When it comes to making your own Halloween costume, there is perhaps no costume genre that has more options than an alien from outer space. Whether you want to be spooky and wacky or weird and fun, here are some alien costume ideas that are sure to send your next Halloween party into orbit.
For an eclectic, futuristic, alien look, the first thing you’ll want to do is dye your hair a funky space-age color. Bright green or blue will look better. There are a variety of temporary hair color products available to help you achieve this look without a permanent commitment. You can find temporary hair color sprays in most stores during the Halloween season or in costume stores year-round.
Another hair color option that has been gaining in popularity is hair chalk. This temporary hair color comes in sticks. It is guaranteed not to come off your hands once it is applied to your hair. Best of all, it’s available in super vibrant colors and washes out with shampoo.
Once you’ve dyed your hair, you’ll have a variety of options for your face. You can wear green face paint and apply bright green lipstick for an out of this world look. Another fun idea is to skip the face paint, go for sticky jewels and apply them in patterns all over your face. If you want your alien to have multiple eyes, that’s an easy fix too. Just buy a sheet of those gooey googol eyes that are available at craft stores. Apply a lot of eyes on your forehead (or on your whole face). They’re watching you, kid.
For an easy alien outfit, simply go for a long-sleeved shirt and tights in bright, bold colors. Try to combine colors (like neon blue and bright green) that no normal earthling would wear together. Find a sparkly, shimmery belt to complement your space outfit.
Every alien needs a spaceship, and you can have one too. A DIY spaceship can be made from an inflatable inner tube, paint, and tape. After you inflate the inner tube, you’ll need to spray paint it the color of your choice. Alien green works, but you can also spray paint it metallic silver for a more realistic UFO look. If you want, take some extra paint and decorate it with portal windows, windows, a hatch door, or whatever you like.
You will need a ribbon of the same color with which you painted your UFO. Cut and tie the ribbon around the inner tube/UFO in four separate sections: two in what will be the front and two in the back. You will be using these UFO-style suspenders, so measure and cut two longer pieces of ribbon for that purpose. One will go over each shoulder and be tied to the UFO ribbon at the front and back. Once dressed in your alien outfit, climb into the UFO and pull the webbing straps over each shoulder, securing the UFO around your waist. Now you are ready to take off!
