Popsugar Fashion Easy Costumes Office Appropriate Halloween Costumes 47 Work-Appropriate Halloween Costumes That Won't Get You Fired 14 October 2019 by Samantha Sutton Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Arturo Torres Getting dressed for an office Halloween party is always kinda tricky: you're in need of a costume your boss will approve of — sorry, sexy cat — and definitely don't feel like going crazy for your nine to five — you've got a commute to get through, after all. Stuck in a similar dilemma, we searched high and low for work-appropriate options and discovered a handful of brilliant ideas. These 47 looks will get the point across without causing any trouble, making getting into the Halloween spirit easier than ever. Suddenly, celebrating with your coworkers doesn't seem so scary. Russell From Up View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rian Synnth 🦊 (@riansynnth) on Nov 15, 2016 at 5:07pm PST What You'll Need: A yellow shirt, a yellow cap, khaki or brown shorts, white socks, booties, a fake scout sash, and some balloons (the ultimate hint). 1 / 41 A Scarecrow View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chelsey Cornell (@chelseyzamora) on Oct 28, 2017 at 9:34am PDT What You'll Need: A floppy hat, a plaid shirt, jeans, boots, and a bit of straw means you're pretty much off to see the wizard. 2 / 41 Rosie the Riveter A photo posted by Caitlin Newman (@caitlin.newman) on Oct 31, 2014 at 7:13am PDT What You'll Need: A denim shirt and a bandana for your hair. Strike this pose in every picture so people know exactly who you are! 3 / 41 A Ladybug A photo posted by Carly W (@car_webb) on Oct 31, 2014 at 1:56pm PDT What You'll Need: A red polka dot shirt and some wings. 4 / 41 Any Animal With Ears A photo posted by Sandy (@niceredheadgirl) on Oct 31, 2014 at 12:04pm PDT What You'll Need: Just add a pair of ears! Cat, dog, bunny, mouse — if it has ears, it'll totally work in any setting. 5 / 41 Wednesday Addams View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kendra🍑🐱 (@peachkittycos_) on Nov 6, 2017 at 4:29pm PST What You'll Need: An LBD, a white collared shirt, black tights, and black shoes. 6 / 41 A Ballerina A photo posted by Lisa Handler (@lisi_johanna) on Jul 19, 2016 at 8:14am PDT What You'll Need: A tulle skirt is the only must-have item. Pair it with a solid shirt, tights, and ballet flats, the stick your hair in a bun to drive the point home. 7 / 41 A Flight Attendant View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gina (@mademoiselle_gina_) on Oct 31, 2017 at 11:00pm PDT What You'll Need: A blue dress, belt, and a neckscarf. And knowledge of where the nearest exits are. 8 / 41 Sandy From Grease A photo posted by Caitlin (@ontrendwithtwins) on Oct 31, 2015 at 11:01am PDT What You'll Need: An all-black look, a leather jacket, and a pop of red heels. 9 / 41 A Geek or Nerd A photo posted by courtney ✨ (@courtneyb_x0) on Oct 26, 2014 at 9:14am PDT What You'll Need: A collared shirt and a pair of taped glasses and you're good to go. 10 / 41 Mrs. Doubtfire A photo posted by Allyson Bronis (@allybron) on Oct 31, 2014 at 10:31am PDT What You'll Need: A white shirt, black skirt, and two pan covers to fight that fire. 11 / 41 Wayne's World A photo posted by Kelley Hemphill (@kelley_hemphill) on Oct 20, 2016 at 12:27pm PDT What You'll Need: Grab a coworker and go as Wayne and Garth. One wears a flannel shirt, white graphic tee, and jeans and the other rocks a black trucker hat, black tee, and jeans. Party time! Excellent! 12 / 41 Frida Kahlo A photo posted by @teresa_lovesyoga on Jul 6, 2016 at 10:51am PDT What You'll Need: A white shirt, a green maxi skirt, a tan scarf, and red flowers in your hair. Don't forget those statement jewels. 13 / 41 Damian From Mean Girls View this post on Instagram A post shared by Anwyn Statnick (@ozzyragtime) on Oct 30, 2018 at 10:26am PDT What You'll Need: A hoodie, some sunglasses, and a sign with his hilarious quote — "She doesn't even go here!" — and you're done. 14 / 41 A "Formal Apology" A photo posted by Sara (@bowgirlup) on Oct 31, 2013 at 9:58am PDT What You'll Need: Wear what you usually wear to work, just add an "I'm sorry sign." BOOM — done. 15 / 41 Tweedledee View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jessica Cabrera (@jessscabrera) on Oct 29, 2016 at 7:39pm PDT What You'll Need: A yellow shirt, red pants, a blue bow tie, and suspenders. Maybe a Tweedledum. 16 / 41 A Robber View this post on Instagram A post shared by Desirea Stodart (@desirea.dawn) on Oct 31, 2015 at 8:07pm PDT What You'll Need: A striped shirt! And a black hat, black pants, and a bag of money. 17 / 41 A Minion View this post on Instagram A post shared by Inka (@ink_si) on May 1, 2019 at 2:01am PDT What You'll Need: A yellow shirt, overalls, and a pair of skiing goggles. It doesn't get any easier! 18 / 41 A Pirate View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hayley (@hayfitz) on Oct 28, 2017 at 1:55am PDT What You'll Need: A bandana, a white shirt, a brown belt, boots, boho jewelry, and maybe even a sword. It's likely you have all of these in your treasure chest — err, closet — already. 19 / 41 Elliott From ET A photo posted by @lindsayjoyceee on Oct 31, 2014 at 2:03pm PDT What You'll Need: A red hoodie and a makeshift bike out of an old basket. Oh, and don't forget your alien friend! 20 / 41 Batman A photo posted by Rose D Yeaman (@dustyrose3) on Oct 31, 2014 at 1:51pm PDT What You'll Need: This is another case of a graphic T-shirt saving the day. The mask is pretty much optional. 21 / 41 A Wicked Witch A photo posted by ⭐️ 100lbs1year ⭐️ (@100lbs1year) on Oct 31, 2014 at 2:21am PDT What You'll Need: A pointy black hat — the rest of the outfit is up to you! We suggest something dark and mysterious. 22 / 41 A Power Ranger A photo posted by Emily (@eossip) on Oct 31, 2014 at 12:52pm PDT What You'll Need: Rock one of these shirts under your blazer for a bit of motivation — go, go, Power Ranger! 23 / 41 Wonder Woman A photo posted by Hanny💕 (@hannahleevictoriaaa) on Oct 31, 2014 at 12:28pm PDT What You'll Need: A red shirt with the Wonder Woman logo and preferably a blue skirt to go with the color theme. 24 / 41 A Piñata View this post on Instagram A post shared by @jme.teach.eat.run.repeat on Oct 31, 2017 at 2:40pm PDT What You'll Need: A rainbow-striped shirt. Bonus points if you go all out and add paper details like this! 25 / 41 A Mermaid View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam McCallum (@samanthamccallum) on Nov 1, 2014 at 10:47am PDT What You'll Need: A lace top to mimic netting, vibrant leggings, and a net skirt to go on top. And definitely add sparkles and glitter to take it to the next level. 26 / 41 Minnie Mouse A photo posted by Morgan (@meathead2b) on Oct 30, 2015 at 5:40am PDT What You'll Need: Minnie ears, a black top, and a red skirt. Mickey not included. 27 / 41 Mary Poppins A photo posted by Danielle Bates (@daniellebates8722) on Jul 24, 2014 at 8:01pm PDT What You'll Need: A black hat, a white shirt, a red bow tie, and a skirt suit. This one's perfect for all those commuting bag ladies. 28 / 41 A Skeleton View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sonamm Sharma (@zaffarah) on Feb 22, 2018 at 6:58am PST What You'll Need: A shirt or sweater with a skeleton print on it. Keep the rest of your outfit black. 29 / 41 Superman View this post on Instagram A post shared by Harper-Rosie's Mom (@nichol_babiak) on Oct 30, 2016 at 4:33pm PDT What You'll Need: A superman t-shirt peeking out from under your everyday clothing. 30 / 41 Harry Potter A photo posted by eirolozzuram (@aldub_maichard_090116) on Oct 20, 2016 at 1:12pm PDT What You'll Need: A black jacket, a tie with Gryffindor colors, and a wand. Muggles beware! 31 / 41 Hermione View this post on Instagram A post shared by Karolina Staniecka (@karolinaviolet) on Feb 25, 2017 at 5:12am PST What You'll Need: A Gryffindor tie, a white shirt, a black skirt, knee-high socks, and a book. 32 / 41 A Mime A photo posted by Heather Wilson (@evheatherwil) on Oct 28, 2014 at 6:54pm PDT What You'll Need: If you've got a striped shirt and a bowler hat, you're pretty much set. 33 / 41 Spinelli From Recess A photo posted by Stephanie Yarborough (@grumpyskunkcosplay) on Jul 16, 2016 at 7:46am PDT What You'll Need: An orange hat, a red dress, striped tights, and boots. The best part is, you don't even have to ditch your jacket. 34 / 41 Waldo View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amanda (@mandursss) on Oct 25, 2017 at 2:32pm PDT What You'll Need: A red and white striped shirt, a red hat, and some glasses. But playing hide-and-seek at work probably isn't wise. 35 / 41 A Ghostbuster View this post on Instagram A post shared by A M Y S W E A T O N 🦕 (@xinsanitycallingx) on Oct 28, 2018 at 1:05pm PDT What You'll Need: This one's timely with a new movie in the works! All you need is one of these shirts — and the lyrics to the theme song memorized. 36 / 41 An '80s Girl View this post on Instagram A post shared by Melissa Cummings Pehrson (@melispehrson) on Oct 29, 2018 at 9:25pm PDT What You'll Need: Pull on a bodysuit over some leggings and rock a single arm warmer. 37 / 41 Miley Cyrus A photo posted by Chelsea Adams (@chelseaadams22) on Oct 31, 2013 at 1:36pm PDT What You'll Need: While the bear backpack may be a bit much, you can definitely wear a West Coat tee and tie a bandana around your head. 38 / 41 3 Blind Mice A photo posted by Christina (@tiptoetina) on Oct 31, 2013 at 11:29am PDT What You'll Need: Another fun one to try with your colleagues. Grab some mouse ears, sunglasses, canes, and white gloves and go as three blind mice. 39 / 41 A Garden Gnome A photo posted by princessleslieanne (@princessleslieanne) on Oct 31, 2013 at 9:59am PDT What You'll Need: A pointy red hat, plaid shirt, and a watering can. 40 / 41 Audrey Hepburn/Holly Golightly A photo posted by Victoria (@westcoasttmermaid) on Oct 26, 2013 at 4:52pm PDT What You'll Need: A black dress, pearls, a crown, and cocktail gloves. This look will also pair perfectly with your coffee cup and bagged breakfast in the morning. 41 / 41 Easy CostumesDIY CostumesDIYHalloween CostumesHalloween