If you're obsessed with Girls [1], why not channel one of the show's leading ladies for Halloween [2] this year? To help you find some fun costume inspiration, we're breaking down what to wear and how to act in order to dress as each of the 20-something characters who you can't help but love.
Hannah
- What to wear: Wear a short, dark wig and a short, printed sundress with big, colorful jewelry and flats. Bonus points for attempting to draw on actress Lena Dunham's tattoos.
- How to act: Be super chatty, and whenever possible, make the conversation all about you, your opinions, and/or your personal insecurities. No TMI topic is off limits.
Shoshanna
- What to wear: It's all about Shoshanna's best hairstyles [5]! Try a high side braid with part of your hair down, or the cotton candy-colored styles she rocked in Japan. Then wear a girly dress with ladylike accessories (ex: Hello Kitty headphones [6]).
- How to act: Really bubbly and slightly naïve. Make lots of Sex and the City [7] references, and at some point, say, "I am woman, hear me roar."
Jessa
- What to wear: A long, blond wig and dark lipstick are a must. For clothes, stick to a maxi skirt or dress, earthy accessories, and gold, vintage-style jewelry.
- How to act: Like you just don't really give a sh*t. Oh, and don't forget the British accent!
Marnie
- What to wear: A slim, ladylike dress with pumps. If you want to go for her "The Panic in Central Park" episode look, pair a plunging red dress [8] with dark high top sneakers [9]. Bonus points for carrying a microphone.
- How to act: Both overly confident and completely insecure. Suggest karaoke, and do your best with Kanye West [10]'s "Stronger."
Girls Halloween [11] Costumes