What It Is
#HalloweenCostume documents costume planning, creation, and execution for October 31st, from store-bought to elaborate DIY creations.
The Costume Tiers
Tier 1: Store-bought ($30-60, Party City)
Tier 2: DIY basic (closet + accessories, $20-40)
Tier 3: Elaborate homemade (weeks of work, $100-300)
Tier 4: Professional cosplay ($500-2,000+)
Trending Costumes by Era
2010-2012: Zombies, vampires, sexy [profession]
2013-2015: Frozen (Elsa everywhere), superheroes
2016-2018: Wonder Woman, Stranger Things, Harley Quinn
2019-2021: TikTok trends, pandemic-themed, murder hornets
2022-2023: Wednesday Addams, AI-generated concepts