Halloween is just around the corner. Pumpkin spice lattes are back, spooky decorations are up, and invitations for Halloween bashes are in the mail. But now you're left with the scariest decision of them all—what will you be for Halloween?
If you’re not sure what you’ll be dressing up as this Halloween season, worry no more! Answer these questions, and we’ll give you the perfect Halloween costume for you this year.
Questions Overview
- The air gets crisp.
- I start planning parties with friends.
- The Halloween candy aisle is stocked at the grocery store.
- Scary movies are put on Netflix.
- The Haunted Mansion (2003)
- The Addams Family (1991)
- Hocus Pocus (1993)
- The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
- A pumpkin spice latte
- Pumpkin pie
- Apple pie
- Caramel apple
- Candy corn
- Skittles
- Snickers
- Laffy Taffy
- No time! I want to buy it and be done.
- Less than an hour.
- 1 to 3 hours.
- As long as it takes! I’m going all out this year.
- Outgoing
- Creative
- Trendy
- Funny
- The beautiful heroine or brave hero
- The silly sidekick
- The evil villain
- The brilliant scholar
- Trick-or-treating. What? No one’s too old to get candy.
- Perfecting my Halloween decorations. My place is going to look epic.
- Partying with my friends. It’s time to go wild!
- Setting up a spooky prank. This is going to be hilarious!
- Comedy
- Drama
- Horror
- Fantasy
- “Woah. You look hot.”
- “Haha! That’s hilarious!”
- “AH! Is that really you? I didn’t recognize you.”
- “Did you make that yourself? It looks awesome!”
- Spending time with friends and family.
- Scaring as many people as possible.
- Trying all of the new Halloween candy.
- Going to parties and meeting new people.
- About an hour. I don’t want to be out long.
- Until I get hot. It can get stuffy under a mask.
- As long as possible! I want everyone to see my look.
- Not sure. I just plan on having a good time wherever I go.
- Spooky
- Confident
- Cool
- Silly
More Quizzes
- Princess<\/a>: Put on a glittery, puffy dress, sparkly jewelry, and a dazzling tiara to be the fairest of them all.<\/li>
- Devil<\/a> and Angel<\/a>: Pair up with a bestie and have one of you dress as a devil and the other as an angel to make up this dianmically fierce duo.<\/li>
- Hippie<\/a>: Throw on some fringe, tie-dye, and a flower crown to spread those good vibes (and look super cute while doing so).<\/li>
- Mermaid<\/a>: Pull on a scale-detailed skirt and strappy shell top to prove that you\u2019re beautiful on land and in the sea.<\/li>
- Fairy<\/a>: Adorn a flowy skirt, tight bodice, and iridescent wings to be a cute, spunky, or seductive forest sprite.<\/li>
- Pirate<\/a>: Get a little saucy with your costume with a short, haltered skirt, tight bodice, and dark eye makeup.<\/li><\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Celebrate-Halloween"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Pick a Halloween Costume that\u2019s Perfect for You","id":1635638,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume","image":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/82\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume-Step-14.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Choose-a-Halloween-Costume-Step-14.jpg","alt":"How to Pick a Halloween Costume that\u2019s Perfect for You"},{"title":"How to Celebrate Halloween","id":219027,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Celebrate-Halloween","image":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8e\/Celebrate-Halloween-Step-16-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Celebrate-Halloween-Step-16-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Celebrate Halloween"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":2,"text":"You should dress scary for Halloween.","meaning":"Based on your results, you\u2019re all about tricks on Halloween, not treats. You love the spooky side of Halloween festivities and giving your friends a good scare. Because of this, you\u2019re likely looking for a costume that\u2019ll make your friends wet their pants (in the best possible way). Check out this list of scary costumes below:
- Zombie<\/a>: Spook your friends by painting your face grey and growling each time they come near.<\/li>
- Killer<\/a>: Wear a plain t-shirt and jeans, but carrying around a fake bloody knife or chainsaw to trick your friends.<\/li>
- Shadow Demon<\/a>: Squeeze into a black bodysuit to hide in the shadows and jump out at unsuspecting victims.<\/li>
- Pumpkin Monster<\/a>: Turn fall\u2019s most well-known squash into something horrific with drastic face makeup and billowing fabric.<\/li>
- Ghostface from Scream<\/a>: Terrify horror fans by hiding behind this classic scary mask.<\/li>
- Momo Mask<\/a>: Bring your friends\u2019 nightmares to life by wearing this mask from the classically terrifying memes.<\/li>
- Vecna from Stranger Things<\/a>: Slip into people\u2019s minds by slipping into a grotesquely patterned bodysuit and face-changing mask.<\/li><\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Celebrate-Halloween"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Pick a Halloween Costume that\u2019s Perfect for You","id":1635638,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume","image":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/82\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume-Step-14.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Choose-a-Halloween-Costume-Step-14.jpg","alt":"How to Pick a Halloween Costume that\u2019s Perfect for You"},{"title":"How to Celebrate Halloween","id":219027,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Celebrate-Halloween","image":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8e\/Celebrate-Halloween-Step-16-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Celebrate-Halloween-Step-16-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Celebrate Halloween"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":3,"text":"You should dress funny for Halloween.","meaning":"Based on your answers, you\u2019re one funny person! You likely love a good pun, and what better day to show off your silly skills than Halloween? Read through this list of unique, clever, and easy Halloween costumes that are sure to make everyone laugh:
- \u201dThis is my costume\u201d T-Shirt<\/a>: Wear a plain shirt that reads \u201cThis is my costume\u201d if you\u2019re feeling like being extra silly.<\/li>
- Blow Up Alien<\/a>: Hop into an inflatable costume that makes it look like you\u2019re being taken by aliens.<\/li>
- Bacon and Eggs<\/a>: Try this cute and silly couple\u2019s costume by having 1 person dress as bacon and the other like eggs.<\/li>
- Old Man or Old Lady: Put on your grandparent\u2019s clothes and spray your hair with a grey temporary die to see what you\u2019ll look like when you age.<\/li>
- Cereal Killer: Tape small boxes of cereal to a shirt and race around with a spoon, claiming to be a \u201ccereal killer.\u201d<\/li>
- \u201cHello my name is __\u201d Sticker<\/a>: Fill in the blank on this classic sticker and stick it on your shirt to be anyone in the world.<\/li>
- Instagram vs. Reality: Have 1 person dress to the 9s, and have another dress in a run-down version of the other person\u2019s outfit.<\/li><\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Celebrate-Halloween"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Pick a Halloween Costume that\u2019s Perfect for You","id":1635638,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume","image":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/82\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume-Step-14.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Choose-a-Halloween-Costume-Step-14.jpg","alt":"How to Pick a Halloween Costume that\u2019s Perfect for You"},{"title":"How to Celebrate Halloween","id":219027,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Celebrate-Halloween","image":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8e\/Celebrate-Halloween-Step-16-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Celebrate-Halloween-Step-16-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Celebrate Halloween"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":4,"text":"You should make a costume for Halloween.","meaning":"Based on your answers, we bet you\u2019re one crafty person! You probably love a good DIY project, and what better project than making your own Halloween costume? Here are some common, easy DIY costume ideas to get started:
- Cowgirl<\/a> or Cowboy: Head to the thrift store or dig through your closet for a plaid shirt and jeans. Put on a cowboy hat or braid your hair, and you\u2019re ready for the rodeo!<\/li>
- Ghost<\/a>: Drape a white sheet over your head, and use a pen to mark where your eyes are. Then, cut holes around the mark you made and put the sheet back on.<\/li>
- Mummy<\/a>: Sew white strips of fabric to a white shirt, or wrap yourself in toilet paper to create this spooky look.<\/li>
- Day of the Dead Skull<\/a> or Skeleton: Wear all black and paint your face to look like a spooky skeleton. Use a picture of a real human skull for reference.<\/li>
- Strawberry: Draw white or yellow dots on a red shirt or dress. Then, wear a green bow or glue green felt on a headband to represent the strawberry top.<\/li>
- Cow<\/a>: Tape black felt circular shapes on an all-white outfit to resemble this classic farm animal.<\/li>
- Nerd<\/a>: Tuck a button-down shirt into a pair of jeans or short, clip on some overalls, and put on large classic to easily embody this stereotype.<\/li><\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Halloween-Costume"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Make a Halloween Costume","id":526577,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-a-Halloween-Costume","image":"\/images\/thumb\/c\/c6\/Make-a-Halloween-Costume-Step-20-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Make-a-Halloween-Costume-Step-20-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Make a Halloween Costume"},{"title":"How to Pick a Halloween Costume that\u2019s Perfect for You","id":1635638,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume","image":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/82\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume-Step-14.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Choose-a-Halloween-Costume-Step-14.jpg","alt":"How to Pick a Halloween Costume that\u2019s Perfect for You"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":5,"text":"You should dress as a pop culture reference for Halloween.","meaning":"It\u2019s time to show off all your pop culture knowledge this Halloween season! Based on your answers, we bet you\u2019re a fan of all things trending. Whether you\u2019re obsessed with the latest superhero movie or celebrity tour, we\u2019ve got you! Check out this list of trending costume ideas:
- Barbie<\/a>: Replicate outfits from the 2023 hit movie Barbie.<\/li>
- Taylor Swift<\/a>: Find dupes of outfits from one of Taylor Swift\u2019s 10 eras to pretend you\u2019re the pop star.<\/li>
- Ted Lasso<\/a>: Rock a bushy fake mustache and soccer uniform to look like this popular TV character.<\/li>
- Among Us<\/a>: Hop into colorful inflatable costumes to replicate this popular videogame with a bunch of friends.<\/li>
- Wanda Maximoff<\/a>: Wear a red body suit and cape to embody this superhero\u2019s popular getup.<\/li>
- Harry Styles<\/a>: Dab on some fake tattoos and jump into high waisted bell bottoms to replicate this pop star\u2019s tour looks.<\/li>
- Maddy from Euphoria<\/a>: Slip into a skin-tight keyhole dress or rock a turquoise cheerleader outfit to look like this popular TV character.<\/li><\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Celebrate-Halloween"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Pick a Halloween Costume that\u2019s Perfect for You","id":1635638,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume","image":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/82\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume-Step-14.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Choose-a-Halloween-Costume-Step-14.jpg","alt":"How to Pick a Halloween Costume that\u2019s Perfect for You"},{"title":"How to Celebrate Halloween","id":219027,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Celebrate-Halloween","image":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8e\/Celebrate-Halloween-Step-16-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Celebrate-Halloween-Step-16-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Celebrate Halloween"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":6,"text":"You should dress classic for Halloween.","meaning":"Based on your answers, you love all the traditional things about Halloween. Candy, scares, trick-or-treating\u2014you name it! Because of this, we think a classic costume is perfect for you (plus, they\u2019re super easy to find and put together). Read through this list and pick your favorite:
- Vampire<\/a>: Pop in some fake fangs and wear an extravagant dress or cape to sell this classic monster look.<\/li>
- Werewolf<\/a>: Throw on a plaid flannel, ripped jeans, and a growling mask to be this classic monster.<\/li>
- Witch<\/a>: Adorn a pointy hat, broom, and dark lip to fool everyone into thinking you\u2019re a true spellcaster.<\/li>
- Frankenstein\u2019s Monster<\/a>: Throw on a tux and paint your face green to replicate the look of gothic literature\u2019s most notorious monster.<\/li>
- Cheerleader<\/a>: Put on a short, pleated skirt and grab some pom poms to show your Halloween spirit.<\/li>
- Cat<\/a>: Wear an all black outfit, tie on a tail, and rock a cat-ear headband to be the cutest feline on the block.<\/li>
- Clown<\/a>: Paint your face with classic clown makeup and sport a red nose to terrify every child (or adult) you see.<\/li><\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Celebrate-Halloween"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Pick a Halloween Costume that\u2019s Perfect for You","id":1635638,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume","image":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/82\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume-Step-14.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Choose-a-Halloween-Costume-Step-14.jpg","alt":"How to Pick a Halloween Costume that\u2019s Perfect for You"},{"title":"How to Celebrate Halloween","id":219027,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Celebrate-Halloween","image":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8e\/Celebrate-Halloween-Step-16-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Celebrate-Halloween-Step-16-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Celebrate Halloween"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""},{"number":7,"text":"You should dress as something nostalgic for Halloween.","meaning":"Chances are, you love all the memories the spooky season brings up. You likely remember curling up with your friends and\/or family to watch a classic Halloween movie, or perhaps you\u2019ve had a very reminiscent year. Either way, we think a nostalgic Halloween costume is perfect for you. Check out these examples to see what you could possibly be:
- Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus<\/a>: Pick a sister for you and 2 of your friends to be. No matter where you go, someone will get the reference!<\/li>
- 90s Gear<\/a>: Relive the 90s by wearing bright, neon colors and sporting high ponytails and fanny packs.<\/li>
- Spice Girls<\/a>: Assign yourself and 4 other friends a Spice Girl to embody for this fun and nostalgic group costume idea.<\/li>
- Powerpuff Girls<\/a>: Have you and 2 friends dress up like Buttercup, Blossom, and Bubbles to relive your childhood and defeat the bad guys.<\/li>
- Carebear<\/a>: Embody your favorite childhood Carebear this Halloween by printing their emblem on an oversized sweatshirt that matches their color.<\/li>
- Kim Possible<\/a> and Ron Stoppable<\/a>: Go back to your childhood with this easy couple\u2019s costume that only requires cargo pants and tight black shirts.<\/li>
- Mario and Luigi<\/a>: Pair up with your best friend or brother, with one of you wearing red and the other wearing green. Stick on a fake mustache to finish the look.<\/li><\/li><\/ul>","edit_links":[{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume"},{"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Celebrate-Halloween"}],"link_data":[{"title":"How to Pick a Halloween Costume that\u2019s Perfect for You","id":1635638,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume","image":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/82\/Choose-a-Halloween-Costume-Step-14.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Choose-a-Halloween-Costume-Step-14.jpg","alt":"How to Pick a Halloween Costume that\u2019s Perfect for You"},{"title":"How to Celebrate Halloween","id":219027,"url":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Celebrate-Halloween","image":"\/images\/thumb\/8\/8e\/Celebrate-Halloween-Step-16-Version-2.jpg\/-crop-200-200-200px-Celebrate-Halloween-Step-16-Version-2.jpg","alt":"How to Celebrate Halloween"}],"minimum":0,"image":"","image_url":""}]" class="quiz_results_data"/>
- 90s Gear<\/a>: Relive the 90s by wearing bright, neon colors and sporting high ponytails and fanny packs.<\/li>
- Werewolf<\/a>: Throw on a plaid flannel, ripped jeans, and a growling mask to be this classic monster.<\/li>
- Taylor Swift<\/a>: Find dupes of outfits from one of Taylor Swift\u2019s 10 eras to pretend you\u2019re the pop star.<\/li>
- Ghost<\/a>: Drape a white sheet over your head, and use a pen to mark where your eyes are. Then, cut holes around the mark you made and put the sheet back on.<\/li>
- Blow Up Alien<\/a>: Hop into an inflatable costume that makes it look like you\u2019re being taken by aliens.<\/li>
- Killer<\/a>: Wear a plain t-shirt and jeans, but carrying around a fake bloody knife or chainsaw to trick your friends.<\/li>
- Devil<\/a> and Angel<\/a>: Pair up with a bestie and have one of you dress as a devil and the other as an angel to make up this dianmically fierce duo.<\/li>
How to Pick a Halloween Costume
Choosing a Halloween costume can be a big decision. You don’t want to pick the wrong look, but how do you even know if you pick the right look? Based on our research, quite a few factors go into finding the perfect Halloween costume. So, what are they? Take a look at the list below to find out:
- Personality. At the end of the day, a costume is just a costume—the person wearing it is who ultimately brings it to life. When choosing your costume, opt for something that fights your personality or embodies a persona you’re not afraid to take on.
- Budget. Unfortunately, Halloween costumes can get pretty expensive. Depending on the quality, size, and accessories, costumes are typically between $30 and $70. Sometimes, pulling items from your closet can make the best costumes for a fraction of the price.
- Interests. When picking a costume, consider what you’re interested in. What’s your favorite movie, TV show, or celebrity? Do you have a favorite food or animal? All of these things can be turned into fantastic Halloween looks.
- Type of event.
What you’re planning on doing Halloween night can greatly impact what you’ll wear. For instance, if you’re going to a party and you want to look good, you might want to wear something more flattering. If you’re going trick-or-treating with your cousins and expect to do a lot of walking, you may stick with something a little more comfortable.
No matter what you choose, your Halloween costume is going to be epic! Just stick to your interests and wear what you’re the most comfortable in.
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