“Where does a ghost go on Saturday night?”

“Anywhere where he can BOO-gie!” Halloween puns aside, wherever you may be boogie-ing it up, the big question of the night is who or what are you going to be? Here’s a round-up of some costume ideas to get you started for the big night.

1.      Dynamic Duo

Fact of life: when in doubt look to Mary-Kate Olsen. Here she is with her friend as the sun and the moon.

Key points: large cut out of moon and sun, metallic paint, dramatic makeup

Budget: $$

Difficulty: easy

2.      Marvel Geeks Unite

What better way to celebrate Halloween than with leotards and tights.

Key points: bright colours, leotard, tights

Budget: $$$

Difficulty: moderate

3.      Rick Genest Wannabe

It’s all about the face (or lack thereof) in this getup.

Key points:  costume makeup, minimal black and white clothing

Budget: $

Difficulty: Moderate-Hard

4.      The DIY Tee

Feeling particularly crafty this year?

Key points: plain oversized tee, fabric paint/markers, fabric scraps(?)

Budget: $$

Difficulty: moderate

5.      “Bon Bon” appetit

If you’re having a hard time waiting for those post-Halloween discounted candies satisfy your cravings with this for the time being.

Key Points: metallic wrapping paper, newspaper stuffing

Budget: $

Difficulty: easy

6.       For those of you with Grape Expectations

No need to be raisin a fuss with this, it really doesn’t get any easier.

Key Points: Purple Balloons, fitted clothing for underneath

Budget: $

Difficulty: easy