The traditional one
This costume is quite predictable. It comes in the form of a vampire, a zombie, a witch/wizard. It can be found in most fancy dress shops – try Luvyababes for example – but it shows the effort a person will make to adhere to the fancy dress code. The traditional fancy dress is ideal for a person who wants to play it safe, you’re bound to not be the only zombie at the Halloween party, but your effort is appreciated and your love of Halloween acknowledged.
The one that doesn’t try
This costume doesn’t involve much. It usually comes in the form of a cloth with eye holes or a bin-bag that’s been picked up and chucked on right before the person leaves the house. This person was probably quite laid back and procrastinated until October 31st,, meaning they had to do a bit of a DIY job using whatever household essentials were in reach. It’s unlikely that this option will produce a good, or even decent, Halloween costume – so, avoid procrastination and get your outfit sorted!
The one that tries to look cute/normal
While most people try their best to look utterly horrific on Halloween, some of us prefer to get ready as normal and simply apply cat whiskers or add a scary hat. Just to clarify – a cat isn’t a valid Halloween costume and anyone who dresses like one should be shunned. Halloween is the time for everyone to let their hair down and look as hideous as physically possible. Who would avoid this opportunity? This person is generally described as “basic” or, failing that, just didn’t want to have fun on Halloween by looking atrocious.
The ones that match
This set of outfits can either be worn by a couple or a group of boys/girls. It can typically incorporate any outfit ever – characters from a film or TV series, food and drink, Charlie’s Angels – you name it… This outfit demonstrates the close friendship of the group/couple. It’s fun and, although not technically Halloween-y. It’s a good laugh and should be done.
The funny one
These don’t necessarily have to be scary, but they sure are funny. This person is the life and soul of the Halloween party and their costume will be complimented, photographed and congratulated all night.
The inappropriate one
We all have that friend that goes a little beyond the “funny” line and verges on inappropriateness – especially at university!NB: if you don’t have a friend like this, it’s probably you, sorry!Their Halloween costume is no exception. Bordering the lines of hilarious and outright offensive, this costume receives mixed reactions and can only be worn by someone who’s confident enough to face the controversy.
The ironic one
This costume can be done for ironic effect or as a ‘metaphor’, which no one understands, no, not even the English students. Or failing the metaphor, this costume could be so bad that no one even knows what it is. Either way, no one gets it, especially when drunk…
Edited by Caroline Chan
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