Game of Thrones Costumes: 7 Lannisters to Be For Halloween
While we're busy sorting through all the Game of Thrones season seven details and stalking the cast, you should be thinking about your Halloween costume! There are so many characters you could be from the show, but if you want to narrow it down, consider being a Lannister. Sure, you could be a hero, but isn't it way more fun being a villain? They're not all bad, anyway. Take a look below to find some options, and yes, I'm including Cersei and Jaime's kids, because let's face it: they're not Baratheons.
Tyrion
- What to wear: A burgundy-hued long-sleeved shirt and vest and black pants and boots. Make sure to add the scar.
- How to act: Keep up a stream of witty one-liners.
Jaime
- What to wear: A leather coat with a red shirt underneath and a slick new haircut. Carry a sword, and paint one of your hands gold.
- How to act: Like a cocky but sometimes sensitive soldier.
Cersei
- What to wear: There are a lot of versions of Cersei that you can be. If you're going for OG Cersei, get a long blond wig (work some kind of braid into it, somehow) and a long belted dress in some shade of red and carry around a glass of wine. Shame Cersei needs only a short blond buzzcut, dirt smeared all over your face, and a potato sack similar to the High Sparrow's. For I-Just-Blew-Everyone-Up Cersei, wear short blond hair, a crown, a long black long-sleeved dress, and some kind of silver designs for your shoulders. If you want to go the extra mile, stick a bunch of fake swords to your back so it looks like you're sitting on the Iron Throne no matter where you are.
- How to act: Cersei always has the best, most cutting comebacks, so make sure you're on your game on Oct. 31. Also, have a glass of red wine to swirl around threateningly at any given moment.
Tywin
- What to wear: A dark, buttoned-up shirt with leather sleeves and a Hand of the King pin.
- How to act: Like a total jerk. Excuse yourself to go to the lavatory a lot — just make sure Tyrion isn't near.
Joffrey
- What to wear: The former king of King's Landing was always decked out in the finest royal garb, so see if you can find a robe or tunic in a shiny or brocade fabric. Don't forget to wear a short blond wig and a golden crown, and if you want to go the extra mile, carry around a gold wine glass and paint some fake blood coming out of your nose to mimic his iconic death scene.
- How to act: Do you have an incredibly annoying younger sibling? Imagine their personality, mix it with that of a deranged sociopath or serial killer, and you'll have a vibe somewhat close to Joffrey's.
Tommen
- What to wear: A short blond wig with a suit buttoned up to your chin — you'll probably have to invest in one from a Halloween store. Complete the look with a crown.
- How to act: Like you're on the edge. (Get it?) Your mother is going mad, your kingdom is disintegrating, and you are losing all hope.
Myrcella
- What to wear: You'll need a fabulous, brightly colored frock, some fancy braids, and a flower in your hair.
- How to act: Like you know your uncle is also your dad, but you're cool with it.