Post-apocalyptic costumes are going to be a hit this Halloween. This year so many shows, movies, games and fashion have been swarming the media all surrounding the terrifying apocalypse idea. From Walking Dead-inspired makeup tutorials to vampire-inspired accessories, everything is about doomsday.
In most post-apocalyptic fashion, you'll see items like chains, bags, full-length desert coats, helmets, combat boots, goggles and insane monster-fighting weapons. This list will inspire you to upgrade your costume designs for Halloween 2013. Take zombies and vampires to the next level and create post apocalyptic costumes that shock and amaze. There are DIY video tutorials that will help you get just the right look, so when you turn your head, you'll give everyone a great scare.
Get creative this Halloween and these post apocalyptic costume ideas will be just the doom-spiration you need.
49 Post-Apocalyptic Costume Ideas
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Haute Halloween Inspirations
The Yuima Nakazato FW 2010 Line Crosses Gender Barriers
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Sultry Skeletal-Faced Shoots
The 'She Has Waited Too Long' Series by Pauline Darley Goes Skin Deep
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Vampire Chic Makeup
Beauty Looks As Pale As Robert Pattinson
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Post-Apocalyptic Androgynous Shoots
The Andrej Pejic SID Magazine Fall 2011 Photos are Haunting
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Corpse Bride Gowns
Tim Burton Inspired Esty Finds
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Gruesome Undead Adornments
The Zombie Ear Necklace is Inspired by the Hit AMC TV Show
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Morbid Living Dead Makeovers
The Halloween Corpse Bride Tutorial is a Must-See for Tim Burton Fans
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Post-Apocalyptic Menswear
Tijana Pavlov Spring 2010 at Cro-a-Porter in Zagreb, Croatia
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Brutally Bloody Nail Art
The iPolished Blood Splatter Expert Manicure Takes a Violent Approach
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Snow Apocalypse Fashion
The Femke Agema AW12 Collection Quirkily Addresses Style and Survival
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DIY Dripping Mascara Lashes
KlairdeLys Teaches How to Create Black Tears Eyelashes
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Surreal Zombie Runway Makeup
Vivianne Westwood Presents Mask-Like Makeup at London Fashion Week
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Apocalypse-Inspired Jewelry
This Zombie Survivor Charm Bracelet is Perfect for Apocalypse Lovers
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Macabre Carcass Captures
The Magda Lipiejko Skeletal System Editorial is Spooky Chic
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Haute Apocalypse Gear
The Heyniek 'Fantastic Fatalism' Line is a Hot Way to Go
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Thigh-Strapped Steampunk Bags
This JungleTribe Bag Really Makes a Statement
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Living Dead Footwear
These Zombie Sandals Will Kill You With Their Quirky Comedy
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Apocalyptic Urban Attire
The Hood by Air Spring/Summer 2014 Collection is Hip-Hop Inspired
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Tattooed Head-Twisting Shoots
'This is Not My Statement' by Bartek Sejwa is Expressive
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Avant-Garde Apocalyptic Lookbook
The Maximilian Messler Metropolis Catalog is Futuristic Eccentric
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Daring Desert-Inspired Jackets
This Jacket Collection by Nicholas K Looks Comfy and Chic
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Militant Apocalypse Menswear
The Byungmun Seo Fall/Winter 2013 Collection is Army Inspired
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Eerie Zombie Head Slippers
These Walking Dead Accessories are Comfy and Creepy
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Post-Apocalyptic Menswear
Julius Fall Winter 2010 Channels Cormac McCarthy
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Horrifying Light-Up Pumps
These Iron Fist Monster Shoes May Scare You
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Undead Winterwear
The Zombie Attack Hoodie Will Keep You Warm During the Zombie Apocalypse
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Bleeding DIY Manicures
The Fashion Tube 'Halloween Nail Art Tutorial' is Festive
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Hellish High Heels
MrRobbieRotten Crafts Glow-in-the-Dark Spiked Zombie Pumps for Badass Chicks
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Menacing Zombie Heels
The Walking Dead Shoes are a Comic Book Lover's Dream
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Chic Apocalyptic Fashion
'This is Luxe' Features a Handbag that Transforms into a Gas Mask
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Elephantine Gas Masks
The 'Olifant' by Tom Banwell May Be a Sneak Peek of Future Fashion
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Anatomic Footwear
Kermit Tesoro Hypertrophy Heels Replicate the Human Form
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Gut-Wrenching Manicures
These Zombie Nail Designs are Inspired by Resident Evil
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Apocalyptic Ski-Mask Apparel
The Asger Juel Larsen Fall/Winter Collection is
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Luxe Apocalyptic Fashion
The Chanel Fall/Winter 2013 Couture Show is Stylishly Utilitarian
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Living Dead Manicures
This Crafted Zombie Nail Polish Makes Grulish Creatures Cute
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Menacing Undead Manicures
The Nail Buff Zombie Hands Tutorial Takes an Eerie Approach to Pampering
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Morbid Haute Couture
Givenchy Spring 2009 Feature Corpse Brides on the Runway
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Illusory Zombie Hosiery
Frightening Zombie Doll Tights by deadborg Help Make a Mean Zombie Costume
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Cosmetic Corpse DIY Looks
The 'Gothic Vampire Makeup Tutorial' Instructs Viewers on Dark Beauty
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Neck Sutured Accessories
The Halloween Zombie Stitch Necklace Will Enhance Any Creepy Costume
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Flesh-Eating Superhero Attire
The Zombie Iron Man Costume Turns You into a Villainous Monster
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Undead Superhero Costumes
The Zombie Iron Man Steals the Show at the Paris Zombie Walk
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Snuggly Zombie Cloaks
Entertainment Earth's Zombie Blanket Juxtaposes Cute and Gruesome
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Corpse Chokers
VonErickson Creates Stitch Necklaces for the Zombie in You
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Stylish Steampunk Boots
These Kicks by Alex Steshak are Chic
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Marvelously Macabre Apparel
The Suddenly Sudden Bloody Tank Top is Vampire Chic
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Gory Blood-Filled Necklaces
This Vampire-Inspired Blood Vial Pendant is Morbidly Chic
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