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Halloween costumes inspired by vintage pop culture

There are two kinds of people, those who have picked their Halloween costumes since August and the “last minute” people.

As we find ourselves in the second type and we know that finding a costume days before Halloween is a rather traumatic experience, we decided to at least provide you with some cool last minute ideas.

We are almost sure that this year Halloween parties will see a plethora of Trump wigs, Suicide Squad,Hillary’s red suit from the debate and Beyonce costumes.

So, for those who enjoy in vintage panache more than hype, these  simple yet fun vintage inspired Halloween costumes may be a perfect fit.

10. Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill

Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill, Montreal, Quebec, 1885
Sitting Bull and Buffalo Bill, Montreal, Quebec, 1885

This is a great idea for “bro- Halloween costume.”

9. Young Elvis

Elvis Presley in Jailhouse Rock (1957)
Elvis Presley in Jailhouse Rock (1957)

Young  fit Elvis Presley from Jailhouse Rock in 1957 would be such a refreshment after oh so many “White Elvis Jumpsuits” we have seen over the years.

8. Betty Grable Iconic Pose

Studio portrait photo of Betty Grable taken for promotional use.
Studio portrait photo of Betty Grable taken for promotional use.

It might be chilly to go Trick or Treating  dressed like Betty Grable from the most popular pin-up poster, but hey it’s a pretty cool costume.

7. Three Stooges

The Stooges in 1937
The Stooges in 1937

Three Stooges are always a win!

6. Elizabeth Taylor as Cleopatra

Taylor as Cleopatra.
Taylor as Cleopatra.

Black wig, elaborate make-up, Taylor’s  signature “flirty look” and Voila, a perfect Cleopatra Costume.

5. The Munsters

1964 cast photo with Yvonne DeCarlo as Lily and Butch Patrick as Eddie
1964 cast photo with Yvonne DeCarlo as Lily and Butch Patrick as Eddie

For those who are sick of Adam’s Family group costumes, The Munsters can work perfectly!

4. Flapper

Actress Norma Talmadge
Actress Norma Talmadge

Here are three reasons why you should dress up like a Flapper: you’ll look gorgeous,  you’ll drink a lot and you’ll dance a lot.

3. We Can Do It poster

J. Howard Miller's "We Can Do It!" poster from 1943
J. Howard Miller’s “We Can Do It!” poster from 1943

It’s super easy and super fun. Here is a warning, though, a lot of people will call you Rossie the Riveter and the iconic poster has nothing to do with that phenomenon. 

2. Maila Nurmi as Vampira

Film: Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959) Director: en:Ed Wood, Jr. Actor Portrayed: en:Maila Nurmi Licensing The original 1959 version of this film is public domain, although there may be a copyright on the musical score
Film: Plan 9 from Outer Space (1959) Director: en:Ed Wood, Jr. Actor Portrayed: en:Maila Nurmi Licensing The original 1959 version of this film is public domain, although there may be a copyright on the musical score

Maila Nurmi as the dark goddess Vampira is one of the coolest characters ever.

Here is another Halloween story from us- Interesting video about the origins of Halloween 

1. Jimmy Hendrix in the army

hendrix_in_army
hendrix_in_army

Because we have seen a lot of Jimmy Hendrix costumes  with the wig, and this one is different and awesome.