Back in the old days, Halloween costumes were worn so ghosts and spirits would think you were 'one of them' and not bother trying to haunt you. If you think that's clever, then bear in mind that without the best Halloween costume, the same spirits and ghosts would have likely brought you back with them to the underworld in a hunt for fresh meat. So basically, the saying about necessity being the mother of invention comes to play hugely when talking about the first Halloween costume ideas.
These days, however, costume ideas have morphed into anything and everything you could imagine, and are as likely to be 'sexy' as they are scary. Are you still looking for last minute inspiration before your Halloween party? Well, these creative Halloween costume ideas, compiled in a list by Bored Panda, are seriously ingenious, and you probably won't have time to pull them off. The ideas though... They show you that if you think outside of the box and are smart about it, the possibilities are literally endless! So get scrolling and start thinking about your own DIY Halloween costume!
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My Grandpa And Dog
Our Daughter, Claire, Dressed Up As Grandma Completed With A “Granny” Style Clothes, Homemade Wig, Pearls And A Walker Built By Daddy. Claire Walks Well Without Assistance, But Stroles Along With Her Walker
I Am The Pumpkin King!
My Wife Have Been Waiting For This Halloween Since We First Heard We Were Having Twin Girls
They do not look happy, or they're playing the characters...either way, they're doing a good job
I Think My Aunt Nailed This Hocus Pocus (Bette Midler) Halloween Costume
My Daughter’s Wheelchair Made The Perfect Foundation For Her Halloween Costume
Hijabi Harley Quinn
I think this looks awesome. I love how you've done the "hair" it's really clever. Cosplay is for anyone, anywhere.
Mother And Son 'Black Panther' Halloween Costume
My Sister Needed A Costume For Her And Her Friends So I Put Together This For Them
Our Couple’s Costume
Dressed Up As An Anti-Vaxer For Halloween Party. It Was A Hit
My Sister-In-Law Made The Best Costume I Have Ever Seen. Mr. Boogey Man. Ironically, She Is A Therapist And Helps Folks With There Personal Boogey Mans
My Friend Didn't Really Have A Name For It, But She Made It Herself
Well We Were Supposed To Be Cleopatra And Caesar.. Classic Case Of Miscommunication
Portal Halloween Costume
America In 2018
My First Full Costume Build. My 7-Year-Old Is Thrilled
The Royal Family Aka My Son The Queen
So My Friend Dressed Up As Buddy The Elf For A Halloween Party And Ran Into This Guy On Campus
My Daughter Wanted To Coordinate Costumes With Me, But I Was Already Set With A Deadpool Costume. As A Result, Here Is Negasonic Six-Year-Old Warhead
Michael Somehow Found His Way On The Ramp
He’s A Lum-Purr-Jack
My Husband’s Halloween Costume He Made From Scratch
Costume Contest 2018
that people have the sense of humour to pull out such things is amazing
My Friend Dressed As Everyone's Favourite Neighbour For Halloween
My Brother As Edgar Allen Po
Friend Of Mine Went As Banksy's "Balloon Girl" For Halloween. Decided To Snap This Photo
She Won The Halloween Contest
Me (Fat Guy In Blue) With My Albatross. The 5 Month Obsession Of Using EVA Foam And PVC Pipe To Dress A 17 Hand High, 2000 Pound Horse As An AT-AT
My Daughter Shaved Her Head To Be 011 For Halloween
Grandpa Is Ready For Halloween
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I was the TARDIS! And so proud of it! Nobody got my costume, but I loved it anyway! TARDIS-cos...720abb.jpg
cool! did a friend go as the Doctor?
I love it!
Thank you!!
Someone dressed up as the TARDIS at my school
Very cool!
Explain! Explain! (Daleks)
heh I love your name!
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So many Bob's Burgers costumes! And Beetlejuice. But otherwise, very creative and well done!
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I agree. Why post it if it’s just someone else’s idea you ripped off and there’s already 7 other costumes posted just like it?
All these amazingly talented and creative people make me feel like unoriginal poop.