Scooby-Doo, Where Are You?
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Investigating this popular group costume idea!
Scooby-Doo, the lovable Great Dane and his mystery-solving friends have been captivating audiences for decades. If you're planning to attend a Halloween party or costume event with family or friends, why not channel your inner detectives and dress up as the Mystery Inc. gang? Here's a guide to a favorite group costume:
Scooby-Doo
Base: Wear a brown or tan shirt and matching pants. Some comfy sweats or a onesie would be perfect here! Add a few black spots on the shoulders and back with felt or fabric paint.
Mask: Rather than wear a mask, which might be uncomfortable or have poor visibility, you can use face paint and make floppy felt ears.
Accessories: Add a blue dog collar with a yellow diamond-shaped tag that says “SD”.
Shaggy Rogers
Base: Wear a green or brown T-shirt and brown pants.
Accessories: Add a brown 70’s style wig, some scruffy chin stubble, and a snack as a prop - Shaggy is always eating!
Fred Jones
Base: Wear a white sweater over a blue shirt, and blue pants. An alternate look would be a white sweater with blue stripes.
Accessories: Add a red or orange scarf, a magnifying glass, and a blonde wig (if needed). This ready-made accessory combines the shirt collar and scarf in one go.
Velma Dinkley
Base: Wear a baggy orange turtleneck and a red skirt or pants.
Accessories: Add black glasses, magnifying glass, and a mystery book.
Shop This Look: Jinkies! This Velma costume is ready for action!
Daphne Blake
Base: Wear a purple dress, or a purple skirt and pink or purple blouse.
Accessories: Add a purple headband and a green scarf.
Shop This Look: Jeepers! This Daphne costume has it all.
Villains
“Monsters”: Zoinks! The culprits in a Scooby mystery often turn out to be ordinary people in disguise. A big black cloak and a larger than life mask is all you need to fool the townspeople
Real Monsters: Double zoinks! From time to time, the gang finds themselves up against the fantastic. Classic movie monsters, supernatural beings, and sci-fi robots are not to be overlooked.
Small Time Crooks: Not all the baddies are big. Your antagonists can be cartoon robbers or thieves.
Tips for Scooby Costumes:
Start early: Give yourself plenty of time to gather materials and create your costume.
Get creative: Don't be afraid to add your own personal touches to your costume. These characters are easily recognizable just by using their base color schemes and will look great together for a group costume.
Pay attention to detail: Small details can make a big difference in the overall look of your costume.
Have fun: The most important thing is to enjoy the process of creating your costume.
With a little creativity and effort, you can create a fun and memorable group costume that will have everyone giggling like the Great(est) Dane!
Costumes and Makeup
DIY or Professional: Decide whether you want to create your own costumes and makeup or hire a professional. There are countless tutorials and resources available online to help you achieve your desired look.
Character or Concept: Choose a character or concept for your costume. This will help you decide on the appropriate clothing, accessories, and makeup. Store-bought costumes can be great, or you can build a costume up from regular clothing in the color scheme or style of your character. Sometimes all it takes is one accessory to take an outfit to a costume.
Group Costumes: If you're throwing a party (or attending one) with friends or family, consider coordinating your costumes for a group theme. Scooby and friends makes for a fun and easy group costume and will be a hit at any Halloween party. Check out these Daphne, Velma, and Fred costume pieces!
Food and Drinks
Themed Menu: Create a menu that complements your Halloween theme. For example, if you're hosting a vampire-themed party, you could serve blood-red cocktails and finger sandwiches.
Spooky Snacks: Get creative with your presentation. Consider serving items like eyeball-shaped candies, creepy crawly treats, and severed finger cookies. Accessorize and offer an alternative to fingers with these skull cocktail picks. You can also add dimension to the snack table with tiered acrylic stands.
Halloween-Inspired Drinks: Offer a variety of Halloween-inspired drinks, such as witches' brew, zombie punch, and vampire's blood. Consider using small cups to avoid the transformation from Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde
Entertainment
Halloween Scenes: Project a Halloween movie onto a wall indoors or on an inflatable screen outdoors. There are so many to choose from on streaming services, ranging from family-friendly to cheesy B-movies to classic slasher flicks.
Games and Activities: Plan some fun games and activities for your guests. Consider playing Halloween-themed charades, scavenger hunts, or trivia.
Live Music: If you have the budget, hire a live band or DJ to play Halloween-themed music. If you just need background music, you can make a playlist of your favorite Halloween songs or choose one from your favorite streaming service to play through a well-placed Bluetooth speaker.
Safety First
Fire Safety: Be mindful of fire safety when using candles, lanterns, or other open flames. Even better, use LED candles and string lights for worry-free lighting.
Decorations: Make sure your decorations are securely fastened to avoid accidents. You can even work some caution tape into your theme to keep curious ghouls from wandering off the beaten path.
Emergency Kit: Have a first-aid kit on hand in case of any injuries.
By following these tips, you can create a truly memorable Halloween experience that your guests will never forget. So let your imagination run wild and have fun!
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