Funny Costume Ideas for Halloween 2011

lisadh by lisadh
Last updated: 02/07/2012

Funny Costume Ideas for Adults

Halloween is the only time of the year when adults are not only allowed, but actually encouraged, to act a little childish and play make-believe. So live it up! Here are 10 funny costume ideas you can make at home and 10 funny costumes you can buy online. You're sure to find something to put a smile on everyone's face.

1. Inflatable Ballerina Costume

Bigger is, er, better?

Inflatable Ballerina Adult Halloween Costume

Go twirling around your Halloween party in an inflatable ballerina costume. This zany outfit includes a full-body inflatable outfit with a pink leotard and gold tutu, battery pack, and fan. It's funny for women, but even funnier for guys. Or check out more inflatable Halloween costumes that can turn you into sumo wrestlers, super heroes, hula girls, clowns and more.

2. Split Personality Cheerleader/Football Player Costume

A funny costume idea if you can't decide what to wear

Cheerleader and Football Player Costume - Split Personalities Costumes
Can't decide on a costume? Then don't! This adult
Split Personality cheerleader and football player costume
includes the one-piece sports costume and wig so you can go party all night as a cheerleader AND a football player. Ah, brings back those good ol' memories of high school days, doesn't it?

Or if you're hankering for a cool superhero outfit like Superman wears, you could try the superhero/journalist split personality costume at Costume Express.

"Pun-ny" Costumes You Can Make

The first five ideas for funny costumes you can make at home


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Gum on the Bottom of a Shoe
Dress all in pink, tie a shoe on your head, and chew bubble gum.

Blessing in Disguise
Put on a pair of dark sunglasses and a dark hat and wear a sash with the words "Bless you" written on it.

Cereal Killer
Dress all in black and glue mini cereal boxes to your shirt. Stick plastic knives into the boxes.

Black Eyed Pea
Paint a large "P" on a white T-shirt and a black circle around your eye.

A Shadow
Dress all in black, including black face paint, and follow your friend or partner around the Halloween party.

3. Magazine Cover Costumes

Have you ever dreamed of being a cover girl or guy?

Adult Costumes: Magazine Cover Body Builder Adult Costumes: Magazine Cover Party Girl

Move aside, Jon and Kate. This Halloween YOU can be the subject of a cover story on National Enquirer (shown here), Star, or Muscle and Fitness (also shown here) magazines. These funny costume ideas are sure to get a smile at any Halloween bash. And after the party's over, you won't have to worry about paparrazzi following you around.

4. Hey Amigo Funny Costume

Adult Hey Amigo Costume - Funny Mexican CostumesCome riding into the party on this donkey and you'll be sure to turn some heads. This funny Hey Amigo costume includes the sombrero, mustache, poncho, and pants with attached plush stuffed donkey.

For other clever costumes that will make people do a double-take, check out the But Mommy, I Don't Want To Grow Up or Shark Attack costumes at BuyCostumes.com.

5. Adult Flamingo Costume

Flamingo Adult Costume>There are plenty of funny Halloween costumes featuring animals, and this is one of them. After all, in this adult flamingo costume, you'll be dressed in bright pink with a funny beak on your head. And for extra effect, you can stand on one leg.

But if a flamingo isn't funny enough, visit BuyCostumes.com for other silly animals, including chickens, dogs, bears, honey bees, monkeys and more.

6. The Shark Ate My Costume

Jaws! Big blue and white shark head with diver's feet sticking out of the shark's mouth. Suit is self inflatable and comfortable. Fan and batteries included.

Gemmy Inflatable Big Animal Head Shark with Legs Costume for Adult

Amazon Price: (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

Jaws! Big blue and white shark head with diver's feet sticking out of the shark's mouth. Suit is self inflatable and comfortable. Fan and batteries included.

More "Pun-ny" Costumes to Make at Home

Five more costumes you can make at home

God's Gift to Women
Gift wrap a large box and cut holes in the top and sides for your head and arms. Add a gift tag that says "To: Women" and "From: God."

The highway
Wear a black shirt with yellow double lines painted down the middle and glue or pin toy cars to the shirt.

Babysitter Strap a toy doll to your rear-end and sit on it.

Mailman
Dress in a light blue shirt and dark blue pants and sew a stuffed dog's mouth to your pant leg or bottom.

Identity Crisis
Wear any color shirt and stick name tags, each with a different name, on the shirt.

Find more ideas on HubPages: Funny Costume Ideas for Halloween 2009

7. Cell Phone Costume

Also available in kids sizes

Adult Cell Phone Costume

Amazon Price: $149.99 (as of 02/16/2012)Buy Now

If you can't live without your cell phone, here's the perfect costume for you. This cell phone costume features a cell phone tunic with attached antennae and LED screen. Sorry, texting plan isn't included.

8. Fortune Teller Booth Costume

Adult Fortune Teller CostumeI predict that the Adult Fortune Teller Costume will have everyone lining up to get their fortune told this Halloween. Have fun forecasting a scary future or loads of riches for your friends on Halloween. You're sure to get some attention this Halloween in this funny costume.

This adult Fortune Teller costume includes booth, ball turban and shirt. One size fits most adults.

9. Travelocity Roaming Gnome Costume

A funny costume idea for anyone who loves to travel

Adult Travelocity Gnome Costume - Travelocity Gnome Costumes
He's traveled the world and seen the sights, and now it's your turn to experience the night as the Travelocity Roaming Gnome. This creative and adventurous costume includes a bold blue tunic featuring a decorative belt with gleaming gold buckle detail and an oversized gnome hat with an attached character mask. You'll be sure to get lots of laughs as this charming chap. Costume includes tunic and hat (pants and shoes not included).

10. M&M's Costume

Food is always funny

M&M Deluxe Adult Costume - BlueIf you're a chocolate lover, why not go as an M&M? You can wear your head in or out of this costume. Just remember - never let them see you melt!

But if chocolate isn't your thing, you'll find dozens of other funny food costumes at BuyCostumes.com, where you'll find outfits to turn yourself into a taco, an ice cream sundae, ketchup, a banana, a hot dog or many other favorite foods.

More Funny Costume Ideas

You'll find more great Halloween costumes - and great prices, too - on eBay. Here are a sample of costumes currently available.
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Generic Halloween Costume T-Shirts

If you can't afford a "real" costume or don't want to create a "pun-ny" one at home, here's another option - get a generic bar code shirt like these.


Generic Costume t-shirt shirt - Generic Halloween Costume shirt

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