Do’s And Don’t’s Of Latino Halloween Costumes

By Antonio Martinez

Courtesy of www.OurTiempo.com

It is a week before Halloween and your friend has invited you to the ultimate house party. You want to look good, stand out, enough to get attention, but the right kind of attention. Here are our tips on putting together that perfect outfit.

DON’T

  • Look gross – fake blood, scabs, or anything that looks like it was done by the makeup artist of Saw is just plain ugly. “La Llorona” costume may be all the rage, but you’re an adult, Halloween isn’t about scaring people, it’s about having fun. Wonder why no one talked with you more than 5 minutes last year with that fake hatchet in your head, bingo.
  • Wear masks that cover your whole face – again, it’s just creepy. A mask that covers your eyes is okay (think Robin). Masquerade masks on sticks are always cool. Never go for the full on “Chupacabra” costume. It will be hot and as soon as you take off the mask all your white friends will think your trying to be Chewbacca.

DO

  • Pick a costume that starts conversations – you’re there to be social, so get in character and say hello.
  • Accessorize – If you’re a rock star, bring a corded microphone and sling it over your shoulder. Large items don’t work, but small ones rock. Anything you can hold with your mojito or put down and not forget.
  • Use your Spanish accent – if you have one great, if you don’t, now’s your time.  Let’s face it, things just sound sexier. We say embrace what we’ve been given.

Ideas for Hombres:

  • Scarface – get your girlfriend to be Elvie
  •  Zoro – a classic
  • Fidel Castro – all you need is military fatigues, beard and a cigar
  • Pitbull – be committed, shave your head
  • Pancho Villa – get a fake mustache a poncho and some hats
  • Mariachi – we all want an excuse to wear those outfits
  • Machete – just keep those knives fake bro

Ideas for Mujeres:

  • Dora the Explorer – teaching an entire generation of white kids Spanish
  • Bandoleras – show your pride, but go for the fake guns
  • Flamingo Dance – a classic
  • Frida – you rock that mono-brow girl with pride
  • Sonia Sotomayor – get a robe and be that “Wise Latina”
  • La Chilindrina – forgo the buck teeth, though

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