Pop culture is a treasure trove of Halloween costume inspiration [1], 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
- 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.
Star-Lord
- 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.
Groot
- 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."
Rocket
- What to wear: A raccoon suit with a little vest and pants over it.
- How to act: Inappropriate and bossy. Swear a lot.
Drax the Destroyer
- 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.
Nebula
- 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.
The Collector
- 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.
Ronan
- 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.
Nova Prime
- 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.
Korath
- 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.