How does the Halloween costume quiz work?

Each of the ten answers adds points to one or two costumes. The costume with the most points is your result; ties go to the costume listed first in our order.

What are the ten costumes?

Witch, vampire, skeleton, ghost, mad scientist, pirate, zombie, fortune teller, black cat and space alien. They are all classics you can make at home without buying a licensed costume.

What is a good last-minute Halloween costume?

A black cat (all black, ears, whiskers), a ghost (an old sheet) or a zombie (old clothes, make-up and fake blood). Each takes under an hour from things you already own.

Do the costumes work for groups and couples?

Yes. Every result has a group or couple version, such as a witch and her black cat, a zombie wedding or a full pirate crew.

Yes. No email, no account and no paywall. Your answers are scored in your browser and never sent to us.

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What should I be for Halloween?

Ten quick questions about how you party, what scares you and how much effort you want to put in. You get a costume that fits your personality, and how to put it together from things you already own.

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Note. For fun. Costume ideas only; check your school’s, office’s or venue’s rules about masks, make-up and props before you go.

How it works

Three steps, 2 minutes.

1
Answer ten quick questions
How you spend Halloween night, how much effort you want to put in, what you do at a party. Go with your first instinct.
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Each answer leans to a costume
Every option adds points to one or two of ten classic costumes, from witch and vampire to mad scientist and space alien.
3
Make it tonight
You get the costume that fits you, why it suits you, step-by-step how to make it at home, and a group version.

All 10 results

The Halloween costumes

Read any of them now, or take the test first and see which one is yours.

Witch

Wise, a little wild, always three steps ahead.

Vampire

Elegant, mysterious, fashionably late.

Skeleton

Fearless, funny, first on the dance floor.

Ghost

Low-key, quietly funny, gone before goodbye.

Mad Scientist

Curious, chaotic, a little too into the details.

Pirate

Bold, loud, the life of the party.

Zombie

Easygoing, darkly funny, rooting for the monster.

Fortune Teller

Intuitive, warm, sees the twist coming.

Black Cat

Independent, curious, does exactly what they want.

Space Alien

Unpredictable, curious, delightfully strange.

FAQ

Questions people ask

What should I be for Halloween?: Pick a costume that matches how you like to spend the night. If you love being the centre of attention, go big (a pirate or a vampire). If you want to stay comfortable, go easy (a black cat or a ghost). This quiz asks ten questions and matches you with one of ten classic costumes.
How does the Halloween costume quiz work?: Each of the ten answers adds points to one or two costumes. The costume with the most points is your result; ties go to the costume listed first in our order.
What are the ten costumes?: Witch, vampire, skeleton, ghost, mad scientist, pirate, zombie, fortune teller, black cat and space alien. They are all classics you can make at home without buying a licensed costume.
What is a good last-minute Halloween costume?: A black cat (all black, ears, whiskers), a ghost (an old sheet) or a zombie (old clothes, make-up and fake blood). Each takes under an hour from things you already own.
Do the costumes work for groups and couples?: Yes. Every result has a group or couple version, such as a witch and her black cat, a zombie wedding or a full pirate crew.
Is it free?: Yes. No email, no account and no paywall. Your answers are scored in your browser and never sent to us.