Fancy Dress Ideas To Spook Everyone Out This Halloween

Whether heading out to trick or treat, a Halloween party or hanging out at home getting dressed up is a huge part of the fun. Finding it hard to think of the perfect scary outfit for every member of the family? Don’t freak out  - these fancy dress ideas provide plenty of spooky inspiration. From petrifying (kinda cute) pumpkins, green monsters to ghoulish ghosts… read on to discover the most wicked outfit of them all. 

Ghastly Ghost

There’s a reason so many of us are scared of ghosts. Floaty, pale and mysterious they can creep up at any time to say ‘boo’. Our Halloween craft kit invites Mini Makers to create their very own spooky ghost popping out of a Pumpkin, a fun way to spark imagination for dressing up. The good news is a ghost costume can be as simple as a white sheet. Draw two big eyes and cut them out and draw a big, black hole for a mouth. You can always get creative drawing pumpkins, spiders and bats on the sheet for extra scare. Why not add some beetle juice coloured stripy socks as well to really spook things up.

Wicked Witch on A Broomstick

With their pointy hats, magic potions and flying broomsticks witches are a Halloween freaky favourite. Whoever goes as this will be a guaranteed crowd pleaser. To prepare the wicked outfit it’s time to get gothic. Start with a black, purple and green dress and add layers of shawls and capes to give an extra wicked, witch effect. And then it’s all about the props. Get a pointy hat, you can craft one yourself or pick one up from a spooky craft store. A broomstick is a must - get creative with a household mop or even go foraging for twigs to make the perfect spooky getaway. 

Petrifying Pumpkin

Nothing says Halloween like those bright orange balls of autumnal fun. Every Halloween party needs a pumpkin to complete the set. To get dressed up as a pumpkin you need the perfect orange base. Choose between an orange jumper, dress or long T shirt which can be styled with orange socks. You can even order an orange tutu from a fancy dress shop to really get into character. Why not create your own lantern to complete the outfit and a hat with green leaves for the perfect pumpkin top. 

Creepy Clown

Clowns can make us laugh, but with the right costume they can also totally creep us out. If you have a little one wanting to spread the spooky vibes this Halloween a creepy clown outfit is a thrilling idea. From a red and white jumpsuit, brightly coloured facepaint and oversized shoes - a clown will be sure to stand out at every Halloween party. And if anyone thinks a clown cannot be scary - the jokes on them. 

Spooky Spider

Incy, wincy spider climbs up the water spout, this Halloween your spider costume will freak the party out. A spider is a scary surprise for any Halloween event. To create the perfect outfit you will need to add some extra legs to your outfit, a mask with scary spider eyes. You can make spider legs using old stockings or tights and glue them on to since black trousers. A  headband with those googly, red spider eyes will complete your creepy look. 

Final Tips For Getting Ready For Halloween

Deciding what to do for Halloween can feel like a challenge, especially when you have children of different ages. Getting dressed up is one way for everyone to enjoy the fun. Outfits do not have to be scary, you can go for a pumpkin, clown or even a mermaid to suit their spook level. Costumes need not be hard work, there are plenty of fun halloween stores to order complete outfits from or simple ways to make them at home. A plain, white sheet can be the base of a super scary ghost costume and foraging for a huge twig can create a wicked broomstick for a witch. If you are looking for a last minute, fun Halloween afternoon activity for home - our best-selling Halloween craft Kit provides all the spook you need. 

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And for extra fun why not little ones get dressed up for a spook-tastic afternoon of fun? Be sure to send us their crafts for a chance to win £100 worth of cinema tickets over on our Instagram competition. Good luck, may the spook be with you.