
We love fun party themes, from superheroes and Star Wars to rhyme without reason and decade parties. Another popular theme is the letter party, where guests draw letters and pick a costume to match. Some letters are easier than others, but we'll show you that they all have great costume ideas with some creativity! We'll specifically be discussing costume ideas that start with "J". Keep reading to see our favorite letter "J" costume ideas!
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Couples' costumes are always in style. That means there are amazing options ideal for the LGBTQ+ community. You could go with traditionally straight couples' picks, but we're here to share some of our favorite favorite queer couples' costumes, from the obvious to the astonishing. Whether you want to recreate an iconic look or go an unexpected way with your LGBTQ+ costume ideas, that's up to you! These costumes are obviously great for Halloween, but we could see some at comic conventions or even Pride. Follow along for the best LGBTQ+ couples costume ideas for Halloween and beyond!
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Have you ever wanted to dress in a Halloween character costume that looked like you? This can be a great option if you're not fond of fussing with wigs. But how many female characters have short hair? We're not talking about characters that look like they have short hair because it's in a bun or a tight updo, but characters with hair that is barely shoulder-length or shorter. (We're also avoiding gender-bent male characters for this one.) Keep reading for a list of short-haired female characters who would make excellent Halloween costumes!
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We didn't realize it when the first Saw film was released, but the horror franchise would have an enormous impact on the entertainment industry. The villain was largely ambiguous while events slowly unfolded, revealing layers of plot that were all occurring at roughly the same time. These techniques and other nuances vaulted Saw into stardom. At the same time, its impact also led to a number of parodies. Naturally, we saw references to Saw in movies like Scary Movie 4 and Insidious, but its influence reached some far corners of pop culture—corners that you might not expect! In no particular order, we'll share some of our favorite Saw references.
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Do you have unusually-colored hair that you want to show off this Halloween? (Or comic con, Renfest, or other costumed events?) While some people might feel the need to get a synthetic wig to have pink hair or blue hair, this is your current color. We'll share some of our favorite characters with unusual hair colors and the costumes you need to match! Keep reading for our favorite costume ideas for dyed hair.
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Did Netflix's live-action One Piece show have you craving the pirate life? While you may not be able to eat a devil fruit, sail the Grand Line, or throw your hat into the ring to be the king of the pirates, you can wear these One Piece costumes! We don't officially have these anime costumes yet, but we'll show you how to find and select costume pieces to transform into some of your favorite characters from the live-action anime series.
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