With Halloween festivities now regularly spanning the weeks before the day itself, one no longer has to wait until the 31st of October to see some of the most impressive costumes. Whether the end product is clever, funny or disturbing - or, in some cases, all of the above - October certainly brings out a lot of people's inner costume designer.
Now: we don't approve of stealing other people's costume ideas, but having a look at the best the internet has to offer can certainly help inspire if you're desperately trying to figure out what you're wearing to tomorrow's party. We've included some of the best we've seen below. Just make sure to add your own twist if you decide to try something similar:
So far this couple wins Halloween http://t.co/nUZkm1vF50 pic.twitter.com/kGphubev1R
— ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) October 30, 2013
What the young Lannisters shall wear this Halloween! pic.twitter.com/wvX3JuNQl0
— Tyrion Lannister (@Halfman_Imp) October 30, 2013
Probably the most terrifying Halloween outfit - "social media professional" pic.twitter.com/hHhita4O5G
— Andrea Nastase (@diemkay) October 30, 2013
Halloween is my fave time of the year! this girl is crazyyyy look at her costume!!! Insane but so #artistic, agree? pic.twitter.com/j72vmPGi7k
— IG: missjudijai (@JUDiJAiKRAZi) October 30, 2013
Just finished my “Baconado” #costume. Show me what you’re going to be for #Halloween. Treats for my faves. pic.twitter.com/Nf4XlbWEE5
— Baconator (@IAmBaconator) October 29, 2013
Need a last-minute #costume idea? We've got your back. What flavor would you be? pic.twitter.com/CBf2NNMhgn
— Yoplait Yogurt (@Yoplait) October 30, 2013
Remember #Cheers? Here's a clever #Halloween #costume based on the opening credits for the show. #television http://t.co/jzhcRAGcFX
— Melissa Carter (@MelissaCarter) October 30, 2013
Looking for a higher tech costume?
The prize for creepiest costumes, though, have to go to these two terrifying efforts: the LED toddler and the 4 legged... monster thing. Terrifying, albeit for very different reasons:
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