10 BEACH THEMED COSTUME IDEAS
With Halloween approaching us it’s time to start thinking about costumes! Here along the Grand Strand, there are a ton of Halloween events to take part in. Today we’re sharing with you 10 beach themed costume ideas to inspire you!
TIP:
Add some fake blood and rips in clothing to make any of these costumes a bit more “zombie-ish” and add a spooky look!
1. Pirate
The South Carolina coast is full of pirate history! From Murrells Inlets Drunken Jack to Charlestons Blackbeard.
Needed: Eyepatch, striped or puffy shirt, bandana, and sword.
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2. Hula Dancer
Okay so not made famous from the South Carolina coast, but still beachy!
Needed: grass skirt, coconut or shell bikini top (for the ladies), and a lei.
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3. Tacky Tourist
This costume is super easy to pull off and you probably already have everything needed!
Needed: bright tropical shirt, straw hat, sunglasses, fanny pack, high socks, and some sandals.
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4. Mermaid
This one you could have a lot of fun with! You can get really artsy and creative, or just keep it simple.
Needed: long skirt, shell or bikini top (or just a tank top will do), and some shells and pearls to glue on.
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5. Surfer
Another super easy look to pull off! Especially if you live at the beach, then you probably already have everything you need!
Needed: board shorts or a wetsuit, and you could even hit up a beach store and find a little kickboard or something to carry around.
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6. Scuba Diver
This one is simple too! Find a wetsuit and spray paint some 2L coke bottles to look like oxygen tanks!
Needed: wetsuit, 2L coke bottles, spray paint, and goggles.
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7. Beach Animals
This option is almost endless. You could be anything, shark, fish, flamingo, jellyfish, crab, etc.
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8. Lifeguard
Depending on if you want to go for a “Baywatch” look or keep it more modest, all you’ll need is either a red bathing suit or a red shirt that says “lifeguard” on it. Throw a towel around your neck and you’re all set!
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9. Tropical Fruit
These costumes can be bought or a really easy DIY. This would be a really cute idea solo or with a group of friends all dressed as different fruit!
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10. Palm Tree
Another super easy DIY. All you need is a tan or brown shirt/pants or dress, then make some green palm tree leaves! You could even wrap some party lights around, or hang a little hammock!
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