70 Creative Costume Ideas

From Comic Con Costumes to Fashionably Dramatic Costumey Looks

— July 20, 2013 — Top Lists
If you're living in San Diego, you've probably spotted tons of Comic Con costumes that make you itch for Halloween to come sooner. But costumes don't necessarily have to be for big events like Comic Con or Halloween, as proven by these dramatic looks. While some are extremely creative runway looks, others are DIYs or themed ensembles for parties.

Reserva's SS14 Collection has lopsided Flinstones costumes hanging off the runway models' heads. The appeal is confusing, shocking and even humorous. But regardless, it is impressionable.

Many costumes are of course, sci-fi themed. Comic Con attendees will appreciate looks like the sensual Star Trek female costume; the design by Poison Candy Latex is not only paying tribute to iconic sci-fi characters, but in a skintight, sexy kind of way.
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Mythical Paper-Made Costumes
Mythical Paper-Made Costumes
Artist Gary Mind’s Paper Project of Fantasy is Awe-Inspiring
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Convention Goer Portraits
Convention Goer Portraits
The Con by Vincent Glielmi Captures the Quirky and the Costumed
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Femme Fatale Fashion Films
Femme Fatale Fashion Films
Jose Luis Vila's Mystery Fashion Film is Marilyn Monroe-Inspired
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Couture Costume Editorials
Couture Costume Editorials
The Self Service Ours is a Nice House Photoshoot is Dressed Up
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Hulking Walking Tank Costumes
Hulking Walking Tank Costumes
This Incredible Warhammer 40K Costume is a Hulking Achievement
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Printed Tech Dresses
Printed Tech Dresses
The Dita Von Teese 3D Apparel Design Was Made With Current Tools
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Creepily Costumed Captures
Creepily Costumed Captures
From Canvas to Camera by Guim Tio Zarraluki is Disturbing
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Textured Animalistic Photography
Textured Animalistic Photography
Fashion Served Presents an Ashraf Majiet Photoshoot Gone Wild
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Turtle Hopping Sibling Costumes
Turtle Hopping Sibling Costumes
This Enthusastic Super Mario Cosplay is Nostalgic Video Game Fun
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Animal-Inspired Sci-Fi Costumes
Animal-Inspired Sci-Fi Costumes
This Stormtrooper Costume Has an Easter Spin
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Draped Floral Fashion
Draped Floral Fashion
Caterina Gatta Releases a Youthful and Feminine Line
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Vigilante Baby Costumes
Vigilante Baby Costumes
The Batgirl Onesie is Perfect for a Heroic Halloween
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Fantasy Character Makeup Tutorials
Fantasy Character Makeup Tutorials
Michelle Phan Recreates Daenerys Targaryen in a Makeup Tutorial
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Childlike Paper Accessories
Childlike Paper Accessories
The Junior Magazine April 2012 Editorial is Inspired by Birds
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Star Wars-Inspired Housecoats
Star Wars-Inspired Housecoats
The Storm Trooper Bathrobe Will Keep You Cozy
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British TV-Inspired Clothing
British TV-Inspired Clothing
Downton Abbey Producers Create a Fashion Line for 2013
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Oversized Cartoon Cat Costumes
Oversized Cartoon Cat Costumes
The Hello Kitty Kigurumi Onesie Offers a Humongous Halloween Option
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Oversized Tea Set Photography
Oversized Tea Set Photography
The Camellia & the Rabbit Series is Whimsically Charming
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Majestic Mermaid Costumes
Majestic Mermaid Costumes
These Fabric Tail Mermaid Costumes Let You Channel Your Inner Mermaid
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Nature-Infused Headwear Catalogs
Nature-Infused Headwear Catalogs
The Yi Sun Futur Anterieur Accessory Line features Wooden Accents
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Pop Icon Stage Couture
Pop Icon Stage Couture
These Beyoncé Tour Costumes by Emilio Pucci's Peter Dundas Embody Glam
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Realistic Martial Arts Costumes
Realistic Martial Arts Costumes
These AmenoKitarou Street Fighter Costumes are a Real Kick
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Disguising Doggy Costumes
Disguising Doggy Costumes
The Where's Waldo Dog Costume is Adorable and Simple
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Henna-Inspired Face Covers
Henna-Inspired Face Covers
The Barbara Boner Venecian Mask Features Fun Fringe Detailing
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1960s Riding Knitwear
1960s Riding Knitwear
The Ballantyne FW 2012 Collection is Cozy and Retro
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Geeky Pooch Ensembles
Geeky Pooch Ensembles
The AT-AT Dog Costume Shows Off Your Pup's Love for Star Wars
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Furious Feathered Kids Fashions
Furious Feathered Kids Fashions
The Angry Bird Children's Halloween Costumes are Adorable
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Costume-Hanging Runway Shows
Costume-Hanging Runway Shows
Reserva's SS14 Collection Has Models Wearing Racks on the Catwalk
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Hilarious Pooch Ensembles
Hilarious Pooch Ensembles
The Dog Halloween Costume Shop Lets You Dress Your Dog Like a Celeb
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Clandestine Alien Costumes
Clandestine Alien Costumes
Kiersten Essenpreis Pays Homage to the Best Horror Film of the '80s
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Surreal Symphony Catwalks
Surreal Symphony Catwalks
The Carlotta Actis Barone Spring/Summer 2013 Runway is Mozart-Inspired
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Custom Critter Costumes
Custom Critter Costumes
The Wild Things Dresses are Perfect for Halloween
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Girly Vigilante Frocks
Girly Vigilante Frocks
The Hot Topics Outfits are Easy and Fun for Halloween
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Romantic Sci-Fi Costume Photoshoots
Romantic Sci-Fi Costume Photoshoots
These Costumes Capture the Mass Effect Games' Amorous Side
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Clownish Superhero Fashion
Clownish Superhero Fashion
The Romance Was Born SS12/13 Collection is Colorfully Clashing
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Anonymous Costume-Like Fashion
Anonymous Costume-Like Fashion
The Femke Agema SS13 Collection is Theatrically Fantastical
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Pointy Cyborg Fashions
Pointy Cyborg Fashions
The Alexandru Nimurad Spring 2013 Collection is Avant-Garde
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Edgy Ebony Editorials
Edgy Ebony Editorials
Love Sex Dance's The New Black Spread Stars Kristina Vaiciunaite
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Sci-Fi Biker Ensembles
Sci-Fi Biker Ensembles
The Stormtrooper Motorcycle Suit Keeps Riders Safe in Star Wars Style
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Freakish Folklore Photography
Freakish Folklore Photography
Wilder Mann by Charles Freger Ferociously Depicts Cultural Costumes
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Theatrical Geisha Fashion
Theatrical Geisha Fashion
Atashi-Boku by Sarah Fountain Stars an Exotic Gisele Pletzer
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Commissioned Character Playsuits
Commissioned Character Playsuits
Get the Costume of Your Dreams with Custom Halloween Onesies
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Low-Res Costume Tees
Low-Res Costume Tees
The 8-Bitty Pixelated Shirts Make for Simple Halloween Costumes
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Historical Sci-Fi Costumes
Historical Sci-Fi Costumes
This Victorian Darth Vader Dress is Villainously Sensual
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Sleek Gaming Gas Masks
Sleek Gaming Gas Masks
The Sentry Turret Soldier Helmet is Weapon Fixture for the Face
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Bewitching DIY Costumes
Bewitching DIY Costumes
The Spookbook Halloween Contest is Looking for the Most Creative Ensembles
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Second Skin Sci-Fi Costumes
Second Skin Sci-Fi Costumes
Costume Craze's Star Wars Suits Fit Tighter Than a Glove
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Dark Beetlejuice-Inspired Editorials
Dark Beetlejuice-Inspired Editorials
This Eerie Editorial Features Dark Hair and Fashion
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Neon-Printed Postmodern Fashion
Neon-Printed Postmodern Fashion
The Antidote Street Style Issue Stars ColorfulPostmodern Styles
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Aspiring Tot Captures
Aspiring Tot Captures
Photographer Malo Dresses Little Ones for Future Careers
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Fantastical Literature Photography
Fantastical Literature Photography
'Alice in Wonderland' by Vilma Costa is Romantically Stylish
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Greasy Meat Outfits
Greasy Meat Outfits
The Bacon Costume Will Make any Halloween-Goer Drool
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DIY Spooky Musical Garments
DIY Spooky Musical Garments
Impress People with This Nightmare Before Christmas Halloween Costume
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Quirky Fairytale Fashion
Quirky Fairytale Fashion
The Sorapol Spring 2012 Collection is Colorfully Cartoonish
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Kitty Costume Catwalks (UPDATE)
Kitty Costume Catwalks (UPDATE)
The 'Algonquin Hotel Cat Fashion Show' is a Cat Lady's Paradise
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Classy Video Game Costumes
Classy Video Game Costumes
This BioShock Infinite Cosplay by Ormeli is Right Out of the Video Game
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Baby Breakfast Costumes
Baby Breakfast Costumes
TheCostumeCafe Egg with Bacon Ensemble is Adorable
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Steampunk Seductress Shoots
Steampunk Seductress Shoots
Rebeca Saray Photographs Women in Complex Victorian Garbs
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Sultry Sci-Fi Costumes
Sultry Sci-Fi Costumes
These Women’s Star Wars Costumes by Costume Craze Show Sexy Side of N
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Fantasy Game Costume Competitions
Fantasy Game Costume Competitions
This Skyrim Cosplay Brings the Elder Scrolls World to Life
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Medieval Superhero Costumes
Medieval Superhero Costumes
These Medieval Batman and Aquaman Costumes Even Make Aquaman Seem Cool
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Contemporary Circus Couture
Contemporary Circus Couture
The SW Madame Editorial Exudes Festival-Worthy Looks
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Realistic Fantasy Game Costumes
Realistic Fantasy Game Costumes
This Final Fantasy Cosplay by Miss-Alice-Monster is Stunning
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Haute Disney Princesses
Haute Disney Princesses
Famed Fashion Houses Design Gowns for Iconic Characters
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Fanciful Feline Photography
Fanciful Feline Photography
Catwoman by Caesar Lima Captures the Cattiness of Women
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Gothic Doll-Like Captures
Gothic Doll-Like Captures
Pioneers of Now by Natalie Shau is Dark and Fantastical
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Stunning Sci-Fi Fantasy Costumes
Stunning Sci-Fi Fantasy Costumes
This Korean Starcraft Cosplay is a Video Game Costume Marvel
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Sensual Sci-Fi Costumes
Sensual Sci-Fi Costumes
Poison Candy Latex Revamps Tired Old Star Trek Uniforms
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