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What Should You Be for Halloween?

Witch, vampire, black cat, pirate, mermaid or fairy? A few quick questions pick your costume.

  • 6 questions
  • About 1 minute
  • 6 possible results

Who could you be?

What should you be for Halloween? Take this free Halloween costume quiz and find out if your perfect costume is a witch, vampire, black cat, pirate, mermaid or fairy. Easy ideas, 60 seconds.

Curious? Peek at all 6 possible results
  • Witch: Classic, magical and always in style.
  • Vampire: Dramatic, elegant and impossible to ignore.
  • Black Cat: Easy, cute and secretly clever.
  • Pirate: Bold, adventurous and ready for a good time.
  • Mermaid: Dreamy, shimmering and full of sparkle.
  • Fairy: Whimsical, sweet and a little bit wild.

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About the Halloween Costume Quiz

Every October the same question comes up: what should I be for Halloween? This Halloween costume quiz answers it in a handful of quick questions about your perfect night, how much effort you want to put in, your colors, your favorite accessory, how you react when a stranger compliments your costume, your personality and where you would spend the night. Then it matches you to one of six classic costumes: Witch, Vampire, Black Cat, Pirate, Mermaid or Fairy.

Every result comes with a costume checklist you can build from your closet or a thrift store, a color palette, your perfect Halloween night and a free phone wallpaper. Want an easy or last-minute idea? Black Cat, Witch and Pirate need only a few pieces. Want to go all out? Vampire and Mermaid look amazing with a little makeup. Going with a friend? Try the duo costume quiz next.

Quick answers

What should I be for Halloween?

Pick a costume that matches the mood you want and the effort you want to spend. This quiz turns your answers into one of six popular costumes, each with a checklist of what to wear.

What are easy last-minute Halloween costumes?

A black cat needs ears, a tail and black clothes. A witch needs a hat and a dark dress. A pirate needs a white shirt, a bandana and boots. Each result lists the exact pieces to look for.

Are these costumes for women, men or kids?

Every result works for any gender and age. The checklists are ideas, so dress them up with makeup and accessories or keep them simple and comfortable.