I don’t know if it’s just on my FYP, but the “rhyme without reason” party theme has an absolute chokehold on me. Something about seeing people drunkenly filming themselves in a bathroom — dressed as two rhyming things that make no sense together — just makes me let out a little giggle. Not to mention, some of the ideas that people have on TikTok are just absolutely hilarious. So much better than your typical frat party, am I right?
However, due to the trend’s rising popularity, some of the ideas might become a little — for lack of a better term — basic. Like, how many times am I going to see “baby and old lady” at my rhyme without reason party next week? If you’re in the market for a rhyme without reason costume idea that’s sure to stand out, and worthy of praise, you’ve come to the right place.
- Buzz Lightyear + A pickle spear
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To infinity and beyond! All you need for this look is a Buzz Lightyear costume, really just the gloves and wings TBH. (Amazon, $32) For a pickle spear, invest in a pickle costume (Amazon, $30) or just dress in all green. Carry a jar of pickles too — they’ll get it.
- Harry + Guy Fieri
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Potter or Styles? Up to you. As long as you’ve got the mayor of Flavortown by your side, you’re unstoppable.
- Freddy Kruger + A Cougar
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Just in time for Halloween! Pair this iconic Nightmare On Elm Street villain with a tight dress, big sunglasses, and big cougar energy. Or, you could throw on some yellow cat ears, if you want to take the theme literally. (I prefer the other way)
- 2014 Tumblr + “I work with lumber”
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With the 2014 Tumblr resurgence here, why not incorporate that into your party costume? Paired with a lumberjack, this has total Wattpad potential.
- cephalopod + Fraud
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Marine biologist lowers, I got you. Dress up as a squid or octopus (yes, those are cephalopods) and have your partner dressed up as girl boss fraud Elizabeth Holmes or even Anna Delvy — if you can do the accent.
- Chicken + Politician
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A chicken costume (Amazon, $38) and a suit. It’s as easy as that.
- Yung Gravy + 1980
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Grab your neon workout gear, bestie. And make sure your partner has a fly fur coat.
- She’s The Man + Dirty Dan
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She’s The Man is probably one of the most iconic movies ever made. Grab a Bieber-esque wig, suit up, and stick a tampon in your nose to be Amanda Byne’s alter-ego, Sebastian. For Dirty Dan (remember Spongebob? I’m Dirty Dan!), grab a tan cowboy hat and you’re ready to go.
- Girlboss + Bob Ross
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All this duo needs is a blazer, a curly wig, a fake beard, and some happy little trees.
- Slim Shady + Little Old Lady
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A dynamic duo.
- Christian Girl Autumn + Villian Of Gotham
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She was just a girl in an infinity scarf. They were the Joker. Star-crossed lovers.
- Guy Fieri + The Virgin Mary
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Just gonna leave this here.
- Rachel Berry + Bloody Mary
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The demon or the drink. Interpret that how ever you’d like.
- Millennial + Downward Spiral
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You can ask people what their Harry Potter house is while your partner contemplates the meaning of life.
- Crazy Cat lAdy + The Boss Baby
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Need I say more?