If you're obsessed with The Hunger Games [1], why not pay tribute to your favorite Panem citizens on Halloween [2]? Salute Katniss, Peeta, Effie, and more characters from the popular franchise by dressing up just like them on Oct. 31. Whether you're planning on being a tribute or a Capitol resident, here's everything you need for a very Hunger Games Halloween!
Peeta Mellark
- What to wear: A gray t-shirt, green cargo pants, and a whole lotta mud.
- How to act: Sweet, self-deprecating, and totally crazy for Katniss. Bonus points if you can camouflage yourself during your Halloween [6] party.
Gale Hawthorne
- What to wear: A collared button-down shirt with the sleeves rolled up. Sensible pants and a scowl complete the look.
- How to act: Quiet and broody, but like a total ladies' man.
President Alma Coin
- What to wear: You're going to want a very simple, tailored gray jacket and pantsuit. The key is light makeup and straight salt-and-pepper hair, heavy on the salt in front.
- How to act: Detached but protective over your friends.
Cinna
- What to wear: In the movie, Cinna's style is pretty simple. Wear black pants and a black V-neck with dog tags. For the full effect, add a little bit of gold eyeliner and earrings.
- How to act: Effortlessly cool.
Haymitch Abernathy
- What to wear: A floppy blond wig and a collared shirt under a purple jacket. Carry a flask.
- How to act: Drunk, sarcastic, and like you're not really interested in anything but yourself.
Cressida
- What to wear: This is a fun one. Go with all black heavy-duty clothes, and if you can handle it, shave one side of your head and draw a tattoo on your scalp.
- How to act: Tough, suspicious, and like a badass.
President Snow
- What to wear: White hair, white beard, white eyebrows. (You might want to invest in a Santa beard and cut it.) Wear a dark-colored three-piece suit, and don't forget your white rose.
- How to act: Smug, cold, and calculating.
Caesar Flickerman
- What to wear: Blue hair is a must, so pick up some spray at a Halloween [12] store (if you can spray your eyebrows, too, even better). Wear a flashy suit (the sparklier, the better).
- How to act: Friendly, outgoing, and over-the-top. Smile as much as possible, and ask people personal questions.
Seneca Crane
- What to wear: If you can get a red collared shirt and dark vest combo, great, but what you really need here is Seneca's elaborately trimmed facial hair.
- How to act: In control but moderately paranoid.
Effie Trinket
- What to wear: A crazy-colored curly wig with a giant flower pinned in it. While you're at it, stick another huge flower on your outfit, too, which should consist of a long-sleeved dress or skirt and top; just make sure it's cinched in at the waist. The makeup is important here: go all-out with crazy, crazy colors that match your outfit.
- How to act: Bubbly and very proper; use Effie's accent and "welcome, welcome" people wherever they go.
Katniss Everdeen
- What to wear: A black shirt, olive cargo pants, a hooded jacket, and boots. Strap on a pack for your bow and arrow, fasten your hair into an efficient braid, and don't forget your mockingjay pin.
- How to act: Brave, but like everyone around you is trying to kill you.
The Hunger Games Halloween Costumes
