halloween costumes

What do you immediately think of when you imagine a spooky night on Halloween? Below, I list the most obvious costume ideas. However, the same applies here: With a little bit of theatrical makeup, fake blood, and accessories, you can turn just about any outfit into a true Halloween costume.
Vampires: These bloodthirsty mythical creatures are known for their long fangs and thirst for human blood. They avoid the sun and hunt at night. This makes them sallow in the face. This you simply make up pale with theatrical makeup, also a trace of fake blood can run down from the corners of the mouth. A long coat with a high collar emphasizes the outfit of Count Dracula or his countess.
Devil: This nasty contemporary comes straight from the underground. Horns, black clothing, and a face made up in red are simple but effective. Evil glares and sardonic laughter really make the outfit work. The costume is not very elaborate and perfect for last minute ideas.
Ghosts: What would a Halloween party be without ghosts? Whether it's the tried and true bed sheet or the slightly more comfortable versions of ghostly women or shady, pale figures in tails and top hats, appearing as a ghost is a classic no matter what.
Witches and wizards: At least since the stories of Harry Potter or Gandalf from "The Lord of the Rings" everyone can imagine something under magic hats and long capes. A wand, some spider webs and a creepy animal on your shoulder complete your outfit. For something a little less scary, the little witch Bibi Blocksberg with her green top and a red bow in her hair can also be a good costume template. Whether with a broom, a glass ball, a witch's hump or as a modern Hermione Granger - there are no limits to your imagination.
Bats: All in black, with pointed ears and fangs, the bat flutters through the woods at night. A short black cape or small wings on the arms emphasize your disguise as a bat. This costume is as much a part of Halloween as cut-out pumpkins.
Mummies and zombies: Dressing up as a creature that walks around neither dead nor alive is a good choice for Halloween in any case. By painting on wounds or scrapes, you emphasize the effect of the costume. Unlike mummies, who are wrapped in gauze and thus almost completely hidden, zombies appear in tattered clothing. Again, you can use fake blood for gruesome effects.
Horror clowns: The eternally grinning figures with evil intentions can be a serious children's fright. But horror clowns also give adults the creeps. A nasty laugh with fake teeth make you look wonderfully scary.
Skeletons: Of course, a skeleton can't be missing from a dark and gloomy Halloween party. By the way, black light can create great effects in the dark.

Are you more the extroverted type or do you always stay quiet and mysterious? You can find out which costume suits you best here:
Which Halloween Costume Suits Me?
For more costume ideas, check out the "What are the Halloween Costume Classics?" section.

Mostly, ready-made costumes are made of synthetic fibers. This makes them particularly easy to care for and they weigh less than natural fibers. Especially with shiny or glittery costumes, the material provides great lighting effects when illuminated. At Halloween, dark colors are especially popular. First and foremost, many costumes are made of black or red material. Other colors such as gray, dark green and brown are also often found.

It can get colder on the last day of October. Depending on the location of the party, you should definitely make sure that no everyday clothing over your costume interferes with your appearance. If the party is indoors, it's more incidental.
If it's an outdoor event, make sure you have enough warm underwear so you don't catch a cold. Under many costumes, dark pants and tops are already inconspicuous. Thin leggings or tights can be worn under almost any outfit. Thermal underwear for women or for men are also useful for this purpose. Long-sleeved tops made of breathable material keep you warm without sweating when you move.

You can often find a good basis for a costume in your wardrobe. There are more elaborate outfits with a lot of attention to detail or quick disguises for spontaneous invitations.
Combine dark clothes with white theatre make-up to create a modern vampire or use an old bed sheet for a classic ghost outfit. For characters such as witches, wizards or bats, a little more skill is required to tailor and sew capes. Here it is often worthwhile to look at accessories from the costume department. For those who are less creative or short on time, there are also entire costume sets to buy, which already contain all the important accessories.

Scary costume ideas are not limited to Halloween. You can reuse your costume for other occasions as well. You can wear your chosen costume to theme parties and birthdays, as well as to Mardi Gras, Carnival, or Faslam, depending on where you live. You save money and can add variations to your outfit with little effort.