It’s never too early to start thinking about all things spooky. What scary movies should you watch? What pumpkin-flavored goodies should you consume? Where should you pick apples? And perhaps most importantly, what the heck are you going to dress up as?
Thankfully, television is a great place to look for inspiration for costume ideas. There are so many shows to choose from. Dress up as one of your favorite characters. Here are 10 ideas to get the creative juices flowing.
Ted Lasso From ‘Ted Lasso’
Stay curious and never be judgmental in order to become Coach Ted. You will need a tracksuit, mustache, whistle, hat, and lots of dad jokes. In this Apple+ series, the title character wins over the hearts of everyone at AFC Richmond with his eternal optimism. He has no idea about football, but he believes in the goodness of everyone he meets, which is contagious in the best way possible. Just don’t serve him tea.
A contestant on ‘The Bachelor’ or ‘Bachelorette’
The beauty of this costume idea is you can shop in your closet. Don a cute gown, cocktail dress, or suit and you are set. Make sure to accessorize with a rose and/or date card. If you see a cute stranger at the party, a great way to break the ice would be to ask them if they accept this rose. It’s a killer opening line and might even lead to love just like the dating show franchise.
Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen From ‘House of the Dragon’
If you are a fan of Game of Thrones and its prequel, House of the Dragon, Westeros is the perfect place to look for inspiration. Consider the rightful queen, Rhaenyra Targaryen, from the latter. This tough cookie is battling it out for her inheritance. As a bonus, you get to accessorize with dragons. You could dress up your pets or even your kids. At your celebrations, be sure to warn everyone that “Winter is coming.”
Wednesday Addams From ‘Wednesday’
It’s time to braid your hair or get a dark wig. This Goth chick loves a classic long- sleeve black dress with a white collar. You can accessorize with the creature Thing, a disembodied hand. Bonus points if you learn the dance from Wednesday and perform it for all your friends.
Emily From 'Emily in Paris'
Bonjour, Halloween lover. To pay tribute to this romantic comedy Netflix series, channel your inner mime. Wear some version of black and white stripes and pair it with a red beret. For fun props, consider a croissant and a passport. Voilà – you are all set.
Tanya McQuoid From 'White Lotus'
Actress Jennifer Coolidge brought this iconic, quotable character to life on the hit HBO series. To honor her, wear your best casual floral dress, head scarf, and dark oversized sunglasses. At the party, always have a prop drink in your hand and consider a suitcase as well. Just don’t let anyone try to murder you.
Carmy From 'The Bear'
Warning: If you dress up like Carmy from the hit FX series The Bear, people will respond to you all night with “Yes, chef!” – but that’s not a bad thing. This costume is simple. All you need is a plain white tee, blue apron, massive amounts of anxiety, and a healthy ego. If you actually cook your friends a pasta staff meal, they will be sure to appreciate it.
Elle Woods From 'Legally Blonde'
OMG, you guys, have you heard? In May of 2024, Reese Witherspoon announced that the beloved Legally Blonde character Elle Woods is coming to television. There is going to be an Amazon prequel series. To celebrate, wear something pink and fabulous for Halloween. Make sure to include Bruiser Woods as well.
Cressida Cowper From ‘Bridgerton’
Dear gentle reader, it’s time to don your best pink Regency-Era gown and attend a ball. Bonus points if it is as lacy, frilly, and girly as possible. The real fun in dressing up like Cressida Cowper from Bridgerton, though, will come with the hairstyles. She always has an over-the-top do, so go wild. You can make this as funny as you want to.
