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Halloween Costumes That Are Conversation Starters

What’s scarier than ghosts and ghouls? You guessed it: Social Interaction! It's hard to strike up conversation in general, let alone with a bunch of strangers at your friend’s friend’s cousin’s friend’s Halloween party. But have you considered that your costume can break the ice for you? A clever costume might just be the trick-up-your-sleeve you need to put yourself out there and skip the small talk this Halloween!

Characters

Spongebob? Mr. Darcy? That one niche anime character I thought that no one else cared about? Dressing up as a favorite character from a book, tv show, movie, etc. is the perfect way to strike up conversation at a Halloween party, whether someone comes up to you or you want to introduce yourself to someone else. After all, you already know you have something in common. Your mutual love of Jane Austen or horror movies just might blossom into a beautiful friendship. 

Celebrities

The same rule applies to celebrity costumes! Flex your love of Lady Gaga with a mock meat dress and your fellow Little Monsters will flock to your side. Musicians, movie stars, pop culture icons, anyone is fair game. Don’t be afraid to go all out! And if you’re going to rock an Elton John costume, don’t forget to recruit the host to sneak a few of your songs into the party playlist’s queue.

Mascots

Who doesn’t love a mascot? Whether you’re Fenway Park’s Wally the Green Monster, Flo from Progressive, or the pigtailed redhead from Wendy’s, everyone can get behind some good old fashioned mass marketing. Setting aside the consumerism of it all for just a weekend or two, your costume will for sure garner laughs and compliments, along with questions about how you came up with it. Make it yourself for some added creative flair.

Puns

Comedy and mystery all rolled into one! For a play on the movie The Devil Wears Prada, dress as a devil and carry a fake Prada bag. Glue some candy to your pants for a classic “Smartie pants” spoof. If these sound silly, it’s because they are! You might notice some sideways glances as people try to figure out who you are, followed by smiles or laughs when they get the joke. The cornier and more creative the joke the better, and bonus points if you come up with it yourself. It’ll make for better conversation. 

What are you dressing up as for Halloween?