{"id":9174,"date":"2026-10-22T17:21:46","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T17:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=9174"},"modified":"2026-10-22T17:21:46","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T17:21:46","slug":"10-readers-share-their-epic-halloween-costumes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silvybrand.com\/?p=9174","title":{"rendered":"10 Readers Share Their Epic Halloween Costumes"},"content":{"rendered":"


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What are you going to be for Halloween? Every year I say I\u2019m not<\/em> going to dress up \u2014 only to end up in a last-minute costume scramble! For inspiration, we put out a call on Instagram<\/a> and were thrilled with the turnout. Here are 10 truly great reader costumes\u2026<\/p>\n

\"fork<\/p>\n

\u201cLast year, I was determined to win our neighborhood bar\u2019s<\/a> costume contest \u2014 the prize is free tots for life. So, I found a photo from a vintage costume book and brought it to Somsack Sikhounmuong<\/a>, our creative director at Alex Mill<\/a>. We spent multiple late nights working on the costume at the office, but the final product was incredible. When my friend Lily<\/a> and I showed up at the bar, everyone loved it. We ended up winning and celebrated with a fork-and-spoon victory dance<\/a>.\u201d \u2014 Rose Florence Anderson<\/a>, Brooklyn <\/p>\n

\"bouquet<\/p>\n

\u201cA few years before, I was a bouquet of flowers, inspired by Gigi Hadid\u2019s look<\/a> down the runway of a Moschino show \u2014 and perfectly fitting my flower name!\u201d \u2014 Rose<\/a>, Brooklyn <\/p>\n

\"Fruit<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cMy work team decided to do the group costume of \u2018Fruit of the Loom.\u2019 Everyone in the office loved it, although I realized I hadn\u2019t thought through how it would feel to work at my desk under<\/em> a layer of balloons. Still, worth it.\u201d \u2014 Jessi Baer<\/a> (the grapes), Long Beach, California<\/p>\n

\"Pen15<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cMy husband and I dressed up like bffs Anna and Maya from Pen15<\/a>. He wore the famous Tommy Hilfiger shirt<\/a>, and we both wore friendship necklaces and did plenty of awkward cheesin\u2019 on the dance floor. It was perfect for our vibe; I\u2019m not sure how we\u2019re ever going to top it.\u201d \u2014 Emily, Chicago<\/p>\n

\"bucatini<\/p>\n

\u201cIn 2022, Alison Roman\u2019s pantry pasta<\/a> was having its moment, and my then-boyfriend Amar and I loved making it together when we wanted comfort food. (I\u2019m happy to report that I married the bucatini!)\u201d \u2014 Alissa, Berkeley, California<\/p>\n

\"Bert<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cMy husband, Ryan, and I dressed as Ernie and Bert, a Muppet duo that matches our personalities. Ryan\u2019s Bert eyebrow was a thick fuzzy ribbon from a kiddie craft kit, held on with Scotch tape. Bless his heart.\u201d \u2014 Christie, Austin<\/p>\n

\"Pink<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m a huge fan of puns. Last year I was Pink Pony Club. No one ever gets my costumes, and honestly, that\u2019s part of the fun for me.\u201d \u2014 Emily O., Pittsburgh<\/p>\n

\"ice<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cMy family and I dressed up as our favorite treat: ice cream! My oldest and I were ice cream cones, my husband held the scoop, and our youngest was the cherry on top.\u201d \u2014 Vivian<\/a>, St. Catharines, Ontario<\/p>\n

\"Gummy<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI have a deep love of Nerd Gummy Clusters, so much so that it\u2019s become my calling card with the kids in my life. My nieces, my nephews, and my friends\u2019 kids will all text me when a new flavor drops; they send me selfies while eating bags on airplanes. Last year, I decided to wear this Nerd Cluster costume. Then, last week, I volunteered at the school cafeteria, and a small child tapped me on the leg and asked, \u2018Were you the Nerd Cluster last Halloween?\u2019 I\u2019ve never felt more famous in my life!\u201d \u2014 Kathleen<\/a>, Seattle<\/p>\n

\"Kevin<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cI decided to go all out and dress as Kevin McCallister from Home Alone<\/a>, specifically when he goes grocery shopping<\/a>. I had studied what groceries Kevin actually shopped for and got them from the pantry and grocery store. I collected the exact amount of cash that Kevin had to pay, and even carried some extra coins so I could say \u2018Keep the change, ya filthy animal!\u2019\u201d \u2014 Loes, the Netherlands<\/p>\n

What about you, and the kids in your life? What Halloween costumes have you loved? We\u2019d love to hear!<\/strong><\/p>\n

P.S. Spooky Halloween snacks<\/a> and the costume that always makes our team laugh<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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