Costume Advice
SPIRITS & SHENANIGANS COSTUMES
SPIRITS & SHENANIGANS COSTUME GUIDE
“Dead? Yes. Dramatic? Always.”
You’ve entered the spectral chat. Whether you're a Victorian widow who still haunts her cheating husband, a ghost with unfinished business and a Bluetooth speaker, or a blurry figure in the background of someone's TikTok — this guide is for the dearly departed with a flair for fashion and foolishness.
We’re talking last rites and last looks, baby.
GHOSTLY LOOKS
The Melancholy Victorian Ghost
Closet staples: Lace nightgown, old bridesmaid dress, slip dress, or literally anything ivory, white. For men - anything ivory.
Footwear: Barefoot (for the drama), or ballet flats because you’ve been dead
Hair/Makeup: Messy updo with fake cobwebs. Pale foundation. Under-eye circles — smudge on purpose.
Accessories: Candle (real or fake), tattered veil, journal filled with angry poetry
Behavior: Glides instead of walks. Constantly sighs. Touches walls as if remembering things.
Voice/Diction: Whispery, poetic, probably British.
Phrases:
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“I waited… but he never returned.”
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“Beware the west wing…”
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“The wallpaper was green then… before the fire.”
The Skele-Frat Bro
Closet staples: Black hoodie, skeleton-print tee, cargo shorts (in the afterlife? bold.)
Footwear: Vans or slides (ghosts don’t care about dress codes)
Hair/Makeup: Skull facepaint or full skeleton morph suit if you’re extra
Accessories: Red Solo cup, glow stick, vape (filled with cursed fog)
Behavior: Will absolutely try to party with the living. Keeps yelling “YO I DIED HERE.”
Voice/Diction: Loud. Echo-y. Probably says “bruh” in ghost reverb.
Phrases:
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“Shots? Of ectoplasm?”
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“Let’s get ethereal up in here!”
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“I didn’t leave behind a will but I DID leave vibes.”
The Haunted Influencer
Closet staples: White mesh dress, vintage glam, or all neutrals + platform boots
Footwear: Whatever looks good in soft lighting
Hair/Makeup: Dewy highlight meets deathly pallor. Glitchy eyeliner. TikTok-ready hair, but maybe in a ghostly silver/gray/white.
Accessories: Ring light, Polaroid camera, ghostly glow filter aura
Behavior: Poses mid-levitation. Tags locations as “Beyond the Veil.”
Voice/Diction: Soft, deadpan, vaguely threatening
Phrases:
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“Hey guys, welcome back to my afterlife.”
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“Unalived, but still iconic.”
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“Like, comment, and manifest.”
The Polite Grandma Spirit Who Won’t Leave
Closet staples: Cardigan, floral nightgown, pearls, maybe a ghostly apron
Footwear: House slippers, obviously
Hair/Makeup: White wig or flour-dusted hair. 'Rosy' cheeks with a gray palette and a judgmental squint.
Accessories: Tea set, knitting needles, haunted cookies
Behavior: Tries to clean the murder scene. Offers cursed snacks. Knows everyone’s secrets.
Voice/Diction: Midwest ghost energy or southern charm — “sugar” and “darlin’” every sentence
Phrases:
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“Oh no, don’t mind me — I’m just dead.”
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“I knitted you a scarf of sorrow.”
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“Back in my day, we buried our secrets.”
The Petty Poltergeist
Closet staples: All white, white beanie, white socks, and anything your ex hates.
Footwear: Boots. Stomp around like you're still alive and still mad.
Hair/Makeup: Spiked hair, dark eyeliner, angry ghost contour. Top it with a ghostly headband/bopper. White/silver wig.
Accessories: Toy chains, diary of grievances, floating furniture (optional)
Behavior: Throws things. Slams doors. Laughs when people trip.
Voice/Diction: Sarcastic, bitter, never wrong
Phrases:
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“I died mad and stayed that way.”
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“You rearranged my furniture… prepare to suffer.”
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“I’m not haunting you, I’m judging you.”
Ghost Behaviors for All Types
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Appear randomly in photos
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Hiss when someone walks through you
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Say “It’s cold in here” and look offended when someone turns on a fan
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Keep pretending you're "crossing over" and then dramatically return for one last thing
👻 The Ghostbuster
Vibe: Confident, slightly chaotic paranormal professional who treats hauntings like minor workplace annoyances. Part scientist, part exterminator, part “please don’t cross the streams.”
Costume (from your closet): Khaki or tan jumpsuit, cargo pants with a tucked-in tee, combat boots, or utility vest. Bonus for anything that looks like government-issue gear you definitely weren’t supposed to bring home.
Easy to buy: Toy proton blaster, utility belt, Ghostbuster-patch stickers, goggles, fingerless gloves.
Props: Backpack “proton pack” (made from a vacuum or cardboard), flashlight, walkie-talkie, EMF-looking gadget made from random household electronics, slime-colored water bottle.
Quirks & How to Act:
Scan rooms dramatically for “paranormal anomalies.” Tap your gadgets and mutter, “Yep… that’s spectral activity.” Deliver science jargon at 100 mph with total confidence. Threaten ghosts like they owe you rent. Shout “I ain’t afraid of no ghost!” right before being absolutely terrified.
Sayings:
“Hold on — I’m getting a strong P.K.E. reading.”
“If you see slime… don’t touch it. Trust me.”
“Who you gonna call? …Me, obviously.”
“Alright, ghost! Come out and negotiate!”






