Gothic Halloween Costumes for Couples

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Lou

Are you after Gothic Halloween costumes for a couple this year? If so then there’s quite a few different options available for you from Vampires to Zombies and more.

You could even combine a carnival style costume with day of the dead and end up with the cover image! There are just so many different Gothic takes on traditional costumes that you could try too. Let’s take a look at the fun Gothic Halloween costume ideas we can find.

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Gothic Vampire Halloween Costumes

A Halloween Couples Costume IdeaThere certainly are a lot of different options for Vampire costumes for both men and women, but I particularly like these costumes for a couple – what do you think?

The use of black with burgundy and grey is very Gothic in look and even though Twilight is no more I think the more classic vampires never go out of fashion.

VERSAILLES VAMPIRE COSTUME VERSAILLES VAMPIRESS COSTUME

Zombie Halloween Couples Costumes

Gothic Halloween Costume IdeasOf course another Gothic couples idea is a Zombie costume and there are certainly a lot of different zombie couples costumes available from Prom King and Queen to a zombie bride and groom, doctor and nurse etc, but for something a little different you can visit an undead school and dress as a Zombie Schoolboy and Zombie Schoolgirl.

ZOMBIE SCHOOL BOY COSTUME ZOMBIE SCHOOL GIRL COSTUME

Dark Fairytale Costume Ideas

Gothic Costume Ideas for CouplesOf course sometimes you just want to look at dark versions of well known fairy tales and dress accordingly. A fun couples costume idea is a Gothic take on Alice in Wonderland – let’s check out Alice’s dark side with this cool Gothic costume idea –

DARK MAD HATTER COSTUME SEXY DARK ALICE COSTUME

Victorian Gothic Costume Ideas

Of course Gothic fashion as we think of it harks back to a lot of the Victorian fashions which is why a great Gothic Halloween costume for a man is Jack the Ripper and if you want to make this a couple’s costume then add one of his victims. A Victorian ‘lady of the night’ can be a sexy Gothic Halloween costume for a lady.

JACK THE RIPPER COSTUME VICTORIAN VAMP COSTUME

There are lots more Gothic costume ideas for Halloween especially for women from Gothic Ragdoll costumes to Gothic Fairy Costumes, but I hope you’ve enjoyed this small selection of Gothic costumes for couples.

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Halloween Costume Ideas – Costumes Beginning with H

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Lou

Costumes Starting with H

If you’re looking for some awesome costume ideas that start with the letter H then you’ve come to the right place. There are Humpty Dumpty costumes available alongside Halo costumes and more besides.

I love fancy dress parties/events, but I love them even more when they’re themed and one of my favorite type of themes is the alphabet party theme. You take a letter of the alphabet (in this case H) and everyone has to dress as something beginning with that letter. If you’re thinking of hosting an H party or you’ve been invited to one then this is a great webpage for inspiration………or to buy your costume if you fall in love with one.

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Costume Ideas That Begin With the Letter H

Halo Master – Created by Microsoft this X-Box game series has taken the gaming world by storm so it’s hardly surprising that you can now get Halo costumes.
Hamlet – From the Shakespeare play, this is an opportunity to wear a Tudor themed costume (Elizabethan is the ‘look’ that Hamlet usually boasts).
Hangman – Simply don a long black robe with a full face hood for this creepy look. Just remember the hangman was always anonymous so make sure you stay covered up or their may be a lynch mob after you!
Hannibal Lector – From Silence of the Lambs this fictional serial killer needs no introduction.
Hans Solo – There’s always a Star Wars fan somewhere so I’m glad I’ve got a costume that begins with H just for them!

Halo Master Chief Costume Harajuku Girl Adult Costume

Harajuku Girl – This is a really fun and funky costume idea that I can imagine would be very popular. There are actually four Harajuku Girls that perform with Gwen Stefani which means that this could also be a great idea for a group costume.
Harem Girl – Wear a belly dancer outfit and make sure your eyes look smouldering.
Hari Krishna – This costume can be worn by one person or by a group of people, just add a tamborine to the long orange robes so that you can chant and dance in style.
Harley Quinn – For all Batman fans here’s one of the villains for you to dress up as. You can choose from the classic Harley Quinn costume to the 2016 reinvention of the Suicide Squad’s Harley Quinn.
Harpo Marx – One of the famous Marx brothers comedy act of the 1930s. Wear a long, light-coloured coat, reddish-pink hair, and a top hat.
Harry Potter – The wizard of Hogwarts fame, this is a very popular costume idea for the letter H

Deluxe Haunted Tree Costume Arkham City Harley Quinn Costume

Haunted Tree – You can see this costume above and I have to say I think it’s a highly original costume idea that brings a whole new meaning to the words Halloween Tree!
Hawkeye – From The Avengers, need I say more?
He Man – From cartoon fame comes this hero with bulging muscles/
Headless Horseman – I fell in love with this costume the first time I saw it (a number of years ago) and I still love it!
Helen of Troy – In Greek literature she is said to be the most beautiful woman in the world – a big title to hold! Wear Grecian robes and a smile
Hello Kitty

Men’s Headless Horseman Costume Highway Patrol Costume

Henry VIII – One of the most famous of the Tudor Kings.
Hercules – Hercules was the son of Zeus and a mortal woman, but he’s best remembered in mythology for the Labors of Hercules – 12 tasks he was sent on by the Oracle of Delphi.
Herman Munster – From the famous 1960s television show, The Munsters, this costume is instantly recognizable as the show has a cult following.
Hermoine Granger – A Muggle born student from Hogwarts and one of Harry Potter’s best friends.
Highway Man – I grew up on tales of highway men like Dick Turpin and then along came the ‘camp’ version from Adam and the Ant’s music video Stand and Deliver!
Highway Patrol – This costume always makes me think of the old television show CHiPs with Ponch and John.
Hippie – This is a fun costume idea and can be worn by men or females alike as there are lots of different hippie costumes.

Hippie Costume, Rainbow, Holly Golightly Costume

Holly Golightly – Audrey Hepburn’s most iconic character from the movie Breakfast at Tiffanys.
Homer Simpson – The patriarch of television’s The Simpsons, make sure you can say ‘Doh!’ before dressing up as Homer!
Hot Dog – You can get a fun hot dog costume, if you want to go as a couple one of you can dress up as a hot dog and one of you can dress up as a hot dog vendor.
Hulk – The Incredible Hulk – green, big angry….need I say anymore?
Humpty Dumpty – I have found some great Humpty Dumpty costumes available over the years and it’s certainly a cool costume idea.
Hunchback of Notre Dame – My hubby dressed up as the Hunchback a number of years ago and he had great fun ‘lurching’ about, but a word of warning his back was quite sore the next day!

I hope you have fun dressing up in something beginning with H and hopefully we’ve helped you come up with an awesome costume idea.

Costumes Beginning with G

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Lou

Costumes Starting with G

Ghostly Gal Costume on Amazon

Are you looking for costumes beginning with G? I’ve compiled together as many costume ideas as I could find that begin with the letter G – why you might add, well let me tell you about Alphabet Parties.

During my early 20s I was invited to a number of Alphabet Parties – Alphabet Parties are basically a party where you’re given a letter of the alphabet and you have to dress up as something beginning with that letter. I loved these parties I think it’s a great theme for a fancy dress party and so I’ve compiled a number of pages in an attempt to promote the idea so that more people can enjoy the fun.

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The page you’ve found today has all of the fancy dress ideas I could think of that begin with the letter G, I’m sure there’s some I’ve missed so I welcome ideas from you in my guestbook at the bottom of the page – have fun in your costume whether you choose a ghost or a go go girl or something completely different.

G I Jane
G I Joe
Gangster – now gangster could mean just about anything in a costume as it does just mean a member of a gang, but whenever I think of a gangster costume I think of the old time gangsters of the 20s with the pinstripe suits and firearms.
Gangster Moll – As with the gangster costume above I always think of the 1920 gangster molls for a costume so get out your flapper dress, shake those pearls and don’t forget to pop a pistol into your bag in case things turn ugly!
Gardener
Gargoyle – depending who you speak to a gargoyle could be an architectural feature on a building to act as a spout or a mythical creature, personally I like to go with the mythological side, but either way it can be a great costume idea. I’ve recently discovered that you can buy a gargoyle costume, but I think it’s a fun diy costume idea. Wear grey clothing and use grey paint on your body, face and hair, some touches of green can be good if it can look like moss. Most gargoyles have a grotesque looking face so a mask is a great idea and there are lots of gargoyle masks available, or use any grotesque looking mask, preferably grey in color.
Geisha – in order to properly carry off this costume you do have to remember that make up is essential. Geisha’s use a wax base and then make up to create a white face which then had extra make-up added to give the eyes and mouth effect.For tips on how to apply Geisha make up you can check out – How to Apply Geisha Makeup
Gene Simmons – the lead singer of KISS how much fun would this costume be?
Genghis Khan
Genie

Genghis Khan Adult Costume Women’s Genie In A Bottle Costume Gene Simmons – Kiss Costume

George Washington
Georgian Lady or Man – If you love the Georgian or Regency fashion styles from the times of Jane Austin then this could be a great costume idea. A white wig is essential, of course, but what about the actual costumes? I must admit while there are a few ready made Georgian costumes available to purchase the majority of these costumes that I’ve seen have been handmade.
Ghost – Ghosts are a great idea for costumes whether you’re an adult or a child, a girl or a boy which is why they have their own post dedicated to cool ghostly outfits….
Ghost Costumes
When I was younger dressing up as a ghost was the thing to do if you left it until the last minute to sort out your fancy dress costume. There was no going t…
Ghostbusters – Ghostbusters were a classic 80s movie and this costume would be just at home at an 80s party as it would a G party or even just to go trick and treating on Halloween with. Check out my Ghostbusters post for cool costume ideas.
Ginger Spice – this outspoken Spice Girl is a popular costume choice, you can get one of Geri’s costumes on my Spice Girl Costume post
Gingerbread Man
Giraffe
Gladiator
Glam Rock Singer – this could be a rather generic costume or just dress up as one of your favourite Glam Rock singers from David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust to Gary Glitter, Alice Cooper or more.
Glee Cheerleader
Gnomes
Gods – The Greeks and Romans had a god or goddess for almost every aspect of their lives. Typically their gods (or goddesses) would be dressing in white robes/togas edged with gold or silver trim. Defining which deity you are can be done with accessories for example Diana would carry a bow and arrow. Then there are Norse gods so if you want to give your Thor costume an airing this is your chance!Of course if you can’t decide between the gods available in Greek, Roman or Norse lore then you could always put on a long robe, a white beard and just play the Old Testament version of god.
Goldilocks
Golfer
Gomez – Gomez Addams is a person who needs no introduction and you can find a costume for him on my Addams Family Costume post
Gondolier – from the canals of Venice come the singing Gondoliers, gentling manoevering the gondola’s around the waterways of Venice – traditionally dressed in blank trousers, a black and white striped top with a red necktie and red sash acting as a belt, top the costume off with a straw hat featuring a red ribbon.I should mention that when I was in Venice I also saw a few that just wore black trousers, a red and white striped top and a straw hat with red ribbon so…
Gorilla
Goth
Gotham Girl – As you’d suspect a Gotham Girl is from Gotham City, the home of Batman, it’s actually an American Flash Animation series that focused on several of the female characters that hailed from Gotham City.These characters include Batgirl, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, and Harley Quinn. Dress up as either of these powerful women or better yet make this a group costume idea!

Harley Quinn Costume Adult Catwoman Costume Poison Ivy Costume

- Grapes – you can purchase your own grape costume in both green or purple, but I know many people have successfully made their own diy grape costume and it’s actually very easy to do.First you’ll need to wear a body suit and then you need to have the lung capacity to blow up a lot of balloons.Simply attach the balloons all over your body suit (making sure they’re all either green or purple or red depending on the type of grape you want to be) and you have a home made bunch of grapes costumeI would also add a pair of the appropriate colored tights or leggings as well.
- Green Hornet
- Green Lantern
- Grim Reaper

Deluxe Green Hornet Costume Green Lantern Hal Jordan Costume Grim Reaper Costume, Black

- - Groucho Marx
  - Guinevere
  - Gunslinger – evoke the Wild Wild West with your best cowboy for hire costume!
  - Gypsy – there are a lot of different gypsy costumes available to buy or you can create your own. I had to come up with a costume idea at short notice a few years ago so I chose to dress up as a gypsy. I wore a loose peasant blouse, long skirt and draped a scarf over my head, then I armed myself with some cards and ‘pretended’ to read everyone’s future in the cards – a fun night and easy costume.

Stop – Spice Girls Costumes!

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Lou

Spice Up Your Life in a Spice Girls Costume

If you’re looking for Spice Girls costumes then this is the right place to be. The Spice Girls are a great group costume idea that’s sure to be a pit. We’re talking about the 90s super pop group – The Spice Girls – you know this costume idea is what you want, what you really, really want!

There’s five different members of the Spice Girls – Baby Spice, Ginger Spice, Posh Spice, Scary Spice and Sporty Spice so if you wannabe a Spice Girl first you have to decide which one!

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Baby Spice Fancy Dress Costume

A Spice Girl CostumeFirst let’s start with Baby Spice aka Emma Burton simply because the only fair way to list the Spice Girls is alphabetically don’t you think?

Baby Spice always did look good in pink and here’s her pink costume –

Space Girl Power Women’s Baby Spice Costume

Of course if you don’t have long blonde hair like Emma Burton you’ll also need a Baby Spice wig, but don’t worry you can get the one pictured above right here – Baby Spice Blonde Ponytail Wig for Women.

Ginger Spice Halloween Costume

Spice Up Your Life with This Spice Girl Look!Next we go to the outrageous Ginger Spice aka Geri Halliwell and with all her Girl Power who really rocked the Union Jack dress in style, check it out here –

Ginger Spice Union Jack Costume

Of course you can’t be Ginger Spice without the hair so be sure to grab a Ginger Spice wig at the same time – Ginger Spice Girl Power Wig.

Posh Spice Fancy Dress Outfit

Another Spice Girls Costume IdeaNow we come to Posh Spice aka Victoria Adams who then became Victoria Beckham, yes it’s hard to believe sometimes that the WAG Fashion Designer used to be a pop singer with one of the biggest girl bands in the world. Here’s a Posh Spice costume that I’m sure she’d still be able to fit into with flair –

Smiffy’s 1990s Posh Power, Black, Medium

Now is your hair in a suitable style for Posh? If not then I have you covered yet again with this great wig – Posh Spice Fabulous Wig for Women.

Scary Spice Costume Idea

A Spice Girls Fancy Dress CostumeNow we come to Scary Spice aka Melanie Brown now more commonly known as Mel B which means we’re talking animal prints and big afros which her costume, check it out –

Smiffy’s 1990s Scary Power Costume, Brown, Large

Now I haven’t seen many people with an afro like Mel B’s was back then so you might need to get a Scary Spice wig, but that’s okay you can get it right here – Scary Spice Brown Afro Wig for Women.

Sporty Spice Halloween Costume

Who Do You Think You Are?Last, but definitely not least is Sporty Spice aka Melanie Chisholm or Mel C and as the name suggests we’re talking abs, track pants and a really fit look for her costume. It’s as recognizable as her other pop group mates –

Womens Spice Girls Sporty Power Costume

Again if you don’t have long brown hair that you can pull into a ponytail just like Sporty Spice then you’ll need to grab yourself a Sporty Spice Brown Ponytail Wig.

So there you have it the perfect group costume for a gang of five girlfriends – The Spice Girls. If people don’t recognize you in these outfits then there’s something very wrong with them!

Which Spice Girl do you really, really wannabe?

Costumes Beginning with F

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Lou

Fancy Dress Outfits Starting with the Letter F

If you’re looking for costumes beginning with F for a themed party then I’ve compiled a great list for you from Fred Flintstone to a French Maid.

I’ve compiled this page with a range of others as I used to attend alphabet parties in my 20s and they were so much fun. I read a few years ago that they were making a comeback so for those of you who draw a blank when you have to come up with ideas for costume party here’s your resource list

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Cool Costumes Beginning with F

Fairy – a classic little girls costume, but there’s also costumes for grown ups as well – I especially think men can dress up as the tooth fairy after the Rock’s performance!
Fairy Godmother
Fame character – go back to the 80s with leg warmers, leotards and off the shoulder shirts
Fat B**stard – A character from Austin Powers, I seem to know a lot of people who enjoy talking like the Fat B**stard so I’m sure they’d love to dress up as him as well.
Father Christmas
Father Time – Wear long robes for this costume, some people depict him in white robes while others show him in black robes, what all costumes show is a big timepiece hanging around his neck.
FBI officer – wear the standard issue black suit and look like a fed or wear regular clothes and just flash your badge if you want to be an undercover agent, just don’t forget to talk into your watch and wear an ear piece.
Fester Addams aka Uncle Fester – Uncle Fester, the Addams Family hasn’t been on air for years and yet they’re all instantly recognizable.
Fiona (Shrek)
Fireman
Fisherman – you can dress up in yellow wet weather gear as though you’re a trawler fisherman or else you can wear waders and carry a bag with a few feathers on hooks on it (along with a fishing rod that is) and say you’re a trout fisherman.
Flamenco Dancer
Flamingo
Flapper – there are lots of different Flapper outfits to choose from as well as loads of fun accessories from headbands to long beads, boas or cigarette holders. I love the fashions of the 1920s which is why I love all of the flapper outfits. Check out a whole selection on this page – 1920s Style Flapper Halloween Costumes.

DC Comics Deluxe Muscle Chest The Flash

Flash (The) – This superhero has probably gained an even bigger success thanks to the small screen success of the Big Bang Theory where he’s one of Sheldon’s favorite fancy dress outfits.
Flight attendant
Florence Nightingale – a British nurse from the time of the Crimea war Florence Nightingale is seen as the founder of modern nursing. The outfit you need for this is very much like that of a Victorian scullery maid, including the cap, although rather than the white cotton caps worn by maids, Florence Nightingale’s one was more of a white lace cap. She was known as the lady of the lamp as she would check on her patients at night so getting a lamp to carry would be a great prop for this costume.
Flower – A flower is a great costume for if you want a DIY project. Simply wear green for the stem, add face paint the color you want the middle of the flower head to be and then attach the petals around your face (I would use a piece of elastic to run under your chin and over your head. The petals could be made from tissue paper to cardboard or even fabric.
Flower Pot Men – Bill and Ben from the old British cartoon.
Flower Power Hippie – embrace your inner 60s child with a ‘peace man’ attitude and flowers in your hair! A little outside of the box thinking again for a cool costume idea.
Fly
Flying Monkey from Wizard of Oz
Football – I’ve actually seen costumes for sale for both an NFL football and a soccer ball, both of which do look like a bit of fun.
Footballer – American footballer from your favourite team or a soccer player the choice is yours.
Fork – I have seen a fork costume which I think is just priceless

Fortune Teller Costume

Fortune Teller
Fox
Fox Hunter
Foxxy Cleopatra (Austin Powers)
Frank n Furter (Rocky Horror Picture Show)
Frankenstein
Frankenstein’s Bride
Frankie Stein – a Monster High costume idea, Frankie Stein was one of the original characters from the range.
Fred (from Scooby Doo) – Although Fred wasn’t my favourite Scooby character he is still from a cartoon that I loved growing up. It really seems to have struck a chord across generations as my father loved it, I loved it and my daughter loved it!
Fred Astaire
Fred Flintstone – The main character from the lovable Hanna-Barbera cartoon, The Flintstones.
Freddie Mercury
Freddy Krueger
French Maid
Frenchie (from Grease)
Friar Tuck
Frodo Baggins – a hobbit from Lord of the Rings
Frog
Fruit – there’s lots of different fruit costumes from apples to limes and more so you can just dress up as your favourite and if anyone says that oranges start with O, you can simply tell them you’re Fruit which starts with F …….. and then start planning an O party so you can re-use your costume!
Fuzzy Dice

If you’re after a costume that begins with another letter of the alphabet then I’ve got you covered with that too, simply check out my a-z of costumes page.

Back to the letter F and which costume idea is your favorite?