Reused Costume

Costume is clearly re-used from last year

Light it Up

Costume includes LED lights

Inflatable Costume

Sighting of a fully inflatable costume

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

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

Way Too Realistic Costume

Someone’s costume is way too realistic

Food Costume

Someone dressed as food (like pizza or taco)

Non-Halloween Character

Guest dresses as a character from a completely different holiday

Here for the Snacks!

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

Decoration Knockover

Someone accidentally knocks over a decoration

Free Square

Popular Costume Again

The most popular costume character appears again

Elaborate Face Paint

Incredibly elaborate face paint

Couple Costume

“Couple costume” spotted in the wild

Obscure Costume Reference

Costume is a reference nobody gets

Costume Part Removed

Someone gives up and removes part of their costume halfway through

Bedsheet Ghost Costume

Someone dressed as a ghost using just a bedsheet

Pet in Costume

Someone brings a pet in costume

Vampire Makeup Check

A "vampire" checks their makeup in the mirror

Costume with Prop

Someone's costume comes with an actual prop

Confusing DIY Costume

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

Costume Malfunction

Costume malfunctions mid-party

Try Harder Please

Someone in a “lazy” costume