Halloween Costumes Based on TV and Pop Culture
Costume Ideas for Tween Girls, Teens, Adults
Sep 22, 2009
The article Halloween Costumes for Tween Girls has received numerous opinions regarding the suggested outfits, from positive to the not-so-positive (and that’s putting it lightly.) That article focused on three different ideas (geisha, flapper, genie); obviously there are endless other choices. Since Halloween is approaching again, and tween girls are again searching for a perfect costume, here are some more suggestions… for better or worse.
(Note: Not exclusive to tweens -- going to a costume party? Adults can wear these, too.)
Bravo-Inspired Costumes
Who isn’t addicted to at least one of the many reality shows on Bravo? (Those that deny are suspected of lying!) Most of the shows have a fairly recognizable “look” -- such as the following:
Top Chef Contestant
This is a fairly simply costume; simply find a white chefs uniform, which is mostly what the contestants are seen wearing on the show. Possible accessory is a cooking tools/knife collection, although leave the real knives at home.
- Real Housewives Of…: There are four cities to choose from: Orange County, New York City, Atlanta and New Jersey. Each city may have its slight own look, but the general rules apply: expensive clothes that don’t look expensive (many border on looking a bit cheap), piles of jewelry, blown-out hair. Noticeable makeup, big sunglasses.
- Rachel Zoe Client: Study the racks of designer clothing in Rachel Zoe’s studio and it’s easy to notice trends: sequined dresses, fur jackets, clutch purses, high heels. Many of the clothes have a ‘70s and ‘80s vibe. Be sure to use expressions such as “OMG” and “bananas.”
- Project Runway Contestant / Model: This gives the wearer a huge amount of creativity -- there are many past challenges to mimic: creating an outfit solely out of food or material found at a supermarket (the Twizzler dress is still a standout); “California surf” wear; avant-garde looks. A recent episode challenged the contestants to create an outfit from newspaper (muslin could be used as a base) -- a fun idea to recreate.
Current TV Shows to Mimic
- Mad Men: women in fitted dresses, men in dapper suits
- LOST: clothes that look as though they’ve been worn repeatedly
- Dancing With the Stars: ballroom attire
Pop Music Icons
- Gwen Stefani: Girls have a choice of embracing either of Stefani’s signature looks -- the funky, L.A.M.B. or Harajuku look (think tight pants, patterned or plaid shirts, a bit punk rock) or the elegant, glam Gwen (couture gowns, red lips, platinum hair.)
- Katy Perry: Her penchant for 1950s-style dresses is easy to copy. Black eyeliner, red lips, “done” hair.
- Adele: The “Chasing Pavements” songstress is becoming more glamorous by the day -- recent awards outfits have included a fitted-waist black dress with a sparkling broach, styled hair and old-fashioned makeup.
Remember, these are simply suggestions that can be used as a jumping off point for other ideas. There are always standards to fall back on (no doubt a countless number of young girls will dress as the “Twilight” characters), but the repeated sentiment seems to be that girls want costumes that are unique and original. Don’t be scared to come up with a completely fresh idea -- others won’t make fun of you, they’ll be impressed by your creativity.
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