50 Creative Halloween Costume Ideas That Aren’t Just The Hot Nurse Again (New Pics)

I hope Steve Ditko would have liked this.

Last year, I did an interpretation of a Rosy Maple/ Dryocampa rubicunda moth for Halloween based on a certain picture of one by using items in my wardrobe along with other thrifted or handmade items! It was so much fun to dress up that I decided to do it again this year, which I chose to interpret a Chlorhoda metamelaena moth, which is a member of the tiger moth group of the Arctiinae subfamily! I was inspired after seeing a photographer’s shots of this species (junglediamonds on Instagram!)

I included pics of last year's look as well as where mine is so far for this year! (Not sure what to flair dressing up as, so did artwork!)

For this year, I still need some yellow to add in there, which I'll try pairing a scarf or a belt I have, add the black markings to the jacket or whatever I end up using for "wings", then possibly add more layers and fluff with a cape or feathers since this moth is so fuzzy yet see-through (and depending on how the weather plays out here in Minnesota on Halloween,) then play with makeup more, and finally fade and style my hair for the look!

Always exciting to study a moth and try to capture its essence through dressing up and playing with makeup!

Costume generally based on the cat lady from The Simpsons, but I was fully committed to the bit this year and even had plush cats to throw at kids who asked. My one real cat was unimpressed, however.

Masks were purchased from an artist. We created the rest of the costume elements.

I put blood, sweat, and tears into making this mask! It is the first mask I’ve ever made, and I’m pretty proud of how it turned out! Hope y’all like it!

I’ve come close, but I haven’t been able to top this costume in my opinion. In 2014 I made myself a shrimp tempura roll out of cardboard, painted craft foam (shrimp/ cucumber/ crab/ avocado), packing peanuts (rice), pom poms (tobiko), and felt (nori). Bonus accessory: wasabi/ ginger headband LOL.
The best part is that I used biodegradable packing peanuts, then walked around San Francisco in it. By the end of the night they all shriveled up in the mist.

She just turned 13 last month but has been artistic and crafty since Day 1. She decided to make this Halloween costume based from 5 Nights at Freddy’s, and I think she did such an amazing job!! So proud of this kid and can’t wait to see some of the stuff she’s working on for ComicCon!

Martian Girl - Mars Attacks - 1996 film directed by Tim Burton.

I’ve seen this done a lot but here’s my version. I make my costume every year but she’s truly been my pride and joy, and the enjoyment other people got was so touching. I won three contests including the grand prize two night hotel stay at a costume ball and last night I wore her at Disneyland where I was awarded cast favorite among thousands of amazing costumes. I’m sad I’ll have to retire her, but I do see bringing her out again in my future. I’ve really enjoyed seeing other people’s costumes, thank you for keeping the Halloween spirit alive! Hope everyone had a wonderful spooky season, I’m already counting the days until next year.

Had an early Halloween party this past weekend and put together a Mario costume on short notice.

My daughter has been obsessed with opossums for years, and I thought I’d try making her a cool costume of her favorite marsupial! It was impossible to find a decent mask, so I had to make my own. I’m pretty happy with how it turned out! Also made a posable tail but you can’t really see it in these photos.

Went with the top worst candies to receive... Dress is made out of licorice, candy corn, Raisinettes, good and plenty, Necco, peanut butter kisses, Circus peanuts and peeps. Also made jewelry to go with it.

We went to a Halloween party over the weekend, so we thought it was only right to be the best combo known to man. Everything minus the hotdog suit was homemade!