A traditional Halloween may be a tad tricky in the midst of a pandemic, but you can still dress up and capture that Spooky Spirit!
It’s that time of year again. The leaves have turned. The sweaters have come out. Midterms have reared their ugly heads. It’s Spooky Season. Spooktober. It’s the first time Halloween has landed on a Saturday in five years and we just happen to be in the midst of a global pandemic. Oh 2020, you just won’t give us a break, will you? Even though we can’t attend any wild Halloween parties this year, we can still dress up! Here are some of the hottest Halloween costumes of 2020:
A Loaf of Sourdough
About mid-pandemic, it seemed like every day a new person was posting their “first loaf!” pic on Instagram. Stores were sold out of yeast across the country and the nation truly had sourdough fever. What’s better than a wholesome sourdough costume to remind you of your quarantine hobby and a time when it was “fun” to not have anywhere to go?
RBG
The late Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away just before the American election but her memory will live on in countless costumes for generations to come.
A Zoom Call
A cardboard cutout of a Zoom window around your head is the perfect costume to capture this “unique” moment in education.
Carole Baskin (or anyone from Tiger King, there are too many iconic looks)
“Hey, you cool cats and kittens!” This is another throwback to early pandemic days when quarantine was in full effect and Tiger King was the hottest show around. Carole Baskin, one of the many colourful characters on the docu-series, has quite the sense of fashion. A flower crown with a flowing tiger-print shirt and maybe a tiger stuffed animal will complete the picture.
The McGill Guide
This is not 2020-specific, but still a classic costume for any year. Just remember to cite your sources!
A Highlighter
The trusty tool of any law student, you simply need to dye your hair a neon colour (yellow is preferred) and wear matching clothes and you are all set to annotate any Supreme Court judgement.
SNAILS
This outfit is quite low effort. All that is required is a non-law piece of academic apparel (an engineering or dentistry sweatshirt will do just fine). If you really want to get a reaction, wear a Med sweater in Bora Laskin and feel the angry looks.
A Giant Mask
I know, I know. This one is pretty obvious. Still, though, it had to be said and besides, a person dressed as a giant mask would be a good reminder to follow all of those public health guidelines.
A COVID-19 Swab
People who haven’t been tested may think you are just a glorified Q-Tip, but for those in the know, those swabs are a truly terrifying sight (at least it was for me, but I’ve been told I can be melodramatic at times).
Baby Yoda
This cute little goblin was arguably the best part of The Mandalorian and given how Season Two is due out October 30 (coincidence? I think not), I’m sure many Baby Yoda costumes will be popping up again October 31.
A TikTok Trend
Full disclosure: I do not have TikTok. However, I have heard rumblings on social media of many TikTok trends that have come and gone over the past year. Perhaps you should dress up as the guy that drank cranberry juice on a skateboard while listening to Fleetwood Mac? The world is your oyster.
Folklore/Cottagecore
Earlier this year, Taylor Swift unleashed Folklore upon the world and it seemed like the perfect remedy for these painful times. Luckily, Taylor’s wholesome hits also captured another trend of 2020, cottagecore. To complete this outfit, throw together an off-white knit cardigan, a flannel, some ripped acid-washed jeans, and a cup of tea. For the truly committed, rent a tiny house in the middle of the woods and Zoom all of your classes from there.
Any Character from Schitt’s Creek
The world finally woke up and realized that Canadians are actually funny! The sleeper hit Schitt’s Creek gained popularity south of the border when it was added to Netflix and more recently, the CBC production swept the comedy Emmys with seven wins. From Catherine O’Hara’s Moira in her many wigs to the iconic style of Dan Levy’s David Rose, you have many costumes to choose from.
A Dumpster Fire
Pretty much sums up 2020.
For those who wish to be reminded of good old times, you should revisit this list of standard law school Halloween costume ideas or a more targeted list of CDO-Approved Costumes for Halloween.
