When shopping for a Halloween costume, it can be tough to choose, especially if you want something really scary yet original. Sometimes it takes some digging to find inspiration for which spooky persona fits you best.
Some great sources of inspiration for scary Halloween costumes are, naturally, horror movies. Think about it — the baddies in horror movies are imprinted in the minds of millions as something truly terrifying. Many popular horror movies have matching official Halloween costumes of the scariest characters.
Even if you would rather not dress exactly like a popular horror movie icon, such as Freddie Kruger, take some fashion cues from his outfit. Ask yourself, “What about him scares me?” There is bound to be something about his appearance that is particular scary. Once you’ve singled these traits out, browse Halloween costumes online to find some that have similar features. The Internet makes it really easy to compare them.
Other great sources of costume inspiration are myths of unnatural creatures, such as the Jersey Devil, chupacabras, and little gray aliens. These things can really scare people who believe that they’re real. They tend to have creative and scary appearances, too — lots of red eyes, spikes, claws, and spooky faces. Science fiction and fantasy themes can also be pretty scary.
Finally, old classics such as ghosts, zombies, vampires, and skeletons can be made extra creepy by adding accessories such as generous amounts of fake blood, colored contact lenses, fake fangs, and glue-in claw nails. Just make sure you can easily and comfortably move around in your costume. The point is to have fun wearing it, after all!
