9 Costume Ideas for a Freaky Halloween
Stuck on what to wear for Halloween? Try these on for size...
Has Halloween managed to creep up on you without much notice and now you're running around like a chook with its head cut off (first costume idea right there) trying to pull something together for All Hallows' Eve? In case it has, we've put together some costume ideas to make your weekend slightly less scary.
1. Betty Draper from Mad Men
There's nothing more confronting than a cold-hearted bitch . This one's good if you're a vintage collector and need an excuse to pull that extra special dress out of the closet. Just make sure no-one spurts you wtih fake blood, and if they do, casually light up a cigarette, drink a glass of red, divorce your husband and treat your kids like crap to help fill the emptiness in your heart.
2. Paul the Octopus
This one may reduce sport afficionados to tears, especially after his untimely death this week.
3. Sookie Stackhouse from True Blood
Granted, most people this year are going to use Halloween as an opportunity to dress up as a vampire and pretend to be as sexy as Eric Northman. But really, is there anything scarier than the perfect woman? Don wings to get into the crowd of those who have kept up with True Blood. You can even get legitimate costumes from the website.
4. Max from Where the Wild Things Are
Got a kid? Dress him up as Max from Where the Wild Things Are. You could do it yourself (especially if you have a big hairy partner).
5. Hunter S. Thompson
The freakiest thing of all - a man on an acid frenzy. Only to be attempted by those who are good at staying in character and/or supplying the party.
6. Lady Gaga's mother
After watching her daughter writhe around on screen half-naked, elope for an under-the-moonlight wedding and the meat dress scandal, this woman's bound to be frazzled. Pull half of your hair out and let your mascara run and that's one hell of a costume you've got there.
7. Carmen Sandiego and Leisure Suit Larry
Where in the world has Carmen Sandiego gone? Our suspicion is that Leisure Suit Larry got sick of trawling the computer underworld for sex and came across a willing women he could hunt for the rest of his days. Other suggestions are Dr Blight and Captain Planet.
8. Roadkill
Great for those who don't want to spend much money and need to get rid of all the clothing in their closet by cutting them up into rags and rolling them in dirt.
9. Perfume Sales Girl
As if the fluorescent lights aren't bad enough we have to deal with barbie trying to skunk-spray us with Paris Hilton's latest "perfume" every time we enter a department store. It's the stuff of nightmares. Take your anger out on other party goers by dressing in black and white, wearing too much makeup and spraying them with cheap scent all night long.
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