For some of us, the idea of finding a costume that’s trendy is scarier than the Halloween Horror Nights at USS. But we’re here to make things easy for you. We’ve hunted down the meme-est trends of 2024 and converted them into halloween costume ideas. There are even duo and trio ideas, if you’re planning to attend a Halloween party or event with your friends. Spoiler alert: you’re gonna need to tap into your artsy energy for a few.
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Everyone’s going to want a piece of you this Halloween when you rock up as the must-have accessory for 2024: a Labubu doll. It’s pretty easy to pull off this look too, with just a brown fur coat and painting on pointed teeth on yourself. Follow this makeup tutorial if you’re having trouble:
Throw on a pair of bunny ears and sketch on some serious eyebrows and this Halloween costume is complete. Or, you could think about inflation rates and the expression should come naturally.
Ah, Moo Deng. Is she angry? Is she happy? Is she scared? We’ll never know. One thing we know for sure though – she’s always moisturised.
Skin care gurlies are probably going to love this the most, considering a key factor to pulling this Halloween costume together is moisturising exceedingly. Start by applying pink blush on your cheeks and jaw, then smear coconut oil or a serum all over your face.
Wear a grey outfit and sprint around when you’re getting your picture taken to get that exclusive blurry, but, I’ll still steal your heart look. Bonus points if you constantly look terrified.
You can also make this a dynamic duo costume and get your partner to dress up as a zookeeper, decked up in cargo pants and a vest. You’ll just need to constantly bite them to really sell this couple look.
Moo Deng isn’t the only cute baby animal winning hearts in 2024. Down Under, there’s big boi Pesto, the king penguin chick that looks like a giant kiwi. Recreate his look for Halloween by dressing up in a brown hoodie. You can even stuff your hoodie with pillows to nail that puffy look. Throw on a pair of brown pants and a cardboard cutout of a fish tied around your neck – the baby penguin’s weakness is fish.
Waddling around is a must, of course, unless you’ve seen penguins power-walking like us Singaporeans do.
The East-West Line train disruption was either your worst nightmare or your dream come true, depending on how many days you had to WFO.
Here’s a silly take on the disruption for you and 2 other friends if you’re looking to do a group Halloween costume. One of you will dress up as the average commuter in work clothes. Then the second one should dress in green, with a cardboard sign that says “bridging bus”. The third will dress in red with a cardboard sign that says “train”. To really show that it’s broken down, you can even cross out the word “train”.
You can even make a meme out of your costumes by having the average commuter hold hands with the broken train, while looking longingly at the bridging bus, like so:
Image credit: Wikipedia
This would make for the perfect photo op.
They see me rollin’, they hatin’ is definitely the theme song of this monitor lizard on the F1 track. If you’re an F1 fan, the highlight of the event was probably Landon Norris winning. But for everyone else, this lizard with a need for speed stole the crown.
Throw on a helmet and dress in all green to pay your respects to the greatest driver of all time – the monitor lizard. You can even hold a Red Bull can for extra speed.
With the right colours, you and your bestie can easily win “Best Dressed Duo” for Halloween costumes as Deadpool & Wolverine. One of you can dress fully in yellow and use lots of hair gel to get Wolverine’s electrocuted look.
The other can dress in red and black. To complete the look, paint your face in red and give yourself panda-like eyes. No swords, no problem. Just strap 2 large umbrellas to your back and you could pass for Deadpool.
Interestingly, this ‘fit can also pass as another classic duo: ketchup and mustard.
Screenshot from: Sky News Australia via YouTube
This year was the first time breakdancing was introduced as an Olympic sport. But we’re willing to bet no one had Australian breakdancer Raygun becoming a viral sensation on their bingo cards for 2024.
And while we may not be able to match up to her “flawless” skills, we can at least dress up like her. Wear all green, a green cap, and white sneakers. Stick an Aussie flag in your pocket too, so people get the reference immediately. Feel free to study her art and bust out moves like “the kangaroo”, but, be warned, you might end up hurting someone.
Back in the day, MI6 agent James Bond was the go-to fictional character to dress up as for Halloween if you wanted an excuse to dress up dapper while holding a toy gun. But this year, we’ve got the real-life version to cosplay: Yusuf Dikec, the Olympic sharpshooter from Turkey.
If he hadn’t won a silver medal, he’d look like any uncle on the street, which is what makes this Halloween costume so easy to put together. Just wear a white tee and black pants with pockets. Opt to go for black-rimmed glasses and powder your tresses for that salt-and-pepper look he has going on. Accessorise with a silver medal and a Nerf Gun. Do note, looking nonchalant is a must – that’s what the pockets are for.
It’s crazy to think The Eras Tour happened just this year. Whether you got to live out your wildest dreams seeing Mother Swift on stage or you missed out on all 6 nights, here’s your chance to relive the iconic concert in Singapore.
If you’re going solo, pick one of her eras to dress up as, or if you and friends are certified Swifties, then everyone can pick an era each. Here’s a quick breakdown of her eras and what you could wear:
The painting of the Samsui woman smoking caused tons of debate on social media and also led to some hilarious memes regarding the controversy. If you have Samsui in your blood, then feel free to pay homage to your heritage and this work of art. Censor yourself by holding anything but a cigarette – a book, shoe, or even a lollipop keeps things PG. But if you want to stir up ire, then smoke away.
In case it wasn’t clear enough, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew is in fact, a Singaporean. To get Mr Chew’s Halloween costume look, simply get formal and wear a suit and tie. Take patriotism one step further by rifling through your NDP Fun Packs for “I ♥ SG” temporary tattoos and Singapore flags. That should be enough proof that we are indeed an independent country and not a part of China.
As if having one of the most common boy names in Singapore wasn’t enough, influencer Shawn Thia also bears an unnecessary resemblance to Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. But anyone can be PM Wong this Halloween, you just need to put on a formal shirt and pants. It’s the right glasses that really cement the look: rimless, with rectangular lenses.
Then it’s all about acting the part. Handshakes are a must, but you can also wow the crowd with your sick guitar-playing skills.
Let’s be honest, Dr. Strange is nothing compared to Turritopsis Dohrnii Teo En Ming Time Traveler. Grab your old grad robes or borrow one from a friend to dress as Singapore Polytechnic’s most famous alumni. Don’t forget to wear at least 6 watches, since you’re the master of time. You can also wear a clock around your neck to really drive the point home.
AI taking over our jobs is a bit of a hot topic as the years go by. But, for some of us intellectual folk, we’re worried about when the bots will take over the world. Show your allegiance by dressing up like one of them, like ChatGPT.
Put on grey clothes and cut holes into a cardboard box to wear around you. Make it extra spooky by painting ChatGPT’s screen on the box with the words: “I’m coming for your job!” Don’t forget to end the conversation with “Have a nice day!” because ChatGPT stays polite, despite its threats.
If you don’t already have an Owala water bottle, then one of your friends probably does. It’s become the It bottle of the year, thanks to its insulating qualities and fun candy-like colours. Naturally, it’s why you would want to dress up as your favourite hydration tool.
Becoming an Owala water bottle is quite simple: wrap cardboard around yourself and paint it the colour of your bottle. You can wear different caps and even paint your face to match the cover. Should your friends question its authenticity, simply write “Owala” on the side of the cardboard.
This one’s for those who’ll be running from the office to the Halloween party and don’t have time to dress up in a spooky ‘fit. Just your regular CBD attire would do, and if anyone asks what you’re supposed to be, just reply that you’re being very demure, very mindful.
Ladies, keep your makeup clean. Remember, there are no green cut creases when you show up mindful to work. And for the men, you can keep things demure by staying classy – no weird pickup lines on your female friends.
Throughout most of my life, I thought lao hong could only refer to biscuits and chips that have gone stale from sitting out on a counter for a period of time. Who knew former Workers’ Party member Loh Pei Ying would also use lao hong biscuit as a term of affection to refer to someone who isn’t able to take criticism well.
Dressing up as one couldn’t be simpler. Wear a neutral brown oversized tee and a beanie in classic ice gem colours like pink, yellow, green, and white. To really convey that you’ve gone lao hong, crumble at the slightest pressure, i.e., anyone who criticises your costume, or even looks at you the wrong way.
Horror movies are a great way to celebrate Halloween, but, let’s be honest, dressing up with friends and family is a way more fun way to spice up the spooky szn. And, eating tons of candy, duh.
From goofy to spooky costumes, this list covers group and solo ideas that’ll make you and the gang the life of the party. Not that you needed the help, of course.
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Cover image adapted from: @labubu.png & @seanpdunston via Instagram
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