5 supreme costume ideas for Halloween

MANILA, Philippines - A quick google of “popular costumes 2013” yields a snapshot of what was hot in the past year. All things film, music, fashion, TV, MTV, straight to DVD (Sharknado, I’m looking at you) — if you’ve heard about it, there’s probably a sexed-up costume version of it online. Risk nary a google lest you end up on a deliciously low-rent website with its top-billing sexy Heisenberg hazmat suit. “Our bestseller!” they said, “a certified hit with trick or treating!”It’s essentially a cut-up pants-less hoodie, leg warmers, and a pair of fishnet fingerless gloves. We. Are. Dying. It’s a race to click check out!

Subscribers to the Regina George school of a zero tolerance slut-shaming ho-ho holiday should feel at ease. We at Supreme espouse and enforce the girl code: Feel free to whip out the sexy nurse costume you’ve been saving and wagging tongues will be held.  We encourage you to embrace your inner sex goddess at every opportunity. And blessed be, Halloween is of a time most apropos. Tricks are for kids — after all. Costume advice for the guys? Feel free to mourn your favorite show’s mid-season hiatus through fancy dress: Rob Stark post-Red Wedding anyone? Superman with foam abs? Up the ante and bring it on, gentlemen!

Sexy Walter White jumpsuits aside, the wave of TV-influenced costumes is a testament to the gravity (ding!) of pop culture 2013. For those of you who have not decided on an outfit by now and are not looking to purchase or rent, we’re here to give you a few ideas. The DIY 411, if you will. For the uninitiated, here’s where we tell you how to cop a cheap costume and still remain culturally relevant. We’re skipping Miley this year and going for the less obvious. We don’t think it’s right to beat a dead horse with a sledgehammer and neither should you. #Hint.

‘Carrie’

Re-purpose an old prom dress with a bucket of fake blood and relive the vengeful tale of Stephen King’s Carrie. Dare a lower-than-usual neckline and paste a bewildered look on your face. For any (un)wanted attention, just exclaim: “Dirty pillows? They’re called breasts, Mama! And every woman has them.” Classic.

‘The Great Gatsby’

For the guys, dapper up and wear your sleekest suit as Jay Gatsby, replete with dancing shoes, bow-tie, and a champagne coupe (fireworks sold separately). Slick back your hair into a 1920s side part and act like a super-cut of Leonardo DiCaprio and call everybody an “old sport.” Here’s to hoping you find your night’s Daisy Buchanan or Nick Carraway!    

‘American Horror Story: Coven’

For the ultimate GNO group costume, channel AHS: Coven’s Fiona Goode as the supreme witch of our time. All you need is a sleek black LBD, leather gloves, black pumps with matching umbrella. Have a field day with your girlfriends. Come in varying silhouettes of monochromatic black, dressed as the student body of Miss Robichaux’s Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies. What’s my exceptional super power you ask? Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

‘The Bling Ring’

Convince your barkada to work the layered ukay-ukay downtown LA-inspired look and spend the night as the Bling Ring. Faux-fur vests, designer bags, chunky scarves, sky-high heels, tight pants, sunglasses (even at night, bien sûr), and the requisite Venti Starbucks latte. Pull off the attitude, shop (don’t mop) the pieces and you’re good to go!

‘Orange Is The New Black’

If you’re up for a no-brainer costume that can work for both guys and gals, just whip up a prison-orange jumpsuit, wear a pair of no-nonsense sneakers, and lug a screwdriver for protection. Done! It’s so easy it’s criminal.

Consider this list the tip of the costuming iceberg. Be creative, take our ideas, and run with it.

Halloween is starting to feel a lot like pop culture Christmas!

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