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While it might seem like we just finished off the last IPAs of summer and put our tank tops and slides into storage, fall has actually been here for more than a month now. This means that not only are the holidays around the corner, but Halloween is here. It arrived seemingly out of nowhere like a crowd of sweat suit-wearing adults running wildly while playing Red Light, Green Light. This means that if you haven’t already done it (what are you waiting for?), it’s time to pick your Halloween costume.
And, like any year, there are obvious costumes that will be everywhere. While it might seem like the right direction to go, we suggest avoiding them at all costs. Remember the scene in ‘The Office’ when multiple employees dressed like the joker? Yeah, you don’t want to be that guy. Keep scrolling to see our picks for the top ten costumes to avoid this year.
2021 Halloween Costumes to Avoid
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10) Michael Myers
Michael Myers has been a randomly popular Halloween costume for decades. The word is that the newest movie wasn’t all that great. Instead, wear a Michael Myers mask and a Star Trek uniform. If you know, you know.
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9) Anyone from 'Bridgerton'
‘Bridgerton’ looks really boring so we’ve never watched it. But if you dress as any of the characters, nobody will know what you’re supposed to be anyway. It’s the ‘Downton Abbey’ of 2021 costumes.
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8) Dr. Fauci
Dr. Fauci was a popular costume in 2020. It wasn’t that inventive then. If you dress as the famed doctor this year, people will simply think you’re re-wearing last year’s costume.
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7) LeBron James in 'Space Jam'
If you live somewhere where it’s warm in late October, this seems like a great idea for bars and costumes parties. It’s lame. If you need to go in that direction, dress as Michael Jordan from the original film.
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6) President Loki
Loki is the god of mischief and that might seem like a great idea for Halloween 2021. It’s not, if you’re really going for it, dress as one of the alternate Lokis, they’re way more creative.
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5) Ted Lasso
We’ve already seen Mitt Romney dress as Ted Lasso. So, if you consider ‘ol Mitt to be a cool, trendy role model, go for it. Otherwise, pick something else.
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4) Kim Kardashian From the Met Gala
Unless you want to have the most uncomfortable, definitely food and drink free night, don’t try to dress like Kim Kardashian from the Met Gala. It was weird and creepy and doesn’t need to be imitated.
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3) Comfy Bernie Sanders
This might seem like a great costume if you live somewhere where it’s cold. Unless you’re sitting in a folding chair with your legs crossed, people won’t even know you wore a costume.
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2) Karen
With the rise of Karen-dom, 2021 might be the most karen-filled Halloween ever. Instead of donning a short blonde wig and recording innocent people with your phone, why not try to get a little more original?
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1) Any Character From 'Squid Game'
Numbered jumpsuits, the “Front Man,” those creepy guys in the different shape masks, the old man, the spooky "VIPs." Just avoid all of it and go for something evergreen instead.
