How to Make Your Eyewear Part of Your Halloween Costume – MyGlassesAndMe

Halloween is literally around the corner, do you still need some inspiration especially if you are a glasses wearer like myself? Halloween is the perfect time to unleash your creativity and if you wear glasses, your specs don’t have to be a costume obstacle. In fact, your eyewear can become the highlight of your look! Whether you’re after something spooky, funny, or fashion-forward, here’s how to make your glasses the star of your Halloween costume this year.

Why Embrace Eyewear in Your Costume?

Authenticity: Just think, many iconic characters wear glasses – think Harry Potter, Velma, or Edna Mode (my personal fav). Your specs can make your costume more convincing!

Comfort: No need to struggle with contacts or blurry vision. Rock your real glasses and stay comfortable all night.

Creativity: From nerdy to glamorous, glasses add instant character and open up costume possibilities you might not have considered.

Costume Ideas That Work Perfectly with Glasses

Classic Characters: Harry Potter (round frames), Velma from Scooby-Doo (thick, square frames), Clark Kent (black, square frames), Edna Mode (oversized round frames), and Mirabel from Encanto (green round frames).

Pop Culture Icons: Barbie (pink cat-eye glasses), Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s (chic black sunglasses), Austin Powers (retro thick frames), and the Riddler (Gotham version with glasses).

Professionals: Mad Scientist (lab coat, wild hair, safety goggles), Librarian (cardigan, pencil skirt, classic frames), Doctor (white coat, stethoscope, sleek glasses), Detective (trench coat, fedora, bold frames).

Timeless Tropes: Nerd (taped-up frames, suspenders), Witch (add dark, mysterious glasses to your spellbinding look), Hippie (round, coloured lenses), Fashion Model (oversized designer frames darling).

Funny & DIY: Hipster (oversized, quirky frames, plaid shirt), Grandma/Grandpa (retro specs, wig), Santa or Mrs. Claus (small wire frames), or even a Zombie Doctor (add fake blood to your glasses but just make sure you can still see).

Tips for Nailing the Look

Match Your Frames: Choose a costume that complements your glasses’ shape and colour or use costume accessories to temporarily change their look (think stick-on rhinestones, coloured tape, or paper cutouts).

Accessorise: Add hats, scarves, makeup, or props that play up your eyewear. For example, a tiara for a Princess Diaries look, or a fake scar for Harry Potter.

Makeup Magic: Use bold eye makeup or face paint to draw attention to your frames and make your eyes pop behind the lenses.

Be Resourceful: Don’t be afraid to use your everyday glasses as the centerpiece of your costume because comfort and practicality are part of the fun.

DIY Eyewear Hacks for Halloween

1. Decorate your frames with temporary stick-ons, glitter, or coloured tape to match your costume’s theme
2. Attach small props (like spiders or stars) to your frames for a 3D effect.
3. For sunglasses costumes (Men in Black, The Matrix, Barbie), swap in tinted lenses if you have them.

One final thing: Rock Your Glasses with Confidence!

Halloween is all about self-expression and fun. Don’t hide your glasses but embrace them and let them inspire your costume! With a little creativity, your eyewear can turn into your best Halloween accessory. Have fun, stay safe, and own your look this spooky season!

Header image: from UnSplash by Beth Teutschmann