Just because you’re too old to trick-or-treat doesn’t mean you’re too old for Halloween. Take this costume idea as an example from the “Hangover” movie where Zach Galifianakis’ character looks after a baby.
All you need to make this costume work is a beard, aviator sunglasses, and a baby to carry in your carrier sling. Movie Halloween costume rating: 5 bachelor parties out of 10.
Ms. Frizzle
This school bus driver dressed up as Ms. Frizzle for Halloween. She was the main protagonist from the animated "The Magic School Bus" series, who played an eccentric teacher who also drove the bus.
If you happen to drive a bus, then this might be the best costume idea yet! Magical Halloween costume rating: 9 animated adventures out of 10.
Austin Powers
Somehow, somebody invented a time machine that allows you to go back to the 1960s and steal Austin Powers's costume, at your side, you have Foxxy Cleopatra and mini-me which inadvertently makes you the best-dressed family for Halloween.
If James Bond is a little too serious for your taste, then this parody will likely suit you better. Movie Halloween costume rating: 9 secret agents out of 10.
Addams Family
What a wonderful way for the whole family to embrace their dark side. This is quite possibly one of the most iconic Halloween costumes of all time. It's classic, it's spooky, and it includes the whole family.
If you really want to go for the gold here, be sure to get Gomez that pin-striped suit and have Pugsley's hair perfectly combed and greased. Creepy Halloween costume rating: 9 Wednesdays out of 10.
Before and After
Classic party problem: How to dress up as something that's equally relevant and scary? This guy had the perfect solution. Isn't it amazing how much of a difference one year can make? This guy chose to honor that by commemorating it in a Halloween costume.
On the one hand, you have a clean, neatly dressed man, but on the other hand, you have a frazzled survivor looking like he barely escaped a catastrophe. Scary Halloween costume rating: 7 apocalyptic years out of 10.