Halloween Costume Inspiration From This Year's Hottest TV

• What to wear: A swanky double-breasted suit with a flashy tie and pocket square.
• How to act: Like you own the place, but you haven't forgotten where you came from.

• What to wear: A long hooded gray robe with a rope belt. Bring extra face masks so you can change faces periodically.
• How to act: Never use the second person; instead refer to people as "a girl" or "a boy." Ex.: "A girl dresses up for Halloween."

• What to wear: A polka-dot polo shirt tucked into khaki pants. Add a cloth belt and a white golf glove.
• How to act: Like a frat boy with a secret.

• What to wear: A posh hoodie and a gold chain with leather sweatpants.
• How to act: Sing "Drip Drop," and be a cocky jerk.

• What to wear: Bright-colored pants, a collared shirt, and a preppy sweater. Add a newsboy cap and boat shoes.
• How to act: Cocky, horny, and dumb.

• What to wear: A red hoodie underneath a lab coat, plus some lab goggles. Wear white face makeup and black eyeliner to appear pale and undead.
• How to act: Like you love braaaaains!

• What to wear: Gray pants, a white button-up with an undershirt, and a newspaper boy cap. The toughest part is going to be finding some lobster-hand prosthetics.
• How to act: Like you've got a chip on your shoulder because your jerk dad is back in town and cramping your style.

• What to wear: A long-sleeved shirt with a brown leather vest over it.
• How to act: Like you are just the worst of the worst.

• What to wear: Leather, fur, a skintight dress, and sky-high heels. The more outrageously fabulous, the better.
• How to act: Like you run the damn show, because you do.

• What to wear: A tartan over a white shirt, with a brown vest over it. Rock a red wig.
• How to act: Tough and gallant, and use a thick Scottish brogue.

• What to wear: A very plain dress, short hair, and most importantly, a fake beard.
• How to act: Like you're a lady with a beard and you just don't even care anymore.

• What to wear: De-glam with a multicolored windbreaker, a three-wolf moon shirt, and a neck brace.
• How to act: Like you're super stoked to be invited to the party, but a little awkward and sketch.

• What to wear: Get a white clown costume and dirty it up by rolling on the ground a few times. Maybe even splatter some fake blood on it for effect, and you don't need to mimic the terrifying sight under Twisty's mask, but you should see if you can make your own mask.
• How to act: This is one of the scariest costumes you can go with this year, so play it up. Don't speak much, and just creep on people.

• What to wear: A flattering white shirt and a purple coat. Purple is your color.
• How to act: Melodramatic; use a Spanish accent and make intense eye contact (and also Blue Steel).

• What to wear: A long red wig, pulled back into a half-up do. Wear a dark red dramatic gown and a choker.
• How to act: Constantly tell people that the night is dark and full of terrors.

• What to wear: A green hat with a matching sweater belted at the waist, a retro bag, and a modest skirt. Curl your hair and toss on some red lips.
• How to act: She's a (fake) fortune teller, so see if you can find a cheap crystal ball and some partygoers to dupe.

• What to wear: A skintight red leather jacket and black slacks.
• How to act: Assertive and brilliant. Bark orders for your drink or what the DJ should be playing.

• What to wear: A yellow cardigan over a floral top and bright pink jeans. Rock a backpack and a smile.
• How to act: Like you just got out of a bunker — I mean, like you just moved to New York City, that's all.

• What to wear: A big tartan skirt with a blouse over it and a gigantic woolly scarf.
• How to act: Use an English accent and be a little cagey about your identity.

• What to wear: You know this outfit! Wear a blue long-sleeve leotard with a red miniskirt and red cape.
• How to act: Virtuous and like you might leap out of the building at any minute.

For her: Wear a long, sequined dress and a brown wig. Carry a red rose and wear a huge engagement ring.

For him: Wear a nice suit, and make sure you get the Shawn B. hair just right with lots of product.

• What to wear: A brown shirt and jacket with a bolo tie. Wear a big belt buckle on your jeans and a slightly long wig.
• How to act: Stoic, but prone to bursts of violence. Use short sentences that don't make much sense.

• What to wear: A 1940s-feeling green dress with a big boa and long gloves. Go with over-the-top blue eye shadow and red lipstick, plus curly hair.
• How to act: You'd better start practicing your German accent now if you want this to be believable. Don't forget: you run the show.

• What to wear: Whether you're going for casual Dell or Strongman Dell, suspenders are the key. If you're going with his performance look, you'll need blue slacks, a red shirt, a silly tie, and a ridiculous fake mustache.
• How to act: You're supposed to be superstrong, so start picking up heavy things — like couches that people are sitting on.

• What to wear: A cool army green or black leather jacket, jeans, a t-shirt, and a sheriff's badge. Muss your hair so it looks like you barely did anything to it, but it's still effortlessly adorable.
• How to act: Like a badass who takes no sh*t. Occasionally engage in dialogue that no one can understand.

• What to wear: Leather everything: boots, pants, and trench coat. Wear a red vest and ring for a few pops of color. Don't forget your handy hook and guyliner.
• How to act: Devilishly handsome, but still capable of being the good guy.

• What to wear: Think luxe streetwear, like a sweatshirt with a fur shrug, plus nice jeans and heels. Style your hair into an architectural mohawk.
• How to act: Never put your phone down, except to periodically comment on how real things are getting in here.