Halloween on a budget ? Or simply just procrastinating ? Here are some Netflix inspired DIY Halloween Costumes ideas, based on popular characters and shows, that you can easily DIY at home:
1. Wednesday Addams (from Wednesday)
Materials: Black dress with a white collar, black tights, and braided pigtails.
Look: Channel the dark, sarcastic charm of Wednesday Addams with her signature gothic style and deadpan expressions.
2. Vecna (from Stranger Things)
Materials: Bodysuit, latex or foam for making “veins” or skin textures, red and black face paint.
Look: Craft the terrifying villain with some strategic DIY latex or prosthetics and a sinister pose.
3. Nairobi (from Money Heist / La Casa de Papel)
Materials: Red jumpsuit, black combat boots, and a Dali mask.
Look: Get into the rebellious heist mode with this iconic look from the hit Spanish crime drama, adding a bold attitude to complete the character.
4. The Queen’s Gambit – Beth Harmon
Materials: Retro 60s-style dress, auburn wig, chess pieces as accessories.
Look: Embrace the cool, sophisticated style of Beth Harmon with vintage-inspired outfits and that intense, strategic stare.
5. Joe Goldberg (from You)
Materials: Dark hoodie or button-down shirt, jeans, and a baseball cap.
Look: Keep it creepy and low-key with Joe’s signature stalker look. Add a book as a prop and a calm, unsettling demeanor.
6. Geralt of Rivia (from The Witcher)
Materials: Black or grey armor-style clothing, a white wig, and a sword.
Look: Embrace the brooding, rugged persona of Geralt with his unmistakable white hair and monster-hunting gear.
7. Squid Game Contestant
Materials: Green tracksuit with white stripes, white sneakers, and a number patch.
Look: Easily recognizable and trendy, the Squid Game contestant look is simple to replicate. Add some fake blood for that “final round” appearance.
8. Enola Holmes
Materials: Vintage dress, corset, boots, and a magnifying glass.
Look: Dress up as the clever and adventurous Enola Holmes with a Victorian-inspired outfit, ready to solve mysteries.
9. Eleven (from Stranger Things Season 1)
Materials: Pink dress, blue jacket, white socks, and sneakers. Bonus: Add a box of Eggo waffles.
Look: Go retro with Eleven’s iconic look from Season 1, complete with a nosebleed to really sell the telekinetic powers.
10. Claire Randall (from Outlander)
Materials: Long tartan skirt, corset, and shawl.
Look: Step back in time with Claire’s historical yet romantic style from Outlander, bringing 18th-century fashion to the party.
These costumes are fun to recreate, instantly recognizable, and can easily be adapted for a range of budgets and styles!
Netflix to Nightmares: 10 DIY Halloween Costumes That Bring Your Favorite Characters to Life
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