This year, the much-anticipated Ghostbusters [1] reboot hit the big screen, and it was all about girl power. The film perfectly paid homage to the original [2] while also including a few of our favorite female comedians in Hollywood. We already anticipate there will be a lot of people dressed up as Leslie Jones and Kristen Wiig's hilarious characters this Halloween [3], so why not get ahead of the curve by perfecting your outfit now? And since nothing can top the OG crew [4], we've included a few characters from the 1984 classic as well. If you're a big fan of the franchise, prove you ain't afraid of no ghost with these spooktastic costume ideas.
Patty Tolan
- What to wear: For the outfit, you'll need a light brown jumpsuit, black gloves, black boots, an orange book bag, and a matching belt. You can also embellish your getup with a Ghostbusters logo on your sleeve and two stripes across your chest. Personalize the look with a gold necklace that reads, "Patty."
- How to act: Hilarious. Bust out jokes any chance you can get.
Abby Yates
- What to wear: Aside from the Ghostbusters uniform, you should wear a pair of glasses and your hair in a loose topknot.
- How to act: Confident in your abilities.
Erin Gilbert
- What to wear: Match your Ghostbusters attire with a brown wig with bangs.
- How to act: A little shy but definitely not afraid of ghosts.
Jillian Holtzmann
- What to wear: Along with your Ghostbusters outfit, you'll need a pair of yellow sunglasses and a blond wig. Don't forget to tease the front of your hair.
- How to act: Extremely quirky.
Kevin
- What to wear: A short-sleeved button-down, khaki pants, a navy vest, a maroon tie, and glasses without lenses.
- How to act: Like an airhead. Rub your eyes through your glasses occasionally.
Slimer
- What to wear: A green sheet with holes for your eyes.
- How to act: Think Flubber, only way less friendly. Wreak havoc everywhere you go.
Peter Venkman
- What to wear: If you're wanting to go old-school, you'll need a khaki jumpsuit, an olive belt, a matching book bag, and black gloves. Embellish your attire by putting the Ghostbusters logo on your sleeve and a black and red name tag on your chest.
- How to act: Like a huge flirt. Show of your dry sense of humor when you talk to someone you like.
Egon Spengler
- What to wear: Aside from your throwback Ghostbusters outfit, you should wear a pair of circular glasses and tease your hair. The higher the better.
- How to act: Extremely focused. Carry around a few Twinkies in your pocket for extra measure.
Raymond Stantz
- What to wear: All you really need is your Ghostbusters costume and a single cigarette and you're good to go.
- How to act: Devoted to your work. You're truly the "heart of the Ghostbusters."
Winston Zeddemore
- What to wear: Other than your Ghostbusters uniform, you should don a fake mustache.
- How to act: You're definitely the most down to Earth and practical of the bunch.
Janine Melnitz
- What to wear: Think Velma from Scooby Doo meets office secretary. You'll need a red wig, round circular glasses, and nice business attire.
- How to act: Disheveled and a little cynical toward the rest of the Ghostbusters.
Dana Barrett
- What to wear: A sleek black dress. If you aren't willing to perm your hair, you'll definitely need to get a curly wig.
- How to act: Like you're possessed by the demigod, Zuul.