12+ work-appropriate Halloween costume ideas

12+ work-appropriate Halloween costume ideas12+ work-appropriate Halloween costume ideasHalloween is arguably one of the most fun holidays to celebrate outside of work and even AT work if your company celebrates it. However, finding costumes that are appropriate for work gets more and more challenging every year.Here we share some of the most clever, creative, and quick work-appropriate halloween costume ideas that you can try next time Halloween rolls around1. MimeIts easy Blank skinny jeans, striped shirt, suspenders, white gloves, and classicmimemakeup will have you ready for Halloween at work in no time.2. Mary PoppinsYou can really wear almost anyschooloutfit and carry an umbrella and oversized handbag to nail the wholesome Mary Poppins look. Check outthis ideafrom Marie Claire.3. PencilWear a yellow sheath dress (or a long sleeve yellow top and pants), black or charcoal heels, and an eraser pink hat to finish off the look. You can customize your shirt or dress to say 2 pencil if you feel your ensemble could use an explanation.4. FarmerLayer a pair of bib overalls over a flannel shirt and you have a wholesome, unisex costume thats fun, affordable, and warm. Add a trucker cap for a finished look.5. A Frappe from StarbucksA little creativity goes a long way withthissimple do-it-yourself Starbucks frappe costume (but you might choose a longer dress for the office). After all, what could be more work appropriate than coffee?6. Wheres Waldo?A piece-of-cake costume red and white striped shirt and hat paired with jeans andtenniesyou already own Add round-rimmed glasses and voila you have a quick, easy costume thats okay even for customer-facing workers.7. UnicornUnicorns or the idea of them are all the rage lately, from makeup trends, toys, cartoons and even business terminology. They make an easy, work-friendly halloween costume too Whether you purchase a ready-made plush unicorn onesie that seem to be sold everywhere these days, or you can make your own DIY version by wearing a bright furry top (and matching bottom, if you have it), wearing multicolor unicorn-like sparkly makeup, and putting a horn on your head.8. Nurse or DoctorGrab a scrub top and bottom from a local thrift store or department store, hang a stethoscope around your neck, and wear your favoritetennis shoes (or sneakers, crocs or orthopedic shoes)for a fun, easy costume.9. Clark Kent (Superman)All you need for this is a nice, clean suit, a crisp collared button-down shirt and a Superman t-shirt underneath it all. Keep a few buttons of your white shirt unbuttoned to let the Superman tee show through and there you have it you have this fun, yet subdued superhero costume look10. A ChildPut your hair in pigtails, wear an outfit that could pass as a childs outfit (think overalls, bright colors and sneakers), and carry a backpack all day to pass as a kid on the first day of school you might notpass, but you know what we mean.11. A 50s HousewifeWear a 50s style dress, tie a wrap around your head, and throw on some heels and an apron for a 50s housewife costume.12. GhostThrow a sheet over your regular work attire, cut two eye-holes, and call it a costume. Its (almost) free but it still counts. The perfect compromise for people who dont love to dress up.13. Your BossSteal the show by dressing up as your boss Do whatever it takes a wig, the right shoes, their favorite outfit, the bag he or she carries every dayuntil your identity is unmistakable. This one has the potential to win you the costume contest if you have one, for being most creative but also super relevant and funny amongst coworkersThis article was originally published on Kununu.com.