We never miss the chance to celebrate holidays at Prime Independent Living. We encourage the residents of our communities to embrace their whimsical sides and dress up for Halloween parties all throughout October. Costumes for seniors can be witty, aspirational, trendy, or nostalgic. Whether you’re into couple, individual, or group costumes, we’ve gathered a few ideas to help you decide on this year’s look!
Popeye and Olive Oyl
This couples costume ensemble is instantly recognizable to multiple generations of fans. For Popeye, you’ll need a sailor-style shirt, his iconic sailor’s cap, and a pipe. Don’t forget a drawn-on anchor tattoo on both arms to complete the look. For Olive Oyl, tie your hair back into a neat bun and pop on a red sweater with a white frill and a black pencil skirt.
Charlie Chaplin
If you’re a film buff who loves silents, Charlie Chaplin is an iconic costume pick. You’ll need a bowler hat, black jacket, grey suit pants, white shirt, and a tie or bow tie. Don’t forget his trademark tiny black mustache and eyeliner. Tip: A cane would not be out of place with this costume.
Rosie the Riveter
America’s favorite riveter makes for a simple but timeless Halloween costume. All you need for Rosie’s look is a denim shirt, denim pants, and a red polka-dotted bandana. Accessorize with bright red lipstick and a speech bubble made from poster board proudly stating, “We can do it!”
“Punny” Costumes
Sometimes the biggest hit at a party isn’t the most elaborate outfit, but the most humorous. Brush up on your idioms for easy play-on-words costumes such as the “blessing in disguise” featuring a customized T-shirt and big-nose glasses. To show off your intelligence, go for the “smart cookie” represented by an oversized, wearable cookie with a prize-winning blue ribbon.
The Golden Girls
Are you a Sophia, Blanche, Dorothy, or Rose? Flashback to the hit 1980s sitcom The Golden Girls with big-hair wigs, shoulder pads, and senior sass. Learn how to fine-tune your Golden Girl look with costume details specific to each character from the beloved Miami quartet. If you have some “Golden Guys” who want to get in on the fun, have your Stan dress in a grey suit with a button-down shirt, or find a fun polo-and-cardigan ensemble for Miles.
The “Spice” Girls
For another themed group idea, recruit four friends to create a clever take on the 1990s British band the Spice Girls. Instead of dressing up as Scary Spice or Sporty Spice, you’ll play the part of cumin, cinnamon, or nutmeg. Get it? You and your gal pals can coordinate matching aprons decorated with pictures, decals, or drawings of seasonings, and voila, The “Spice” Girls!
M&Ms
Your friends are colorful characters, so why not flaunt your favorite hues together as a group of M&Ms? Start with a solid-colored t-shirt and decorate it with a large white lowercase “m.” For a little extra sweetness, find a pair of pants that matches your color, or don matching accessories like a tutu, a headband, or socks.
Celebrate The Holidays at Prime
Prime Independent Living goes big for the holidays. We love planning fun activities so our older adult residents can celebrate with their friends and neighbors. Contact us today to schedule a tour of one of our modern communities.