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How to Be Your Favorite Guardians of the Galaxy Character For Halloween

Guardians of the Galaxy Halloween Costumes

How to Be Your Favorite Guardians of the Galaxy Character For Halloween

Guardians of the Galaxy Halloween Costumes
Image Source: Marvel

Pop culture is a treasure trove of Halloween costume inspiration, and if you want to tackle one of this year's biggest movies, why not be a character from Guardians of the Galaxy? The Marvel hit would be a fun one whether you're a guy or a girl or you're trying to think of a big group costume. Check out our roundup for out-of-this-world inspiration.

Gamora

Gamora
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  • What to wear: A black leather vest, black pants, and leather gloves. Most importantly: paint your face green.
  • How to act: Like a killer — and don't be that friendly. Not at first, anyway.
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Star-Lord

Star-Lord
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  • What to wear: A long, red leather jacket; a t-shirt; and boots with a crossbody bag. Extra points for the Walkman and mask.
  • How to act: Cocky, heroic, and charming.
2 / 10

Groot

Groot
Image Source: Disney
  • What to wear: A body- and head-covering tree costume. Time to get creative with the DIYs.
  • How to act: Lumber around and only say one thing: "I am Groot."
3 / 10

Rocket

Rocket
Image Source: Disney
  • What to wear: A raccoon suit with a little vest and pants over it.
  • How to act: Inappropriate and bossy. Swear a lot.
4 / 10

Drax the Destroyer

Drax the Destroyer
Image Source: Marvel
  • What to wear: Wear no shirt and paint your body green with an orange design on top of it. Yellow pants complete the tough look.
  • How to act: Tough and fierce. When you speak, be very direct and literal and confused when anyone else uses sarcasm.
5 / 10

Nebula

Nebula
Image Source: Disney
  • What to wear: A tight purple bodysuit. Slick your hair back (or wear a bald cap) and paint yourself blue.
  • How to act: Evil and unfeeling.
6 / 10

The Collector

The Collector
Image Source: Disney
  • What to wear: A fancy-looking suit under a fur-lined cape with a white wig and white eyebrows.
  • How to act: Pompous. Sneer a lot, and look at everyone and everything as if you're appraising its value.
7 / 10

Ronan

Ronan
Image Source: Marvel
  • What to wear: Dark blue fact paint and a close-fitting green shirt with shoulder pads. Fashion a loose hood.
  • How to act: Cruel and villainous.
8 / 10

Nova Prime

Nova Prime
Image Source: Marvel
  • What to wear: A dark blue suit and jacket with a white blouse underneath. Style your white hair or wig up into an elaborate updo.
  • How to act: Chilly and efficient. You run this world.
9 / 10

Korath

Korath
Image Source: Marvel
  • What to wear: A bald cap with a headpiece to look like Korath's skull, plus elaborate body armor and bright blue contacts.
  • How to act: Robotic and cruel.
10 / 10
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