Costume with Prop

Someone's costume comes with an actual prop

Vampire Makeup Check

A "vampire" checks their makeup in the mirror

Elaborate Face Paint

Incredibly elaborate face paint

Obscure Costume Reference

Costume is a reference nobody gets

Needs Costume Explanation

Costume requires explaining every time

Who Are You Supposed to Be?

You hear, "Wait, who are you supposed to be?" at least twice

Popular Costume Again

The most popular costume character appears again

Reused Costume

Costume is clearly re-used from last year

Non-Halloween Character

Guest dresses as a character from a completely different holiday

Costume Malfunction

Costume malfunctions mid-party

Here for the Snacks!

Overheard: “I’m just here for the snacks!”

Food Costume

Someone dressed as food (like pizza or taco)

Free Square

Try Harder Please

Someone in a “lazy” costume

Costume Part Removed

Someone gives up and removes part of their costume halfway through

Inflatable Costume

Sighting of a fully inflatable costume

Light it Up

Costume includes LED lights

Bedsheet Ghost Costume

Someone dressed as a ghost using just a bedsheet

Decoration Knockover

Someone accidentally knocks over a decoration

Wig Keeps Slipping

Costume involves a wig that keeps slipping

Dancing in Unfit Costume

Guest tries to dance in a costume that wasn’t made for dancing

Confusing DIY Costume

A “DIY” costume that’s more confusing than clever

Pet in Costume

Someone brings a pet in costume

Way Too Realistic Costume

Someone’s costume is way too realistic

Couple Costume

“Couple costume” spotted in the wild