume.
Maybe you are more of a zombie fan? If so, take a look at the compelling ways you can transform your face. These are definitely not for the faint of heart!
In conclusion, whatever your number is attached to your age, Halloween doesn’t discriminate. Create a fantastic costume and share it with us! We’d love to see what you come up with.
One of my favorite movies is The Princess Bride. I wanted to go as a character from the movie, but I didn’t want to go as Buttercup because let’s face it Wesley is way cooler, plus my hair color and length is similar to Cary Elwes. With this costume I had people questioning my gender … Read more
My friend and I decided in high school we wanted a Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen Couple Costume, since we had grown up with their movies. We decided to wear the same clothes except in different colors much like the girls were doing throughout some of their “hits.” The hats were actually Mary-Kate and Ashley brand … Read more
Three years ago I was at a bonfire in September. We were eating s’mores. It was that day I decided that I wanted to be a s’more for Halloween! I looked online for some ideas and they were all the same: Two pieces of cardboard on either side of for the graham crackers, something brown … Read more
A couple years ago I really wanted to be a Rabbit in a Magic Hat. I already had the rabbit ears and tail. I used lipstick and eye pencil to draw the nose and whiskers on my face. The hat was the tricky part. I don’t sew at all, so first I went to the store to … Read more
I wanted to be Lady Gaga, but I changed my mind last minute right before I went to a party and decided to be Ke$ha! All you need is a weird shirt, short shorts, ripped stockings, overdone make-up, messy hair, and accessories like gloves, jewelry and glasses! It’s just that simple! Everyone knows exactly who … Read more
This was the year that the Swine Flu was infecting Mexico. If anyone does not know who Morgus is, it’s a local television show in New Orleans, LA. He always tries to find a cure for any give problem but something always goes horrible wrong. So we came up with the idea that Morgus cures … Read more
I decided to be Alice for Halloween several years ago. That is Alice from the Brady Bunch! I did it the day before Halloween. I borrowed the blue dress from someone and already had the apron from a previous costume. Then I used a big piece of cardboard to be the TV. The hardest part … Read more
Started out with only a pink and yellow one-piece unitard then used a variety of different fabrics to create the tummies and bum hearts. We hand stitched some felt-like fabric to create the leggings and mittens/arms and fabric glued the seams. The tummies are hand painted using fabric paint. Was a lot of fun :)
The idea for this costume came to me while watching Blind Melon’s “No Rain” music video. I owned a pair of tap shoes and went from there. The tap dancing bee girl costume is completly home made. Having never sewn anything, this was quite a challange. But, after a few late nights, I think it … Read more
Oscar the Grouch: In order to create Oscar, I had to recruit a friend who was able to cut the bottom off of a metal trash can. He cut off the bottom, I drilled holes in each side and used a thick ribbon rope to create straps. I then coated the rough edges with duct … Read more
This Wonder Woman Costume was my favorite costume I have ever made. It took me a very long time to make but it was well worth it. I exceeded my expectations of how it would turn out. Not only does this costume have a detailed top and bottom but it has many little pieces such … Read more
This Medusa Costume is from 2011, last year I had such a hard time deciding what I was going to be for Halloween. I was going through a mythology book when I came across Medusa. I thought if I could make the costume sexy and original it would be a good idea. How to make the … Read more