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 Lady Ghost
Closet staples: Lace nightgown, old bridesmaid dress, slip dress, or literally anything beige
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 like she’s 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 black, fingerless gloves, fishnet, or 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
Accessories: Broken mirror shard, 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