What Lies Beneath: What Your Halloween Costume Says About You

Halloween is coming people! And on campus there will surely be tons of parties and competitions for best costume. Love it or hate it Halloween is a participation sport. Plenty complain about the over-sexifying nature of modern Halloween, but Halloween is the night where you can shed your normal boring self and show who you truly are underneath. Here are some classic examples of Halloween costumes and what they say about you.

Cat.

A staple of Halloween. Sexy, creepy or cute, you'll definitely see a few slinking around on all Hallow's Eve. If you dressed up as a cat you either a) didn't have time to think of a better costume, b) loved Halle Berry in that Cat woman movie and want to become her or c) want to be sexy as fuck but don't want to run around half naked all night. You sexy little minx.

'Sexy' Costumes.

You're a horror and not in a scary way. Costume ideas for this category include sexy food, sexy versions of cartoon characters, sexy babies ( which just has to be confusing for those admiring your...assets). Basically, you're wearing your underwear and animal ears a la Mean Girls. You're probably shallow and see Halloween as the event of the year to look as slutty as possible without people judging you. Don't worry, we're still judging.

Group Costumes.

You're worried about looking stupid by yourself so you decide to go along with people who will look just as ridiculous as you. Throw on some spandex and plether and you and girls can be a reincarnation of the Spice Girls. More difficult to get with this costume, but you're in for a laugh anyway. You're maybe insecure but fun-loving college student. The only thing on your mind tonight is having a good time with your mates.

Couple Costumes.

If you and your boyfriend are dressing in matching outfits you're sending a clear message: he's taken, back the fuck off. You're probably clingy and recognize that Halloween is a night for bringing out the wild beast within and don't want any sexed up girl dressed as a pineapple to com sniffing around your man, and he's probably thinking the same thing. You both want to make a statement and are trying to hide it by being so cute. Don't worry we found the sub-text. I wonder what you're profile pic will be tomorrow morning?

Superhero.

You spent way more money than anyone else to relive a childhood fantasy. Or like these chaps, you just decided to do the typical Halloween thing and wear as little as possible. You come across as a conceited douche. No one is going to able to love you as much as you love yourself.

A Genuinely Scary Costume.

You hate how commercialized Halloween has become. You organize a horror movie marathon with your friends. Go on a zombie walk. Delight in scaring the shit out of kids by popping up behind them on Halloween night. Even though all those posers are out to have a good night and they disgust you, tonight is your favourite night of the year. You're a whole lot of fun, but oh my god get away from me your face is going to haunt my nightmares.

The Homemade Costume.

You have spent months preparing for this night. You've researched and stitched, you're a seriously crafty person. You will win any competition because of the effort. You love fashion and making an impression. This is a picture from Halloween a couple of years ago I took in Galway. We were all floored. It was like the Snow Queen was really there! You're a quiet person, you let your work speak for itself.

Pun-Costume.

You are probably studying English and love playing around with words. Everyone will probably be groaning on outside but you'll be giggling on the inside. You will have to explain you're costume to everyone and you'll be judging everyone who asks, but at least you get to show off how clever you are. You are witty and try to be original, however you're probably not and will pass three others dressed as 'cereal killers' or 'ginger-bread men'. At least your having a good time.

Character from a Film/Game/Book.

Much like the Superhero costume you're trying to convince yourself you're something that you're not, which I guess is what Halloween is all about, so carry on my friend! You're clearly a huge nerd and are using Halloween to break out your cosplay costume. You're living your dream as that awesome video-game/novel/film character. No judgement here, I went as Lara Croft two years in a row.

Something From Disney.

You're innocent and cute and everyone wants to protect you. You're the baby of your group of friends. Sexy costumes do not count. You have a hard time acting like  a grown up. You live for Halloween as a way to escape the stress of mid-term exams.

Witch/Pirate/Ghost/Vampire.

Like the Genuinely Scary Costume, you love Halloween but you don't break with tradition. You don't like change, you play it safe. You alternate between those costumes. You don't care what you wear, you're hear to blow people's minds because, although maybe dressed as a zombie, you're the life of the party.

Latest Viral Thing.

Celebrity, viral video craze. Whatever is trending you're going to try to fit it into your costume idea. You are shallow and just want everyone to love you. You don't care how much money it costs, you are going to be the hippest one at the party.