You've Got the Green Light to Re-Create These Easy DIY Squid Game Costumes

Get your game face on, because Halloween is almost here. The Netflix hit show Squid Game is taking over our screens right now, and it's giving people major costume inspiration ahead of the haunting holiday. The intriguing series centers around a mysterious survival game where players must compete against each other to win a "handsome sum of money" in the face of death. While it features a slew of unique characters, their costumes are almost too easy to replicate. Complete with outfits and iconic looks that'll win this year's costume contest, there's no reason why you shouldn't dress up as a Squid Game character for Halloween. Whether you want to be a brave contestant or daunting guard, these costume ideas are all you need to get the green light this Halloween. Ready to play? Keep reading to see the best DIY Squid Game costumes now. As Sang-Woo said, "We've already come too far to end this now."

Additional reporting by Yerin Kim

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How to Dress Like the Contestants From Squid Game

What to wear for the contestants: All you need to dress as a contestant is a green tracksuit with a number taped to the front. You can customize your number and choose to go as Gi-hun (456), Sang-woo (218), Sae-byeok (67), Il-nam (1), or any other player. For extra measure, you can also add blood and dirt stains to your outfit.

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How to Dress Like the Guards From Squid Game

What to wear for the guards: Similar to the contestants costume, you only need one key clothing item to dress as a guard. Opt for a red utility jumpsuit or a zip-up rain jacket and matching pants for your outfit. As for the mask, shops on Etsy are already starting to sell exact replicas, or you can just buy a fencing mask and draw a triangle, circle, or square on it with chalk.

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How to Dress Like the Doll From Squid Game

What to wear for the doll: To be the creepy doll in Squid Games, you'll need an orange dress with a yellow shirt underneath. Complete your look with knee-high white socks and black shoes, and wear your hair in pigtails. Game on.

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How to Dress Like the Front Man From Squid Game

What to wear for the Front Man: For the Front Man, get your hands on any hooded black coat, and simply add matching black gloves and the elusive geometric mask (you can also do your own makeup!).