Popular old character costume ideas for Cosplay and Halloween
Doug Dimmadome (The Fairly OddParents) Costume
Doug Dimmadome costume is a white suit with gold trimmings. He pairs it with cowboy boots, a gold buckle belt, as well a white cowboy hat.
Bill Clinton & Monica Lewinsky Costume
Bill Clinton & Monica Lewinsky costumes feature a corporate attire with Bill's signature greying hair and Monica's dress and black mid-length hair.
Madea Costume
Madea’s costume is a purple dress, black flats, and grey glasses while bringing along a black handbag and pistol.
Otis (Martin) Costume
Otis costume is a khaki cop outfit with yellow epaulets and tassels. Then wear brown pants and black shoes, too. Then carry a toy gun in a holsterand top it off with an army cap.
Bad Santa Costume
Bad Santa’s costume is a red and white Santa suit, a white undershirt, red suspenders, and brings along a flask and cigar.
Joe Biden Costume
Joe Biden's costume is a formal one consisting of a jacket and matching trousers. Be sure to add a fancy-looking tie to the shirt underneath the jacket, too.
Larry David Costume
Larry David costume is a grey shirt, dark jacket, and brown pants. Nail the costum with a pair of brown pants and eye glasses.
Sally O'Malley (Saturday Night Live) Costume
Sally O'Malley costume is a matching red top and pants styled with a curly hair and leopard-print shoulder bag.
Uncle Sam Costume
Uncle Sam costume is a red and white striped pants then you can add a matching jacket and patriot hat.
Dr. Phil Costume
Dr. Phil's iconic costume look can be recreated with an inflatable belly under a shirt and suit. Complete the look with a balding wig and a fake mustache.
Master Roshi (Dragon Ball) Costume
Master Roshi wears a traditional orange garb which you can recreate with a long-sleeved button-down and comfy dark pants. He wears martial arts shoes as well as maintains a long white beard and mustache. Be sure to wear a skin head cap, too!
Hanson (Scary Movie) Costume
Keep up with Hanson's costume with a dark jacket and necktie. His signature look comes with a balding hairline and a small hands.
Stinky Pete (Toy Story)Costume
Stinky Pete’s costume is a long-sleeved red shirt, blue denim overalls, a yellow bandana, and a towering cowboy hat.
Mahatma Gandhi Costume
Mahatma Gandhi’s costume is a pair of white pants (or a simple dhoti, most of the time) and a plain shawl.
Dooneese Maharelle (Saturday Night Live) Costume
Dooneese costume is a yellow long-sleeved dress. Make sure to carry small doll hands, too. Complete the costume with a blonde wig.
Mr. Monopoly (Monopoly Man) Costume
Mr. Monopoly’s costume is a white dress shirt with a black suit, a top hat, and a black cane. Don’t forget his twirly, white moustache!
Jay Garrick (The Flash) Costume
Jay Garrick’s costume is his iconic red Flash jacket, blue leather pants, red knee-high boots, and his signature Flash helmet. You can say that Jay Garrick was the former Flash before Barry Allen.
Jackie Kennedy Costume
Jackie O's costume consists of a pink blazer and skirt. Wear a black collared shirt under, too. Complete the look with a wig and fascinator.
Gorton's fisherman Costume
The Gorton's fisherman costume consists of a blue turtleneck top with a mathching rain coat anf bib pants. Complete the costume with a fake beard and wig topped with a yellow hat. Then strap in brown boots and carry a toy ship wheel.
Moira, David, Alexis & Johnny Rose (Schitt’s Creek) Costume
Moira Rose’s costume is a white dress shirt and black strapless dress combo. Johnny Rose’s costume is a pressed grey suit, a white dress shirt, and black Oxfords. David Rose’s costume is a black knitted sweater with white details, black pants, and white sunglasses. Alexis Rose’s costume is a loose, long-sleeved peasant dress and a Sunday hat.
Director Krennic (Star Wars) Costume
Director Krennic costume is a white button-down and matchinh cape. Then wear a black pair of pants with a gun holster on the waist.
William/Man in Black (Westworld) Costume
The Man in Black’s costume is a grey undershirt, a black three-piece suit, black boots, black gloves, a grey scarf, and a black cowboy hat. The Man in Black is a Westworld veteran looking for a secret.
Bernie Sanders Costume
Bernie Sanders' costume features a formal ensemble with a blue inner shirt and polka dot tie. He wears a black suit with black dress shoes. Complete the costume with a wig that resembles his notable balding hair.
Goldmember (Austin Powers) Costume
Goldmember costume is keeping the look golden and shiny with an all-gold jacket, pants, and shoes. Wear a balding wig and gold chains, too! For women, wear gold bikini top & shorts.
Norman Bates Costume
Norman Bates’s costume is his mother’s dress in the 1960 film and his proper attire in Bates Motel consisting of a collared blue shirt, a knitted blue sweater, and khaki pants.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Costume
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s costume is her black Court robes, green earrings, a thick necklace, black-rimmed glasses, and her hair on a bun.
Grandma Coco Costume
Mama Coco’s costume is a white embroidered dress, white socks, pink fluffy slippers, and an orange shawl. Mama Coco is also known for her all-white hair styled in twin braids.
Carl Sagan Costume
Carl Sagan's costume can easily be done by simply wearing a red turtleneck top under a brown blazer or jacket. Pair the jacket with matching brown pants and red sneakers.
Bill Nye the Science Guy Costume
Bill Nye's costume includes a white button-down with a red bow tie. He wears a blue coat and light-colored pants.
Bill Nye the Science Guy Costume
Bill Nye's costume includes a white button-down with a red bow tie. He wears a blue coat and light-colored pants.
Gilligan & Skipper (Gilligan’s Island) Costume
Gilligan’s costume is a red long-sleeved shirt, blue pants, and a khaki bucket hat. Skipper’s costume is a blue collared shirt, khaki pants, and a black sea captain’s hat.
Mama Fratelli (The Goonies) Costume
Mama Fratelli’s costume is a simple black dress, a black beret, black gloves, a pearl necklace, a toy revolver, and a fake tattoo. Mama Fratelli may be scary but she is loyal to family.
Vincent van Gogh Costume
Van Gogh's costume can be recreated with a white shirt and a blue cardigan. Wear khaki-colored pants and dress shoes. Be sure to add in a red beard and a hat too!
Robert E. Lee Costume
Robert E. Lee's costume features a grey confederate general uniform with yellow accents
Nikola Tesla Costume
Nikola Tesla’s costume is a clean and crisp suit ensemble from the early 1900s partnered with clean styled hair and mustache. Nikola Tesla is a well-known engineering genius and inventor.
Rosa Parks Costume
Rosa Parks’ costume is her humble worker’s blazer and suit, a matching hat, and her arresting number. Rosa Parks is the mother of the freedom movement and is a highly iconic activist.
Samuel Adams Costume
Samuel Adams’ costume is colonial attire (red for the founding father) and a mug of beer. When you hear the name ‘Samuel Adams’, you’re probably thinking one of two things: the founding father or the beer.
Pablo Picasso Costume
Pablo Picasso’s costume is a black and white-striped top, checkered pants, a black beret, and a picture frame. Pablo Picasso is one of the most celebrated artists of the 20th century.
Willie Nelson Costume
Willie Nelson’s costume is a black shirt, a long blond wig tied into braids, and a red bandanna. Willie Nelson is one of the most celebrated country singers today.
Gramma Nutt (Candyland) Costume
Gramma Nutt’s costume is either a classic blue dress or a more vibrant orange dress. Visit Gramma Nutt over at Peanut Acres.