A Very Geek Chic Halloween: 10 More Geeky DIY Costume Ideas
4. Walter White from AMC’s Breaking Bad
This drug kingpin’s TV reign may have come to an end, but you can still pay tribute to your favorite meth mastermind with this rather dashing costume inspired by Walter in the pilot episode of Breaking Bad. Borrow or thrift an oversized men’s green shirt, then add a pair of white workout shorts. (I mean, you could wear a pair of men’s tightie-whities, but I’d personally go with the shorts.)
Argyle socks and moccasins round out the look, while a pair of crystal earrings reference Heisenberg’s “Blue Sky” product. If possible, get a hold of a pair of old-school glasses, a fake mustache, and a gas mask (this one’s less than $10 on Amazon) to complete the costume.
5. Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender
After taking a lot of heat from friends for not watching Avatar (the animated Nickelodeon one, not the one with giant Smurfs), I’ve finally gotten around to watching the show. I’m loving it so far!
Aang, the eponymous Avatar, is easily the most recognizable character from the show, with his flowing monk robes and arrow-emblazoned noggin. For an easy take on this flying-bison-riding hero, layer orange and yellow garments over a pair of brown leggings or yoga pants. If you have blue body paint, great! If not, try using eyeliner or eyeshadow to create the blue Airbender markings.
6. Buffy from Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Vampires, monsters, and hell in suburbia (literally): what could get more Halloween-y than dressing up as everyone’s favorite vampire slayer? Buffy’s most iconic look is probably her prom outfit from the Season 1 finale, “Prophecy Girl”. (Memorable zinger: “I may be dead, but at least I’m still pretty. Which is more than I can say for you.”)
This is a fairly easy outfit to assemble with things you may already have in your closet, like a white maxi dress and leather jacket. While the crossbow is optional, a cross necklace and a stake would definitely add to the costume. If you have other Whedonite friends, why not try and get a Scooby gang (complete with Angel) costume group together?
