It’s that time of year again! Halloween is just around the corner, so it’s time to shake out your favorite zombie clothes, skull-print leggings, and prepare to get spooky.
But, if you’re looking to add a little more theater to your Halloween wardrobe this year, consider taking the leap and creating your own DIY Halloween costume. But be warned – wearing a mask or draping a sheet over your head and calling yourself a ghost just won’t cut it anymore.
The DIY Halloween costume and Star Wars costumes movement seems to have boomed in recent years – and we can’t get enough of it. People are creative, and this holiday really allows that creativity to shine through.
So if you’re searching for Halloween costume inspiration, then we’ve got you covered. Here’s a selection of the top picks we’ve found from around the web; it turns out that some of the DIY Halloween costumes out there are actually truly terrifying!
Awesome Skull Face Paint
Skull Face Paint makes for an easy DIY Halloween Costume
Skull outfits seem to be done to death at this time of year (excuse the pun), but this intricate skull face paint from SFX make-up artist Liz English is truly original. This costume is all about drawing focus straight to the face, so if you want to recreate the look at home then try pairing it with something plain but edgy, like a fitted leather jacket and a graphic tee.
DIY Silent Hill Nurse Costume
Scary DIY Halloween Costume Idea – Silent Hill Nurse
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There’s something inherently scary about Halloween nurse costumes in general, but it’s safe to say that the nurses from the popular video game Silent Hill are on a whole other level entirely. This creepy DIY nurse costume is perfect if you actually want to scare your friends to death!
Queen of Darkness
This spectacularly terrifying makeup tutorial is great for anyone who loves dark clothing or an antiquated, spooky style. The haunting eye-makeup and body art are striking, and while it looks pretty intricate (or difficult, depending on how you see it), the chest-piece could easily be substituted for a gothic choker or another piece of statement jewelry. Some of the best contact lenses for Halloween can be found here
Marilyn Manson Cosplay
Fun DIY Halloween Costume Idea – Marilyn Manson
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Marilyn Manson, arguably a cultural icon, is captured perfectly in this awesome DIY costume. The clothing itself is simple, but it’s the grey contact lenses and distinctive face paint that definitely steal the show. This costume is a great option for fans of dark clothing, industrial trench coats and Steampunk corsets.
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