Undecided as to what you should dress up as for Halloween this year? Fear not. With a few evergreen ideas, here are 25 relevant ideas that are sure to turn some heads.
Mama Margie
Grab a lil white dress and apron, throw your hair back into a low ponytail and some chanclas, and you’re set to recreate Mama Margie’s iconic look.
Photo via Twitter / alitrevino13Someone who hangs out at Ingram Park Mall
If you’re really down, you’ll get the haircut and everything. Be warned, you may lead a life of petty crime if you do.
Photo via Twitter / mercadoprojectsA concha (or any piece of pan dulce)
You are what you eat — and you really can be this Halloween. Dress up as your favorite piece of pan dulce. If you’re really trying to get a conversation going, get a group of folks to cover all of the popular treats.
Photo via Instagram / artofzyanyaBeto O’Rourke
The general public may not be as fond of Beto as they were last year, but he’s still a recognizable guy that may get some solid feedback from folks. Sport a pale blue button-up with the sleeves rolled up, get sweaty and flash that smile. Your costume is complete.
Photo via Instagram / betoorourkeTim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker all enjoying retirement
While we miss the Big Three living it up on the basketball court, it’s still super romantic to think of the iconic Spurs players still being friends in their life after retirement. Have fun with how you dress up and channel their very different energies.
Photo via Instagram / spursThe Tapatio guy / Cholula lady
And everyone will love you all the more for it.
Photo via Instagram / cirquejolieShea Serrano
The OG Shea Serrano is out on the highest pedestal for lots of San Antonians, for obvious reasons. Do him justice by dressing up as him, from the bald head and glasses to the 6”4’ stature.
Photo via Instagram / shea.serrano Credit: Instagram / shea.serranoBuc-ee
Got buck teeth? This is the costume for you. If not, you can still make it work with a red crop top and hat.
Photo via Instagram / buceesJust telling them the story of la llorona
Everyone knows the story of La Llorona. And all kids and ghost-fearing folks are terrified at the idea of the wailing spirit of drowning her kids and herself because she couldn’t be with the man she loved. Now her spirit just wanders around. Mexican moms don’t even have to threaten to drown their kids, the thought of the urban legend at Woman Hollering Creek is scary enough.
Photo via Instagram / makeupbyanaisvMexican Elvis
Though he prefers to be called the “Hispanic Elvis,” you’ll be right to go local and pay tribute to San Antonio’s one and only Mexican Elvis.
Photo via Instagram / taino_impressions Credit: Instagram / taino_impressionsA bottle of Big Red
If you’ve got a big pansita, this is a no-brainer.
Photo via Instagram / drinkbigredWear chanclas at Fiesta
Just don’t. Like, why would you even want to? You’re gonna get all stepped on. Your chanclas are gonna get all dirty. And we bet you’ll lose at least one chancla, if not both. Do yourself a favor and stay away from chanclas for any and all Fiesta events. The same goes for heels.
Photo via Instagram / haaannnn_23Spurs Jesus
You love the Spurs. You love Jesus. You love Spurs Jesus. Who else would you dress up as?
Photo via Instagram / spursjesus Credit:Instagram / spursjesusJulián Castro
You won’t need a lot to dress up as ole Julián— just a blue suit paired with his iconic facial expressions and hand gestures. If you’re really going all out, take some of his campaign slogans and promises to really sell your getup.
Photo via Instagram / juliancastrotxTim Duncan as an assistant coach
It’s not much different than Tim Duncan as a star player —a short-sleeved button-up with light jean shorts and brown sandals. The only difference may be his dreads that he’s been known for as of late.
Photo via Instagram / spursGeorge Strait
If you’ve got all the swagger in the world, don a cream-colored cowboy hat and some brown cowboy boots, and you’ve got yourself a costume to be George Strait. Grab an old acoustic guitar if you can for the full effect.
Photo via Instagram / georgestraitHot Cheetos and cheese
Whether you do this with your bestie or bae, everyone will be gagged over this duo costume. Feel free to be particular and differentiate between the limon chips if you’re really about it.
Photo via Instagram / slusheelandTed Cruz
Want to look hella creepy? Dress up as Ted Cruz. Want to look hella creepy with a terrible beard? Dress up as Ted Cruz circa 2019.
Photo via Instagram / sentedcruzA cricket
Want something topical? Consider the recent cricket invasion. Go for something grotesque, or making it cute with a bow and a tutu. Have fun with it!
Photo via Twitter / joebadswag_Ron Nirenberg and Greg Brockhouse
Everyone may have forgotten about the showdown between Nirenberg and Brockhouse in the run for mayor, but anyone with political leanings will have fun remembering their rivalry. This one isn’t for everyone, but it’ll be a riot in certain circles.
Ron Nirenberg photo by Bryan Rindfuss // Greg Brockhouse photo by Jade Esteban EstradaGregg Popovich
While the look is up to you, the fun of dressing up as Coach Pop comes in getting into character. Be a man of few words, be sassy with folks up in your face, here’s your time to be a really jerk, but one that’s well-loved and respected as hell.
Photo via Instagram / spurs Credit:Instagram / spursThe Donkey Lady
Some say she’s the product of a fire that left her horribly disfigured, others say that she was a donkey herder drowned by angry men. Now like a spinster at a Halloween party, she stalks those who stay on Donkey Lady Bridge, located off of Applewhite Road on the south side, and is a staple to San Antonio’s ghost stories.You can get your own costume at costume-works.com/the-donkey-lady.html
Photo via Instagram, ashtenthorp32A feral hog
Feral hogs are a dime a dozen ‘round these parts, so you may be tempted to pay homage to the chubby creature. If you do, prepare to get some looks of disgust, and, of course, some puzzled laughs.
Photo via Instagram / kkcoutdoorsA piñata
Go the colorful route and be a piñata! Design it however you like and be ready to be the star of the party.
Photo via Instagram / ernestolivo
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