Looking for an easy way to make your Halloween [1] costume stand out from the rest? Luckily, you don't have to get too ambitious to stick out in a crowd of all the standard witches, cats, and ghosts. Skip the complicated props and potential makeup [2] mishaps this year, and just swap your shoes for the easiest Halloween [3] accessory yet: roller skates.
Roller skates aren't just a must have of the roller rink or even a core memory of summer 2020 [4] when skating became TikTok's favorite pandemic pastime. A pair of roller skates makes classic costumes feel unique [5] and fun and, of course, provide a quick getaway from any monsters, demons, or ghosts you run into on Halloween night. Plus, with your skates as the centerpiece, the rest of your costume is basically a breeze [6]. After all, even adding a pair of skates to your standard black-cat costume completely transforms it into a pretty unique look.
So make the pavement or dance floor your literal runway with a little extra mobility this Halloween. From corpse brides to cheerleaders, check out this lineup of looks that serve as the perfect roller-skate costume. And no worries — even on wheels, you'll still be fashionably cute for the Halloween season.
— Additional reporting by Melissa Santoyo
Roller-Skate Costume: Dorothy From "The Wizard of Oz"
Turn heads both in the Land of Oz [8] and here on Earth with some glittery red skates. We can't even blame Dorothy for taking these from Wicked Witch of the East — they're just too cool.
Roller-Skate Costume: Quidditch Player
Missing the nostalgia of Hogwarts and Harry Potter [9]? Channel the Boy Who Lived [10] by dressing up as a Quidditch player. After all, roller skating is honestly the next-best thing to flying.
Roller-Skate Costume: Reggie Rocket From "Rocket Power"
If accuracy is what you're aiming for, try dressing up like a famous skater. Purple shirt, purple hair, camo pants, and a pair of skates transform you into the iconic '90s cartoon [11] skater girl Reggie Rocket.
Roller-Skate Costume: Beyoncé and JAY-Z
The glittery tassel skirt and butterfly skates are definitely Beyoncé-worthy. Considering "Renaissance [12]" dropped this year, you're sure to be a hit at any party with this roller-skate costume.
Roller-Skate Costume: Corpse Bride
The corpse bride [13] is already an easily recognizable Halloween [14] classic costume. Add a little more to the traditional get-up with a pair of matching skates. We can't help but love this creepy, cool costume.
Roller-Skate Costume: Cheerleader
Ramp up your cheer game with a pair of roller skates. Just strap on your skates to take this simple costume [15] to the next level.
Roller-Skate Costume: Retro Car Hop
This roller-skate costume is a great option if you're on the hunt for something versatile. Look closely, and you'll see that this creative cosplay [16] combines a retro look with Lucio from "Overwatch" — but you can copy it to any character or color scheme you want.
Roller-Skate Costume: Beatrix Kiddo From "Kill Bill"
Go for a badass look [17] with this Beatrix Kiddo roller-skate costume. If the bright-yellow jumpsuit doesn't turn heads, the roller skates will.
Roller-Skate Costume: Ash Ketchum From Pokémon
Few cartoon faces are as iconic as everyone's favorite Pokémon trainer, Ash Ketchum. Fanny packs and roller skates are already a match made in heaven, so throw in some Pokémon [18] stuffed animals for this quick costume.
Roller-Skate Costume: Lawn Gnome
Want to dress up like a whimsical, woodland creature for your roller-skate costume? Look no further than a lawn gnome. There are a lot of different ways you could style this costume, but the tell-tale pointy hat and long beard are definitely a must.
Roller-Skate Costume: Winnie the Pooh
Craving "hunnie"? Venture out of the Hundred Acre Woods with this Winnie the Pooh [19] costume. Quick to put together and easy to skate in, this get-up is perfect for both parties and efficient trick or treating.
