Top 5 Halloween costume ideas for people in KL

It’s that (spooky) time of year again. Although becoming a party pooper is very tempting, be a good sport and try out these Halloween costumes instead.

1. Zombie ministers
This is easy. Notice how most of our ministers wear a songkok? Yes, that's the trick. Now go raid your grandfather’s closet for a batik shirt or something. Add a dash of Halloween spirit and come as a zombified version.
How to pull it off: Act disappointed, confused and shake head disapprovingly. If no one gets it, then throw in some crazy laughable ideas to save the country.
Catchphrase: ‘Apa nama...’

2. Monsters of Development
To pull off this costume, imagine Bruce Banner if Bruce Banner were into skyscrapers and highways instead. So dress corporate but like corporates of hell. Don’t forget the yellow hard hat and maybe carry around building blueprints or a fake sledgehammer to knock things over. 
How to pull it off: Tell everyone you’re there to destroy the establishment in about [quick glance at your watch] 20 minutes. Talk about how the next building will be bigger and better with more places to shop. Make it a two-person costume and come with a friend who is dressed as a heritage building (a cardboard box with the numbers '1901', you'll figure it out).
Catchphrase: ‘Let’s blow everything up!’

3. The Ghost of Cancelled Events
Festival-wise, it’s been a very sad and frustrating year so put on your best frown and festival gear. You can also wear old festival T-shirts or bring around a file of permits (if you want to play the role of the organiser).
How to pull it off: Let everyone know that their favourite bands and DJs are coming to KLechella, the city's latest (fake) festival, and after ten minutes of getting excited, say ‘Sorry, that’s not happening anymore’.
Catchphrase: ‘Oh come on!’

4. The Haze
Get a beige scarf and wear it like a cape. Use the gas mask you probably used for previous Halloweens when you were dressing up as Walter White or Jesse Pinkman (still a good idea, but for 2015 a little irrelevant). This is also a good time for you to use #hazepickuplines. Goggles optional.
How to pull it off: Walk around and tell people 'the wind brought me here' and you might leave in January. Get in everyone’s face.
Catchphrase: ‘Are you sick of me yet?’

5. Crazy Cat Lady
The Simpson’s ‘Crazy Cat Lady’ nails it down pretty good but if you have an inner cat lady, it’s best to get creative and just channel that instead. If you’re not sure, wear cat pajamas (ha!), T-shirt or anything with a cat’s face on it. Option: Get cat stickers or printouts and paste them all over your shirt.
How to pull it off: Talk about your cats. Endlessly.
Catchphrase: ‘Have you seen Captain Bubbles?’

Bonus! Options for lazy people:
1. (An easy) Ghost: White sheet, two holes – done.
2. A mummy: Bandages, roll them around, pin so they stay in place.
3. Emoji: Pick your favourite emoji. Get yellow construction paper, draw emoji and attach a wooden popsicle stick as a handle.
4. ‘When life gives you lemons’: Pin a ‘Life‘ sign on your shirt, carry a bag of lemons and just sneer when people ask you for lemonade.
5. Cute animal: Buy animal ears from a costume shop and if anyone asks, channel your inner Mean Girl and go ‘I’m a mouse, duh.'

Show off your costume at these Halloween events in town. Prefer to take the easy route and buy one ready-made? Go to KL's best costume shops.