Popular Saturday Night Live character costume ideas for Cosplay and Halloween
Saturday Night Live has been a television staple since it first aired in 1975. The show has had many different cast members over the years, each with their own unique style and sense of humor. One of the things that makes SNL so great is that the writers are always coming up with new and creative characters for the cast to play. This Halloween, why not dress up as your favorite SNL character? Here are some costume ideas to get you started;
Harry Caray Costume
Harry Caray's costume features a white wig with dark-rimmed glasses. He wears a white shirt with necktie under his jacket, too.
Steve & Doug (A Night at the Roxbury) Costume
Steve and Doug’s costume is a long-sleeved black shirt, a formal red party suit, leather black ballroom dance shoes, a black leather dress belt, and a gold snake choker necklace for Steve; and a long-sleeved slim fit black shirt, a blue tuxedo suit, black tuxedo oxford shoes, a classic black dress belt, and a fake gold chain necklace for Doug.
The Ambiguously Gay Duo Ace & Gary (Saturday Night Live) Costume
Ace and Gary's eye-catching costume can be done with a blue bodysuit styled with a pair of yellow gloves, boots, and briefs. Complete the costume with superhero-inspired mask!
Dick in a Box Costume
Dick in a Box features a costume with a blue or purple shirt. Get a box and cut holes on the side to slide a belt through. Finish the costume with a wig, fake mustache, and gold chains.
Turd Ferguson (SNL) Costume
Turd Ferguson’s costume is a red dress shirt under a black blazer, a bolo tie, and a yellow oversized cowboy hat.
Lunch Lady & Sloppy Joe (SNL) Costume
Lunch Lady & Sloppy Joe’s costumes are a blue work dress under a white apron, a cat-eye pair of glasses, and yellow rubber gloves as well as a black turtleneck top, black pants, a red cap, and a burger suit.
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.
The Spartan Cheerleaders (SNL) Costume
The Spartan Cheerleaders’ costume is a black sweater with red and white details, red pants for men, a pleated white skirt with black and red details for women, and white canvas sneakers.
Stefon (SNL) Costume
Stefon’s costume is Ed Hardy shirts, multiple rings on his finger, and his iconic asymmetrical haircut.
Gilly (Saturday Night Live) Costume
Gilly costume is a red dress with pink hearts on. Then wear knee-high socks and flat shoes! Be sure to get a curly wig and a pink ribbon headband to complete the look! Gilly is a fun character to dress up in for a party!
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.
Chippendales Costume
The costume for for Chippendales feature black pants, cuffs, and a necktie or bow. You can either go topless or wear a muscle tee to complete the look.
Matt the Radar Technician Costume
Matt the Radar Technician’s costume is grey coveralls with a First Order patch, and orange utility vest, aviator glasses, and a messy, blond wig.
Mary Katherine Gallagher Costume
Mary Katherine’s costume is similar to Catholic school girl uniform. You’ll need a white collared shirt, a red vest, and a plaid skirt.
Hans & Franz (Saturday Night Live) Costume
Hans and Franz both wear the same outfit. They have on a grey sweater, grey sweatpants, black boots, and a beige belt. They also use fake muscle suits to look super buff.
Coneheads (SNL) Costume
The coneheads costume consists of a striking cone-shaped head piece. Their clothing in the show is mostly normal with Beldar wearing office-ready clothes. While Prymaat and Connie wear more casual clothing.
Macgruber (Saturday Night Live) Costume
Macgruber’s costume is a blue plaid button-down shirt, beige fishing vest, and denim pants. He also sports dirty blonde hair and an awesome pair of brown Aviators.
Wayne & Garth (Wayne’s World) Costume
Wayne costum is a black shirt and jeans, finished off with a cap on his head. Garth costume is like a regular band enthusiast in his white band t shirt, plaid shirt, and ripped jeans.
The Blues Brothers Costume
The Blues Brothers were known for their super simple get-up. They both wear white dress shirts underneath black suits, black neck ties, black Oxfords, black glasses, and black Fedoras.
David S Pumpkins (Saturday Night Live) Costume
David S Pumpkins costume is a suit with pumpkins designed all over it. Even his tie has pumpkins! He’s the perfect Halloween host if there ever was one.
Matt Foley (Saturday Night Live) Costume
Matt Foley costume is a light blue blazer, a green tie, and khaki pants