- Grimace Shake
If you’re trying to relate to recent pop culture trends, or if purple is just your color, you might want to think twice before being a Sexy Devil this Halloween. Instead, shake things up with a Grimace Shake costume. Either be Grimace himself with a full mascot suit that can be found on Amazon, or be the shake with a purple unitard and a whipped cream hair accessory. If you’re feeling extra spicy, add some yellow McDonald’s “M” stickers over the special parts of your body.
- Abe Lincoln and John Wilkes Booth
This one goes out to all of my history concentrators looking to get some action this Halloweekend. There’s nothing that screams sexy more than a top hat and 1860s fashion attire. If you’re feeling extra theatrical, interrupt the party you’re at with a little reenactment. It will definitely give everyone a good spook and leave the crowd wanting more!
- Naked
Just be naked. First-Years can also use this as an opportunity for some Primal Scream practice.
- T-Bo from iCarly
Not only would you get the opportunity to rock some electric orange and a bandana, but this costume is also the perfect excuse to bring snacks into the party with you. T-Bo, an iconic Groovy Smoothie employee, is usually seen trying to sell various foods on a stick including bagels, pickles, and even tacos. This is your chance to take as much chicken from the dining hall as possible and stack in all on a stick. You’ll leave everyone pondering, “Who’s that sexy T-Bo with all that chicken on a stick?”.
- Taco Bell hot sauce packet
There’s a lot of room for creative direction with this one. Being a Taco Bell hot sauce packet leaves the sexiness level in your hands. If you’re not trying to have a freaky Halloweekend, just be Mild. But, if you’re really feeling like you need to relieve some p-set stress, throw on Diablo. If you do eat a Crunchwrap Supreme to help get into character, just make sure to brush your teeth and pop some Imodium before heading out the door.
- Snooki
I know all of you 5 foot 2 and under girlies think this one’s for you. Think again. If you’re 6’2” or taller and are a male athlete, start the search for a cheetah print dress, Ugg boots, and some chunky sunglasses right now. No one wants to see you in a basketball jersey or as Patrick Bateman for the millionth Halloween in a row. Trade the jersey store for the Jersey Shore this year and watch every girl at the party fall in love with your wicked sense of humor.
- Napoleon Dynamite
The perfect excuse to stuff tater tots in your pocket in case you get hungry later on in the night.
- Enema of the State album cover nurse
So, you’re edgy. You’re not like other girls. You listen to Blink-182 on your walks to class instead of Taylor Swift. If you’re on the hunt for your punk rock lover this Halloween, this sexy nurse will surely grab their attention. And you get to wear blue eyeshadow. Who doesn’t love wearing blue eyeshadow?! Just make sure you have a few songs prepared to name when someone asks you to name five Blink-182 songs. Please don’t just answer “All the Small Things”.
- Harvard Football Player
Enough said.
- King Julien and Mort
Maybe you just want to let loose and dance this Halloweekend. Well, here’s the chance for you to really move it-move it. Extra points if you can perfect your King Julien accent without sounding mildly racist.
Ilana Feder ’26 (ilanafeder@college.harvard.edu) writes Arts for the Independent.