Halloween is a chance for children and adults alike to dress up and spend a night pretending to be someone else. However, figuring out what Halloween costumes to shop for during COVID can be a challenge.
According to U.S. CDC guidelines, you should wear a mask along with your costume to make sure you are protected. Furthermore, it should be a cloth mask, not a costume mask; a costume mask cannot provide you with protection against the virus.
This means that Halloween lovers will need to be extra creative during Halloween 2020 to make sure they celebrate creatively and safely.
If you’re wondering what you can dress up as for your Halloween 2020 event, don’t worry—we have some ideas for you!
Dress Up as a Character:
You can still choose a favorite character to dress up as during the Halloween season. One option you have is to choose a character that already incorporates a mask or other face covering into their costume. Some ideas you can try include:
Rey from Star Wars
Rey’s scavenger costume from The Force Awakens includes a cloth covering that is supposed to go over the bottom half of her face. Just pull the cloth over your mouth and nose, and you should be good to go!
You can buy and ship this costume from websites like Amazon.
Rey’s scavenger costume from The Force Awakens includes a cloth covering that is supposed to go over the bottom half of her face. Just pull the cloth over your mouth and nose, and you should be good to go!
You can buy and ship this costume from websites like Amazon.
The Invisible Man
This classic movie monster is a great choice for both adults and children to dress up as during Halloween. The bandage face coverings allow you to easily incorporate a mask into the outfit while still keeping it spooky and in the spirit of the season.
You can buy and ship this costume from websites like Amazon.
Joker from Batman
Looking to keep things a little creepy this Halloween? Consider dressing up as the Joker. While a traditional Joker costume does not incorporate a face covering, you can easily find a face mask with his smile instead of having to paint it on. Keep things safe and creative, all in one go!
You can buy and ship this costume and mask from websites like Amazon.
Woody from Toy Story
If you’re looking for a child-friendly costume, consider a Woody costume. This Toy Story character does not traditionally incorporate a face mask into his costume. However, you can repurpose the bandana to serve as a mask instead of letting it hang around your child’s neck.
You can buy and ship this costume from websites like Amazon.
Just Add a Face Mask:
One of the best parts of Halloween is that you can dress up as whatever you want. However, not all costumes come with an inbuilt face mask, which can make bringing your imagination to light challenging.
Instead of feeling defeated by this, consider adding a face mask to your preferred costume. Even if it’s not strictly part of your planned costume, it allows you to stay safe and bring your imagination to life at the same time.
If you’re ready to add a face mask to any costume, you can also diversify the options at your disposal. With everything that has happened in 2020, consider adding a touch of pop culture to your costume choices. If you’re wondering which costume you can choose that’s quintessentially 2020, we’ve got some options for you!
Hand Sanitizer
It’s one of the most in-demand items in 2020 and keeps flying off the grocery and drugstore shelves as soon as it’s back in stock. It’s also a funny costume idea that’s sure to bring a smile to people’s faces when they see you dressed up as a bottle of hand sanitizer. You can even dispense hand sanitizer as part of the outfit!
You can buy and ship this costume from websites like Amazon and Yandy.
Mail Carrier
Mail carriers have emerged as real-life pop-culture heroes across social media for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. While dressing up as a mail carrier has always been a popular Halloween costume choice, this year, it’s got an added touch of current events relevance.
You can buy and ship this costume from websites like Amazon and Yandy.
Baby Yoda
With The Mandalorian being released at the end of 2019, Baby Yoda has been all the rage across social media. If you’re looking for a costume for your toddler or young one, consider dressing them up as the cutest character from the Star Wars universe.
You can buy and ship this costume from websites like Amazon.
Murder Hornet
Murder hornets were maybe the most unbelievable part of 2020. Spice up a bee costume and dress yourself as a killer creature with a murder hornet costume. With wings and an antenna, this costume is sure to be a showstopper.
You can buy and ship this costume from websites like Yandy.
Banana Bread
Like most people, we're sure you spent a good part of your quarantine perfecting your banana bread recipe. Let everyone know just how proud you are of your baking skills with this unexpected costume! For an added treat, you can bring along a loaf of your best banana bread to the party!
You can buy and ship this costume from websites like Yandy.
TikTok
It’s been in the news everywhere. From being banned in India to its popularity across the United States, TikTok is the new trending social media app across the globe. Get in on the fun, pick your favorite TikTok star, or even just the TikTok logo, and dress yourself as everyone’s favorite social media addiction this Halloween!
You can buy and ship this costume from websites like Yandy.
Conclusion
While finding the right costume during the COVID-19 pandemic might be a challenge, it doesn’t need to be an impossible task. With a bit of creativity, we’re sure you’ll be back to enjoying your October 31st like you always do—just don’t forget to bring your mask along!