Costumes · DIY · Theme parties

Open the trunk. Find your costume.

Ideas for Halloween and every dress-up party, costumes you can make tonight, and the wig, makeup and accessory tricks that pull a look together.

Raid your closet

One ordinary item, several costumes. Start here when the party is tomorrow.

A black dress or black clothesWitch, black cat, 1960s mod look, mime with face paint
A flannel shirt and jeansLumberjack, scarecrow, farmer, a cowboy with a hat and bandana
A striped shirtPirate, French artist with a beret, old-time prisoner, referee
A white button-down shirtMad scientist with goggles, pirate with a sash, 1950s greaser with rolled sleeves
A cardboard boxRobot, vending machine, building block, race car
Sweats in one colourCrayon, fruit, a superhero base, an animal with felt ears

Halloween CostumesCostume ideas for every kind of Halloween: groups, couples, families, kids and the night-before scramble.
DIY CostumesMake it yourself: costumes from cardboard, thrift-store finds and things you already own, with step-by-step instructions.
Wigs, Makeup & AccessoriesWig care, face paint, special-effects makeup and the accessories that finish a costume, done safely.
Theme PartiesWhat to wear to a decades party, a Gatsby night, Mardi Gras and other dress-up events, and how to host one.
Cosplay BasicsGetting started in cosplay: choosing a character, materials, foam and props, wigs and convention etiquette.