What Should I Be for Halloween?

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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.

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Questions Overview

1. It feels like Halloween when:
  1. The air gets crisp.
  2. I start planning parties with friends.
  3. The Halloween candy aisle is stocked at the grocery store.
  4. Scary movies are put on Netflix.
2. It’s movie night! Which Halloween movie are you watching first?
  1. The Haunted Mansion (2003)
  2. The Addams Family (1991)
  3. Hocus Pocus (1993)
  4. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
3. Fall is in the air. What treat are you dying to have?
  1. A pumpkin spice latte
  2. Pumpkin pie
  3. Apple pie
  4. Caramel apple
4. If you could only have 1 candy in your trick-or-treat pail, what would it be?
  1. Candy corn
  2. Skittles
  3. Snickers
  4. Laffy Taffy
5. How much time do you want to spend on your costume?
  1. No time! I want to buy it and be done.
  2. Less than an hour.
  3. 1 to 3 hours.
  4. As long as it takes! I’m going all out this year.
6. Which word best describes you?
  1. Outgoing
  2. Creative
  3. Trendy
  4. Funny
7. If you were in a movie, what role would you like to play?
  1. The beautiful heroine or brave hero
  2. The silly sidekick
  3. The evil villain
  4. The brilliant scholar
8. On Halloween, you can most likely be found:
  1. Trick-or-treating. What? No one’s too old to get candy.
  2. Perfecting my Halloween decorations. My place is going to look epic.
  3. Partying with my friends. It’s time to go wild!
  4. Setting up a spooky prank. This is going to be hilarious!
9. What’s your favorite movie genre?
  1. Comedy
  2. Drama
  3. Horror
  4. Fantasy
10. When people see your costume, what do you hope they say?
  1. “Woah. You look hot.”
  2. “Haha! That’s hilarious!”
  3. “AH! Is that really you? I didn’t recognize you.”
  4. “Did you make that yourself? It looks awesome!”
11. Halloween is just around the corner! What are you looking forward to most?
  1. Spending time with friends and family.
  2. Scaring as many people as possible.
  3. Trying all of the new Halloween candy.
  4. Going to parties and meeting new people.
12. How long do you plan on being in your costume?
  1. About an hour. I don’t want to be out long.
  2. Until I get hot. It can get stuffy under a mask.
  3. As long as possible! I want everyone to see my look.
  4. Not sure. I just plan on having a good time wherever I go.
13. How do you want to feel in your Halloween costume?
  1. Spooky
  2. Confident
  3. Cool
  4. Silly

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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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    Oct 5, 2023

    "This was great because there are a bunch of different choices to choose from."
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