Trendy costume ideas for the last minute Halloween shopper

Don’t panic, but Halloween is only 11 days away!

If you have spent all your time staring at the colour changing leaves or tucked away watching horror-flicks, you are likely ferociously scrolling through Pinterest to find fun and relevant costume ideas.

To help you out, we paid a visit to Calowna Costume on Bernard Avenue to find out what some of the trendiest costumes are for Halloween 2019.

Lucky for us, the year-round costume shop offers up a wide variety of killer ensembles, making the hunt for a haunting outfit a breeze.

From pre-packaged costumes sets that you can buy to one of a kind vintage or locally made items for rent, Calowna Costume has been meeting the needs of Halloween enthusiasts for nearly three decades.

According to Co-owner Kerri Brandel, 2019 is all about going back to cult classic movie characters, various era-inspired looks and of course, box office blockbusters.

Cult Classic Characters

Dark and twisted yet somehow hilarious and loveable, these characters are quickly rising back to popularity this Halloween.

The Addams Family

Thanks to the newest animated movie, this gloomy and kooky family are all the rage this Halloween.

Weather couples pair up as Morticia and Gomez or you decide to embrace your menacing side and go as the seemingly sweet Wednesday, all you need is a black wig and clothes to match!

Beetlejuice

We’re pretty sure this iconic character will never go out of style.

From the signature striped suit of the man himself to the eerie green-skinned Ms. Argentina - the costume ideas are endless and Calowna Costume even has some key items that you can pick up.

Honorable mentions include any characters from The Rocky Horror Picture Show or The Dude from The Big Lebowski.

Costumes for the Ages

Thanks to the power of nostalgia and vintage media, the love for retro fashion is still going strong.

Always on the hunt for unique items, Calowna Costume has been able to secure some unique antique clothing items over the years as well as create their own copycat costumes, offering an abundance of era-spanning options for trick or treaters.

Hot decades this year include:

The 1920s

Thanks to the popular series Peaky Blinders and the encroaching new year, the roaring '20s are back in full force!

From faux-fur jackets and beaded flapper dresses to top hats and pea coats, there are tons of iconic options to choose from that will make you the most dapper attendee at any Hallows-eve function.

The 1970s

Disco will never die!

Everyone loves to boogie and a Halloween party is the perfect place to do so. Whether you take your tips from John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever or KC and the Sunshine Band, you can’t go wrong with a big afro, big glasses and tight, sparkly catsuits.

The 1990s

Even in everyday fashion, the ‘90s are back and bigger than ever!

From the grunge-inspired plaid overshirts, ripped jeans and doc martens to the Clueless inspired women’s suits, a tribute to the 1990s is both easy to pull off and sure to make you look great.

Box Office Blockbusters

It has been a big year for movies and 2019 has marked the return of many recognizable characters. From sci-fi favourites to horror staples, it has never been easier to find the signature items needed to transform into your most-liked character.

Joker

This should not come as a surprise to you as this universally adored supervillain has been in the top costume trends for years.

You can find everything from the face-paint and hair colour to the colourful suit at Calowna Costume, and they will even offer some makeup tips.

Star Wars

Thanks to the most recent adaptations of this universally adored franchise, even the youngest generation is all about space travel, lightsabers and joining the rebellion.

From Rey and Luke Skywalker to Han Solo and Chewie, there are truly endless opportunities to bring this series to life this Halloween. All you need to do is believe in the force.

Other iconic characters you can take on include Pennywise, any of the Avengers or your best attempt at characters from the Lion King.

We know Halloween can be tough to navigate so we hope this quick guide inspired you! What are you going as for Halloween? Let us know in the comments below.