Monsters are a standard staple when it comes to Halloween havoc. They come in all shapes and sizes, not to mention style! You've got your fuzzy-wuzzies. Those are your werewolves, abominable snowmen, and the classic companion, the bigfoot. (Or would it be bigfeet?) Anyway, then you have the bitey-wighties. That category includes your vampires, brain-eating zombies, and run-of-the-mill creatures known for gnawing. Finally, there are the kooky-spookies, the classy-casties, and the build-a-boos, which close out our classic monsters with the ghosts, witches, and your Frankenstein-style monsters, respectively. But, if you really want to stand out and earn your marks in Monstropolis, you might need to become a monster who isn't so easily categorized!

Well, we’re here to help give you the full tour of Monsters Inc. and Monsters University so you can find the costume of your nightmares (and that’s a good thing). Each of the epic characters from your favorite Pixar films are pretty unique in their own right. Sulley appears to be what happens when cotton candy from the Carnival gets transformed into a huggable brute. Mike is like a Beholder from Dungeons & Dragons if it traded its extra eyes for technical talents. And just wait until you see what happens when the legendary Medusa really lets her inner beauty shine! With so many options, we better get moving. Let’s incorporate some lovable monsters into your costume couture!

If you're looking for amazing Monsters Inc costume ideas, just imagine that your goal is to work at the epic power plant of Monstropolis. Think of this as your very first interview to join the team of Monsters Inc. Will you get tossed into the mailroom? It is hardly the illuminating career that you were aiming for, right? Sure, it is important to be part of public service, but you probably imagined joining the police force or becoming a firefighter if you were going to go that route.

. Even postal carriers are pretty brave. But we see more in you than sorting bills in the cellars of the office. Usually, the first step is proving yourself (or knowing another monster who will give you a solid recommendation). Fortunately, that’s why we’re here! In no time, you’ll be suited up and moving through the ranks. Sure, you could get a creepy sea serpent costume and dress up in a mock Randall costume. But wouldn’t you rather leap right into the shoes of your favorite Monsters Inc characters!? Take a look at these ideas and let out the roar and giggles that will give your Halloween night all the energy it will ever need.

You might have noticed that the monsters of Monstropolis are a little larger than life. Our little friend, Boo, is the perfect demonstration, in fact! That little beauty tries her best to fit in amidst the fantastic beasts, but we’re not quite sure how they all fell for her monster costume with that kind of a lopsided fit! If you really want to show that you’ve got the size to match the sasquatch, we’ve got a few tricks up our sleeves that you’re sure to love. Take a deep breath, close your eyes... and jump into the jumpsuit and flip on the fan! In no time, the monsters you love will come to life around you and you’ll have a cute, comfy, and convincing inflatable Monsters Inc costume that will keep you afloat the whole night.

The biggest lesson that we can take from the crew at Monsters Inc is that a bit of creativity will go a long way. Sure, it was pretty easy to get some scares in to power the lights for the city’s savages, but Sulley discovered a much better way to keep the fun going all night long! Take parts of our Monsters Inc. costumes for adults and kids and combine them with a few exclusive accessories and you’ll have a whole new tale to tell. If you’d like to open the storybook to a brand new page, take a look at some of these ideas to find some inspiration.

We bet you'll be able to put together a Monsters Inc DIY costume that would impress even Boo herself! Help your little astronaut head out to monster space when they combine a Sulley costume with a spacesuit! (Or would that just be an alien?) Imagine what a doctor would look like if they got their degree from Monsters University. (We figure that means a few years in medical and veterinary school.) That’s just the start. Take a look at these suggestions and create the ultimate Monsters Inc. group costume and you’ll have a gigawatt worth of giggles in no time.