So you’ve already dressed up as every Marvel SuperHero character possible. Your best friends are being Reservoir Dogs. You’re not willing to go all out, like Texas ChainSaw Massacre matted in corn syrup blood. And you want to give a little more effort than wearing a Dallas Cowboys’ jersey, taping a quarter to your back, and calling yourself “A Quarterback.” For your consideration, here is a list of some Halloween Costume Inspo from Squid Game to Hunter S. Thompson, that hits that sweet spot of I threw this together in like 15 minutes and will win you a few nods for your astute cultural references. 

Napoleon Dynamite

Years ago I told my ex-boyfriend to be this for Halloween in our Senior year, and he won the entire high school’s Costume Contest. Needless to say, it does the trick. All you need is a Vote for Pedro  t-shirt tucked into jeans, thrift store glasses, and a bewildered look on your face.

 

Joe Exotic

Business in the front, gay gun toting cowboy in the back. Snag a Leopard sequin button down for $25, gas station sunglasses, and a stuffed animal tiger. Don’t forget your I Saw a Tiger CD.

 

Squid Game

Grab that workout sweatsuit, patch on #69, and a fist full of marbles. And smear some blood on if  you’re so inclined.

 

Joker

Ok so I know I said you’ve already been every Marvel SuperHero. But maybe not the villain? You can do this in 15 minutes with a white button down, suspenders, slicked back hair, and face paint. If you’re feeling a little more serious, you can grab a nurse outfit or a purple blazer to really make it pop.

Harry Styles

Plaid blazer, feather boa, corduroy pants, voice of an angel, and your golden.

Ted Lasso

So if haven’t seen Squid Game but you still have that tracksuit, grab a whistle, visor, sunglasses, slap on a mustache and a Midwestern accent.

Patrick Bateman, American Psycho

You can roll up to the party from your business meeting for this costume. Just throw on a transparent raincoat, and that serial killer axe you always keep handy in the trunk of your car.

 

James Bond

When you have No Time To Die and no time for your costume, pick up a black water gun, your sleekest suit, and order a Martini shaken. Not stirred.

Fight Club

You can literally slip on a bathrobe, stick a candy cig or Marlboro Gold in your mouth, hold a bar of soap with “Fight Club” on it and suddenly your making a cultural allusion.

Fear and Loathing Hunter S. Thompson 

Any old Hawaiian shirt and yellow tinted sunglasses from your local thrift store will do. Oh and remember, your on a drug fueled bender in Las Vegas, so play the part.

Jack Torrence, The Shining 

Here’s Johnny! Toss on your oldest frumpy sweater, blue jeans, and that serial killer axe you still have in the trunk of your car. And if you’re feeling it, a crazed look in your eyes.

Jack Skellington, The Nightmare Before Christmas

Take a peek in your friendly neighborhood Hot Topic, and you’ll be set.

Guy Fieri

Welcome to Flavortown. Although Guy Fieri claims to hate the flames that brought him fame, he’ll have to forgive us for this one. A gentle search on Depop for Y2K flame shirts, spiked hair, some sort of cooking utensil, and gas station sunnies are all you need.

David Bowie

If this is truly last minute, a simple lightning bolt face paint and a little bit of red hair spray will get the job done. If you want to go full Ziggy Stardust, slip into something metallic and 80s, or that ice-blue suit you never wear enough.

Chucky

Hi I’m Chucky, and I’m you’re friend till the end. And last but not least, a little horror to get the job done. Now is your chance to wear those jean overalls you bought at a flea market and never touched again. Paired with a striped long sleeve, orange hair spray, some gentle face stitches, and you’re Childs Play.