Costume Advice
HATS AND HAVOC COSTUMES
You’re not going to the party to blend in—you’re going to bewilder, enchant, and maybe throw edible glitter in someone’s drink. Whether you’re the over-the-top party host, the unpredictable inventor, or a color-clashing wildcard with something suspicious up your sleeve, this guide is for you.
These characters are part charm, part chaos, and all drama. The rules? There are none. Just look weird, act weirder, and confuse everyone into loving you.
SOME INSPIRATION FOR WACKY CHARACTERS
Character Types You Might Be
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The Overenthusiastic Party Host
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The Crazy Hatter Plagued with Scandals
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The Slightly Sinister Candy Maker
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The Time-Traveling Tailor
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The Tea-Addicted Gossip with Five Cats
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The Sleep-Deprived Inventor Who's Definitely Seen Things
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The Cackling Fashion Designer with Secrets
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The Spooky Puppeteer with a Sugar Habit
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The Magical Librarian Who Speaks in Riddles
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The Circus Ringmaster with No Circus
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The Wandering Philosopher Who Carries Snacks and Screams
Things You Might Already Own
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Mismatched patterns (polka dots + stripes = yes)
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Brightly colored pants or skirts
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Old vests, ruffled shirts, or blazers in bold colors
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Suspenders, funky socks, or tulle layers
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Costume jewelry, statement sunglasses, scarves
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Hats. Just… hats. Any and all.
Hair & Makeup
Hair:
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Teased, crimped, or wildly styled
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Braids + bows + pins + “what is that?” = perfect
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Temporary color spray or glitter for extra chaos
Makeup:
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Bright blush, odd lipstick combos
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Two different eyeshadow colors (one per eye!)
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Swirls, stars, or lightning bolts drawn on cheeks
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Colored mascara or drawn-on freckles/teardrops
Accessories & Props
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Giant bowtie or neck ruffle
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Teacup, cane, bubble wand, or oversized book
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Pocket watch that may or may not work
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Tiny hat, big hat, upside-down hat—just go wild
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Sweets, playing cards, plush animals, or bells
Behavior: How to Act the Role
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Speak in riddles. Then laugh like it made perfect sense.
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Interrupt yourself. Then keep going.
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Offer people mysterious objects. Don’t explain.
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Use phrases like:
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“Did I say that out loud?”
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“You weren’t supposed to see that!”
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“Time is but a suggestion.”
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“I’ve got three theories and a backup teacup.”
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Make bold entrances. Point at things. Cackle gently.
Voice/Diction:
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High-energy or oddly calm
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Use odd metaphors: “That plan was wobblier than a one-legged giraffe.”
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Accent optional—but commitment is not



























