Creative Halloween Costume Ideas That Are Fun
Once a year, there’s fright, fun, and an abundance of candy—Halloween is just around the corner! On October 31st, it's time for "Trick or Treat," fiery pumpkin faces, and spooky costumes. On the night before All Saints' Day, when the autumn night is at its darkest, brave children and adults roam the streets to drive away evil spirits with fire and fright.
Halloween is based on a very old tradition. If you explore the origins of this holiday, you won't end up, as expected, in America, but in green Ireland. Irish immigrants brought the custom to the USA, where they nurtured and established it. Over the years, the medieval tradition was commercialized, and the Americans relaxed the Halloween dress code. This trend quickly spilled over to Europe, and before you knew it, people were wandering the streets on October 31st with sheets over their heads. Even today, the coolest costumes—be they scary or outrageous—are showcased on Halloween, with an abundance of sweets collected and pumpkins carved. Our beloved four-legged friends should not miss out on such an event. Who else is going to protect us from ghosts, zombies, and witches?
To ensure that your dog fits perfectly into the Halloween party, we at William Walker have come up with the best Halloween partner costumes for you, your dog, and the whole family.
1. Welcome to Hogwarts - Harry Potter Inspired Costume
Witches, wizards, snakes, and three-headed dogs are no rarity in Hogwarts. In the magical world of Harry Potter and Co., there are plenty of cool props, exciting characters, and fantastic beasts—perfect for imitation. This Halloween costume can involve the entire family. Two-legged individuals can take on the roles of Harry, Ron, Hermione, Dumbledore, Bellatrix, or Hagrid for a day, while the four-legged friend can imitate the fearsome three-headed dog, Fluffy. Although this dog costume can be somewhat pricey, it’s super easy to make at home. Simply sew plush toy heads that resemble your dog onto a sturdy dog harness. Affordable plush toys can be found, for example, at Ikea. Then, put a dog body or a T-shirt in your dog's fur color over the construction and cut holes for the extra heads. Voilà, you have a magical partner, group, or family costume.
2. Cellmates Partner Costume for Halloween
With little effort and cost, the prisoner costume for both human and dog can be quickly and easily realized. Slip into striped clothing, maybe apply some fake blood here and there, and sew or stick on a prisoner number. As a highlight, large and small steel chains can be found at the hardware store, which can be repurposed into a leash. It looks as if the cellmates have been cruelly chained together. With red nail polish, you can add extra bloodstains to the chains without your furry friend coming into contact with any paint. This cool partner costume can also be easily expanded to include more prisoners for a family or group outfit.
3. Winter is Coming - GoT Costume
Aside from rolling heads (R.I.P. Ned Stark), zombie-like White Walkers, and plenty of bloody battles, the series Game of Thrones features great characters and inspirations for really extravagant Halloween costumes. Daenerys Targaryen has three dangerous and beautiful dragons. With this Halloween look, you can integrate up to three dogs—so no one has to stay home. Daenerys goes through several phases in the series, from the exotic beauty in light chiffon dresses to the wild Amazon in leather gear, and finally to the Nordic noble queen in thick winter coats. Daenerys's long platinum blonde mane can be easily imitated with white hair chalk, spray paint, or a wig. For the dog costumes, don’t forget the characteristic dragon spikes on the back. These can be easily made at home and sewn onto a dog shirt—but there are also ready-made dragon costumes for dogs available online. The pirate costume can be expanded to multiple people; for men, there’s the option of the strong Khal Drogo or the curly-haired Jon Snow.
4. Lion King Dog Costume
In the beautiful yet sad story of Simba and his family, few remain dry-eyed. Besides the emotional storyline in The Lion King, the animal characters convince especially with charm, humor, and gentleness. In real life, however, lions are far less pettable and can send chills down your spine with their loud roars. They are impressive, wild, and quite intimidating animals, making them perfect for driving away evil spirits on Halloween night. As a partner costume, the fun duo of Nala and Simba is a great choice, but you can also opt for the loving father-and-son combo. The Lion King costumes can be expanded with different characters. For the four-legged friend, there are collars available online with a fluffy lion mane. For the two-legged, the selection is even larger—along with lion tails to attach and headbands with furry ears, there are also entire onesies in a wildcat look available online.
The most important thing about dressing up is having fun. To ensure your four-legged friends enjoy the Halloween festivities, the dog costumes should always be light and comfortable. For your beloved companion's sake, skip hair sprays and excessive costumes that might hinder their canine nature. Some dogs love being in the spotlight and won't mind additional heads, while others may not enjoy it at all. Try out the costumes beforehand and see how your dog reacts. After all, the well-being of our four-legged friends should always come first.
With these cool partner costumes for you and your dog, you're sure to be the highlight on the streets or at the party this Halloween. If you implement one of our costume ideas, be sure to tag us in your story or send us a snapshot. We’re excited to see your spooky beautiful photos.
By Louisa Knoll
