How to Look Best at a Halloween Party?

Do you want to be a phantom presence, a wicked sorceress, an enchanting elf or a wise wizard? At Cybershop Australia we have a spooky choice of Halloween outfits and Halloween accessories to make your character come to life (or death) depending on your desires. 

Halloween costumes for adults can range from vampires to werewolves, ghosts, skeletons, zombies, witches, goblins, trolls, devils, aliens, superheroes, and bizarre characters from horror movies. For kids, you can choose fun elfs, pumpkins, princesses or friendly ghosts. 

With some planning and creativity, you will create a unique character that will stop people in their tracks. Let’s look at some tips to look your best at a Halloween party and some of the diverse characters you can choose to be. 

Tips For Looking Your Best At A Halloween Party 

Know the theme of the party – Always check with the host whether there is a specific theme for the party. You don’t want to arrive dripping in blood and gore if the theme is an enchanted garden filled with friendly elves. 

Plan a budget – Halloween costumes do not need to cost a fortune. By buying a basic outfit and adding a few accessories you can create cost-effective looks that are unique. Consider thrift stores or even DIY outfits if you have the skills. As you make purchases, tally up your spending to make sure that you do not exceed your budget. 

Become your character – Choose a character that resonates with your personality and style. To be authentic you need to enjoy morphing into your new persona. Looking stiff and embarrassed just won’t do it for you.

Consider comfort – Be creative but keep comfort in mind. Ensure that the Halloween outfits you choose match the weather. Choose light breathable fabrics for summer and heavier fabrics for winter. Check that belts, buckles, footwear, headgear, chains, bangles and bracelets do not rub, scratch or chafe. You will be moving around and you do not want to be in pain. 

Safety – Many Halloween costumes call for elaborate headgear and masks. Ensure that you can see and hear adequately. Long, draped outfits that reach the floor can cause trips and falls, so make sure that you can walk unhindered while still looking the part. 

Create a coordinated look – Looking your best means proper planning and attention to detail. Choose colours and fabrics that represent the character you want to be. Select accessories that match the part and enhance the overall effect of your character. Makeup is a vital part of a character if you don’t have a full face mask. Practise your makeup before the event so you can apply it skilfully on the day. 

Let’s look at some costume ideas for your next Halloween party. 

Wizards

Wizards are clad in lavish flowing robes of velvet and satin in colours of purple, dark green, and midnight blues decorated with moons, stars, and other astrological symbols. You will need a tall pointed hat and a long fake white beard to ensure that you look hundreds of years old. Carry an ornate jewel-embellished staff in one hand and a leather pouch containing magical potions in the other.  

Witches 

Your witch disguise is a long black hooded cloak with long bell sleeves that looks old and tattered. Tie a cord draped with bottles of coloured potions and sparkly crystals around your waist. Leather boots are a must-have, as are fingerless gloves and a tall, pointed hat. To finish your look, grab an old broomstick from the garden shed. 

Ghostly Apparitions 

Ghosts are easy and cost-effective to create by simply draping a sheet over your head and cutting two holes for your eyes. Adding black eye makeup will create an added sense of spookiness. Under the sheet, you can wear a white top, white leggings and white gloves as they may be exposed when you move. If you prefer to be more ominous, choose a black sheet and wear a white face mask. 

Halloween Costumes for Kids 

Kids love Halloween outfits and you can choose from a fun array of characters. Create a whimsical elf wearing a tunic made from a deep green felt or velvet fabric. Drape a cloak over the tunic and add patterns of mystical symbols along the edges. You will need fun elf ears and soft brown boots so your elf can trip through the forest to deliver his magical surprises. 

Turn your little ones into pumpkins and dress them in a green top and green leggings with a padded bright orange tunic on top. Draw a fun grinning pumpkin face in black and you are set to embrace the Halloween season. 

Kids will be delighted to dress up as cute animals. Lion, tiger, bear and bunny outfits are easy to find and easy to style. Turn your little ones into superheroes like Spiderman, Batman and Superman. These Halloween costume ideas are less scary and perfect for younger children. 

Characters From Scary Movies 

Step up your Halloween fright-level with adult fashion themes from scary movies. Dress up as Michael Myers, the silent killer known for his white mask and dark jumpsuit. Freddy Krueger with a burnt face and glove fitted with razor-sharp knives will haunt anyone who sees you! You can be Ghostface from ‘Scream’ or Jason Voorhees from ‘Friday the 13th’. For the ultimate freak-out factor, choose to be Regan MacNeil from ‘The Exorcist’. If you prefer characters from books, Frankenstein’s Monster inspired by Mary Shelley’s novel makes a frightening character with bolts in his neck and a mad lumbering walk. 

Dark and Macabre Characters

Does your sense of fun tend towards the dark side of life? Now is the time to show your inner demon. Dress up as the Grim Reaper cloaked in a tattered, hooded robe carrying a scythe. Become a terrifying Zombie feeding on decaying flesh. Wrap yourself up in bandages and walk around in a daze like a 5000-year-old Mummy. For a classic look, Dracula feeding on his latest kill never fails to impress. With time and effort, you can transform yourself into a Werewolf disguise complete with hairy accents, sharp claws and menacing makeup. Remember to practise your midnight howl. 

Look Your Best! 

Halloween is a great occasion to unleash your desire to be weird, spooky, sinister or ghoulish. From demons to witches, blood-dripping monsters, aliens and serial killers, you decide what inspires you. 

A Halloween party can also be all-encompassing and encourage children and the elderly to explore dressing up. These fun events allow generations, families and communities to come together in the spirit of the occasion with some added spine-tingling thrills!