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Stuck For A Unique Halloween Costume Idea? Make These Six Yourself in Minutes. (and you won't see these anywhere else!)

Updated: Oct 18

So you are going to be a Ghoul again? Or a Princess? Or a Slasher or Grim Reaper or Ghost? Hold on, here are six costumes nobody else will have. And you can make them yourself! Easy Peasy.


1. Error 404 Costume (Page Not Found)

What you need:

  • Plain white T-shirt

  • Black permanent marker or fabric paint

  • Jeans or casual bottoms

Instructions:

  1. Take a plain white T-shirt.

  2. With a black marker or fabric paint, write “Error 404: Costume Not Found” on the front.

  3. Pair with jeans or any casual bottoms, and you’re done!

Guaranted to be the hit of any party with Techies. Like all of them here in Silicon Valley California!



2. Rosie the Riveter

What you need:

  • Denim shirt or denim jacket

  • Red bandana

  • Jeans or blue work pants

  • Red lipstick

Instructions:

  1. Wear a denim shirt or jacket with jeans.

  2. Roll up the sleeves to get that iconic "We Can Do It" look.

  3. Tie the red bandana around your hair and apply red lipstick.

  4. Pose flexing your arm for extra effect—simple yet empowering!

This costume is a tribute to the WWII cultural icon and is instantly recognizable. If you are a guy and want to be bold, Rick the Riveter might be just the ticket!



3. Smarty Pants

What you need:

  • A few packs of Smarties candies

  • A pair of pants

  • Tape or hot glue

Instructions:

  1. Wear any pair of pants.

  2. Tape or glue Smarties candies all over your pants.

You’ll literally be a “smarty pants,” and it’s super easy, right?



4. Blessing in Disguise

What you need:

  • Any basic outfit

  • Sunglasses, hat, or mask

  • Angel wings or a halo

Instructions:

  1. Wear an ordinary outfit, something casual.

  2. Add a simple disguise, like sunglasses, a hat, or a mask.

  3. To complete the look, wear angel wings or a halo.

This pun costume will make you a "blessing in disguise." Yes, you saw it here first. Guaranteed to be no place else!


5. 50 Shades of Grey

What you need:

  • Grey clothing

  • Paint samples (in various shades of grey)

  • Tape

Instructions:

  1. Wear any grey clothing you have, like a grey shirt and pants.

  2. Tape various grey paint swatches all over your outfit.

This is an easy and funny take on the “50 Shades of Grey” theme! Home Depot here you come!



6. Tacky Tourist

What you need:

  • Hawaiian shirt or any brightly patterned ugly shirt

  • Sunglasses

  • Fanny pack

  • Camera with strap (optional)

  • Flip-flops or sneakers

  • Straw hat or visor

  • Map or brochure

Instructions:

  1. Wear a loud, colorful Hawaiian shirt with shorts and sneakers or flip-flops.

  2. Add a fanny pack around your waist and sunglasses.

  3. Carry a map or a brochure of a tourist destination.

  4. To really sell the look, hang a camera around your neck or wear a straw hat.


    Bonus points.... white T-shirt underneath. It is what David Letterman would wear to guest host a show in Hawaii!

    And don't forget to check out our Halloween Menu here. 

    We have a Mummy Dog with your name on it.


    Happy Halloween from The Party Helpers. The San Jose caterer that specializes in fun!


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