Remember the smirk on Norman Bates’s face or the cute witches from Sabrina’s world, the scary face of Freddy Krueger or the zombies from The Train to Busan? If these are your inspirations for your Halloween do, here’s a handy list of costumes and accessories that can glam up your spookfest!
Ghost costumes
What’s Halloween without a ghost? Get your ghostly costumes and scare the friends and family on Halloween and all other nights of the year! These costumes from Wanna Party are super comfy and fit everybody. The fabric will let you move around freely and it’s great for all the scares and photo ops.
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Pop-culture t-shirts
When it comes to bhoot in Bengal, how can one forget the cult classic Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne by Satyajit Ray. Kolkata-based brand Bongmade has taken the iconic Bhooter Naach sequence, and turned them into chic pop-culture t-shirts you can sport this Halloween. If you’re one of those people who shy away from face paint but still want to get into the festive vibe, these comfy ensembles are perfect for you. Pair them with a pair of jeans, or go bold with more daring options, put on some smoky make up and you are all set.
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Goth rings
The right accessories are the most important element to complete your dark look. These goth finger rings by Craft by Tangerine are simple yet classy, and are perfect to add some grunge to your outfit. And you can adjust the chained multi-finger rings to fit you.
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Witch hats and other spooky accessories
Witches are a classic you can never go wrong with! From Wicked to Hamlet, there are many to choose from. If you love dressing in black, this is the costume for you, and a witch is incomplete without her pointy hat — and this black and gold hat from Itsy Bitsy Craft Store fits perfectly. Go OTT with some sparkle, or a minimalistic look with one stand-out accessory — these hats are your best friend. Shop online or head to their Salt Lake store for more spooky accessories like zombie masks, devil horns and more.
Location: BF147, opposite Gupta Brothers restaurant, BF Block, Sector 1, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700064
Bloody Pearl Necklace
If vampires are what you love, a few specks of (fake) blood are mandatory Halloween gear. Make it chic and fashionable with this Bloody Pearl Necklace from Etsy. The three-layered white pearl necklaces extend into blood-soaked pearls and teardrop shaped droplets of blood. A touch of innovative make-up and the choker will make for the perfect illusion of having a bloody vampire bite on your neck.
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Kids jewellery and accessories
With the adults dressing up in their ghostly best, why should the kids be left out? Dressing up your cute little ones in festive outfits can be one of the joys of any special event. The pumpkin necklace and clips from FirstCry are perfect for a subtle Halloween mood and can make a great addition to those adorable Halloween outfits.
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