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Friday, September 6, 2013

Halloween Costume Ideas 2013: 10 Celebrity And Pop Culture Themes (PHOTOS) - Huffington Post Canada

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Halloween costumes mean nothing unless there’s a pop culture reference attached. Sure, you can dress up as a witch, or a ghost, or as something we’ve all done a million times, or you can trump each and every person on earth with looks that pay homage to famous people.


Of course, there are rules. We’re all better than costumes that are offensive, disrespectful, or politically incorrect (to use a blanket term), so that’s why we’ve come up with this list: 10 costume ideas to consider for one of the best days of the year.


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  • Tilda Swinton




  • "Bob's Burgers"




  • Lucille Bluth From "Arrested Development"




  • "Girls"




  • 1920s Anything




  • Taylor Swift




  • Sandra Bullock And Melissa McCarthy From "The Heat"




  • Walter White In "Breaking Bad"




  • Katniss Everdeen In "Catching Fire"




  • Daenerys Targaryen From "Game Of Thrones"




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  • Honey Boo Boo


    The winner of the fourth annual <a href="http://hallowme.me/">Hallowmeme</a> party in Brooklyn.




  • Big Bird


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  • Tanning Mom


    Spotted at <a href="http://hallowme.me/">Hallowmeme</a>




  • I Am Binder Woman!


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/jmarieridgeway"><img style="float:left;padding-right:6px !important;" src="http://s.huffpost.com/images/profile/user_placeholder.gif" /></a><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/jmarieridgeway">jmarieridgeway</a>:<br />Costume can also be worn at next rally or to hang-glide.




  • Paul Ryan Workout Photos


    A gaggle of Paul Ryans showed up to <a href="hallowme.me">Hallowmeme</a>.




  • "A Christmas Story" Leg Lamp


    One of our favorite Halloween costumes of the year!




  • Stupid Sexy Flanders


    For diehard "Simpsons" fans only.




  • McKayla Maroney Is Not Impressed


    The scowling Olympic darling was also a popular choice.




  • 5yo Jimi Hendrix


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Crumbysmom"><img style="float:left;padding-right:6px !important;" src="http://s.huffpost.com/images/profile/user_placeholder.gif" /></a><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Crumbysmom">Crumbysmom</a>:<br />Move over Andre 3000 my 5yo should play Jimi Hendrix in the movie.




  • Texts From Hillary


    Also from <a href="http://hallowme.me/">Hallowmeme</a>.




  • Pussy Riot


    It's not just a costume, it's a political statement.




  • Lego Pirate Man


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Megan_Gile"><img style="float:left;padding-right:6px !important;" src="http://graph.facebook.com/17026481/picture?type=square" /></a><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Megan_Gile">Megan Gile</a>:<br />Hand Crafted & It Only Took 1 Trip to the ER to Make and 5 Stitches!




  • Katniss Everdeen


    The odds are in her favor... to win best costume.




  • Dos Equis Guy


    After all, he's the most interesting man in the world.




  • Richard Harrow And Jimmy Darmody From "Boardwalk Empire"


    Judging from the pictures these costumes are pretty spot-on.




  • The Avengers


    Iron Man really went all out.




  • Psy


    This year's most popular costume (according to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JInRO_6_e0o">South Park</a>)




  • Early Voting


    Is this really how they get early polling results?




  • 'Doping' Lance Armstrong


    Too soon?




  • Walter White


    He's looking for his Jesse.




  • Blake Henderson From "Workaholics"


    This right here is commitment.




  • Paul Ryan


    The ears take this costume to the next level.




  • Simon and Garfunkel


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/trainey1331"><img style="float:left;padding-right:6px !important;" src="http://s.huffpost.com/images/profile/user_placeholder.gif" /></a><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/trainey1331">trainey1331</a>:<br />




  • Cap'n Crunch


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/coconutpi85"><img style="float:left;padding-right:6px !important;" src="http://s.huffpost.com/images/profile/user_placeholder.gif" /></a><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/coconutpi85">coconutpi85</a>:<br />Homemade costumes are always the best. Spotted at Walmart.




  • Indiana Jones and Boulder


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Markadler"><img style="float:left;padding-right:6px !important;" src="http://s.huffpost.com/images/profile/user_placeholder.gif" /></a><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Markadler">Markadler</a>:<br />Run Indy Run!




  • What's in THE BOX?!?!?!?


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/dakotadesario"><img style="float:left;padding-right:6px !important;" src="http://s.huffpost.com/images/profile/user_placeholder.gif" /></a><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/dakotadesario">dakotadesario</a>:<br />Detective Mills and Gwyneth Paltrow's head.




  • 2 Broke Girls


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Octavia_Avance"><img style="float:left;padding-right:6px !important;" src="http://graph.facebook.com/595704598/picture?type=square" /></a><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/Octavia_Avance">Octavia Avance</a>:<br />2 Broke Girls




  • Awesome Corgi Chia Pet


    <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/corgigrandma"><img style="float:left;padding-right:6px !important;" src="http://graph.facebook.com/1618394904/picture?type=square" /></a><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/social/corgigrandma">corgigrandma</a>:<br />Jezebel the Corgi Chia Pet!





1. Tilda Swinton


You think this is a game? We hope not, because otherwise you’re about to be terribly let down. Tilda Swinton rules the red carpet on the regular[1] , but it was her MoMA appearance in March[2] that we can truly draw from. Simply proceed in the following way: don black pants, a plaid button-up, a blond wig (or style your own hair similarly), then hold up a clear piece of Plexiglas that you can pretend to nap behind. Extra points if you’re also holding a pillow and a sheet.


2. Tina Or Louise Belcher From "Bob’s Burgers"


Are you guys watching "Bob’s Burgers"[3] ? We hope so, because otherwise we’re going to run out of things to talk about within the first five minutes of meeting. So while you may think animated series don’t provide real fashion inspiration (whoever made you think this way only wanted to hurt you), think again: a blue t-shirt, navy skirt, Converse shoes, and glasses will morph you into Tina Belcher[4] , while a green dress, pigtails, and hat with rabbit ears will turn you into Louise[5] . However, mastering their personalities is also a must: take charge, show no fear, and above all, be yourself.


3. Lucille Bluth From "Arrested Development"


Jessica Walker as Lucille Bluth is a gift to us all[6] , and we owe it to her to pay tribute come Halloween. Fortunately, Lucille’s costume is easy – especially if you’re not into decking yourself out (or even dressing up at all). If you don’t have a dress suit, start with black trousers and a sweater set, then add pearls, heels, and a look of annoyance. The crowning touch? A martini, obviously, that you must always be drinking from -- though if you plan on standing upright by night’s end, you may want to fill that glass with water after the second or third.


4. The Cast Of "Girls"


Group costumes are the best kind, so if you’ve got three pals willing to get in on an overt pop culture tribute, you’re all set. First, make sure you guys don’t want to go as "The Golden Girls." (It’s a great idea, it just requires a lot of makeup and wigs, so it’s not for everyone.) Second, appoint characters for yourself. If Hannah Horvath, opt for a printed dress or tank top and skirt – or commit fully with a mesh tank (that we advise you wear something underneath of), and a book that you should be writing. For Marnie, long wavy hair, and a structured, fitted dress, while if dressing up as Jessa, think the opposite (loose-fitting long skirts, baggy pants, and braids). Meanwhile, Shoshanna has come a huge way throughout Season 2, so for the love of all that is good, choose her mint dress with the feathered hat.[7] [8] [9] [10]


5. 1920s Anything


This is not a drill. The 1920s are out there, and if they haven’t caught up quite yet, they will find you: "The Great Gatsby[11] ," "Downton Abbey[12] ," "Boardwalk Empire[13] " – these are all terrific influences on which to draw from. So if you’ve always wanted an excuse to dress like a prohibition-era force of nature, don your drop waists, your knee-length hemlines, ankle shoes, pearls, and feather accessories[14] . Just like Daisy[15] (minus all the emotional turmoil she puts everybody through – spoiler alert).


6. Taylor Swift


This isn’t a game, people. 2013 was Taylor Swift[16] ’s year, and if you’re not willing to pay homage to her general aesthetic, then maybe we should all just dress up as the "Grey’s Anatomy" cast again. (Because we did that in 2006, you guys, and we still don’t regret it.) Embracing the Ms. Swift look is easy: a long, blonde wig, a black and white striped shirt, a red skirt[17] (to pay homage to Red, of course), and Keds[18] . However, what’s most important is your look of surprise[19] .


7. Melissa McCarthy And Sandra Bullock From "The Heat"


Did you see "The Heat" this summer? We hope so, because it was brilliant, and the basis of the perfect buddy costume (which is also comfortable for whomever wears what). To channel McCartney’s character, choose grey slacks, a grey vest, and long sleeve t-shirt (with a police badge worn around your neck), while Bullock’s look can be achieved with trousers, a button-up, and disheveled hair – unless you want to fully commit, and trade that blouse in for a t-shirt and police vest, toque, and fingerless gloves.[20] [21] [22]


8. Heisenberg From "Breaking Bad"


There is absolutely no reason why you can’t dress up as Bryan Cranston in "Breaking Bad."[23] You could go as Skyler, Marie, or Jesse, but to be Walter White a.k.a. Heisenberg, all you’d need is a bald cap, glasses, a fedora, and a button-up – the perfect ensemble for the series’ swan song. (That, or you could grab a pal and dress up like this[24] .)


9. Katniss Everdeen From "Catching Fire"


"The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" is coming[25] , and while it's not released until November 22, you can get a jump start on everyone who’ll be dressing as Katniss next year. Since this installment sees our heroine dressed up yet again, you can do a take on the official poster[26] (which actually looks quite a bit like Jennifer Lawrence’s Christian Dior Oscar gown[27] ) with a strapless top and full, A-line skirt (or dress), or you can use it as an excuse to buy matching athletic wear[28] you might not have otherwise.


10. Daenerys Targaryen From "Game of Thrones"


Honestly, if we didn’t include Daenerys, we might as well just give up on Halloween and any other holiday from now until the end of time. Fortunately, this costume is simple[29] : a flowing, long dress – or a long skirt with a corset-like top -- a cape, a long blonde wig, and dragons. Real ones if you have them, but if not, toy dragons you can carry around with you all night and use to protect yourself from anyone who gets too close. Those fools know nothing, Jon Snow. (Yes, yes, we know he has nothing to do with her or this.)



References



  1. ^ Tilda Swinton rules the red carpet on the regular (www.huffingtonpost.ca)

  2. ^ MoMA appearance in March (www.huffingtonpost.com)

  3. ^ watching "Bob’s Burgers" (www.huffingtonpost.com)

  4. ^ Tina Belcher (rookiemag.com)

  5. ^ Louise (www.youtube.com)

  6. ^ Jessica Walker as Lucille Bluth is a gift to us all (www.huffingtonpost.com)

  7. ^ a mesh tank (fashionista.com)

  8. ^ Marnie (www.mamapop.com)

  9. ^ if dressing up as Jessa (adventurous-m.blogspot.ca)

  10. ^ her mint dress with the feathered hat. (nymag.com)

  11. ^ The Great Gatsby (www.huffingtonpost.com)

  12. ^ Downton Abbey (www.vanityfair.com)

  13. ^ Boardwalk Empire (atouchoflovely.wordpress.com)

  14. ^ don your drop waists, your knee-length hemlines, ankle shoes, pearls, and feather accessories (www.stylelist.ca)

  15. ^ like Daisy (www.thetimes.co.uk)

  16. ^ Taylor Swift (www.huffingtonpost.com)

  17. ^ black and white striped shirt, a red skirt (www.posh24.com)

  18. ^ Keds (www.keds.com)

  19. ^ your look of surprise (www.cmt.com)

  20. ^ The Heat (www.theheatmovie.com)

  21. ^ Bullock’s look can be achieved with trousers, a button-up, and disheveled hair (drop.ndtv.com)

  22. ^ a t-shirt and police vest, toque, and fingerless gloves. (margaretperry.org)

  23. ^ Bryan Cranston in "Breaking Bad." (www.huffingtonpost.com)

  24. ^ this (pinterest.com)

  25. ^ "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" is coming (www.huffingtonpost.com)

  26. ^ official poster (www.hypable.com)

  27. ^ Jennifer Lawrence’s Christian Dior Oscar gown (www.huffingtonpost.com)

  28. ^ matching athletic wear (blog.zap2it.com)

  29. ^ this costume is simple (fashionista.com)



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