Year gone by a little too quickly for you? Didn’t realize it was already Halloween? If you’re like us, you might need a last minute costume idea. Take a gander through some of our Adventurers’ past Wes inspired costumes, and see a few ideas that we came up with at AWA HQ.
Whatever you dress up as, happy Halloween from Team AWA! 🎃👻🍁

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Moonrise Kingdom | Suzy Bishop & Sam

The Life Aquatic

Fantastic Mr. Fox

Rushmore | Max Fischer

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ANTARCTIC EXPLORER
Grab your friends for this one! This is perfect if you have a thirst for exploration, bonus points if you know a thing or two about Roald Amundsen…
What you’ll need:
- A trusty pair of binoculars
- Your warmest coat
- Snow shoes
- A stuffed penguin
- BONUS: Carry around a kayak for exploring icy waters on the fly

TWA FLIGHT ATTENDANT
A blast from the past, this is the perfect costume for someone who loves blending the old & new.
What you’ll need:
- Old school flight attendant cap
- A colorful skirt and matching blazer
- Silk scarf
- White gloves
- BONUS: A very adorable Dexter for the perfect passenger

TURKISH CAT
This one’s easy: all you need are cat ears and maybe a couple of lives 😉
What you’ll need:
- Cat ears
- A seat at an outdoor cafe
- Nine lives
- BONUS: find a pink wall to complete the perfect shot
📸: Evynne Doue

PERSON WHO LOVES BREAKFAST IN BED
A great option for someone who values comfort over all else and prefers coffee to candy…
What you’ll need:
- Fuzzy bathrobe
- A morning newspaper
- Cup o’ joe
- Breakfast pastry of choice
- BONUS: if your Halloween plans consists of being in a Swiss hotel

LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER
We have a thing for lighthouses, so why not be one of their caregivers?
What you’ll need:
- A colorful rain coat
- A flashlight or better yet, a old-school lantern
- Rubber boots
- Brimmed hat
- BONUS: a nearby Icelandic lighthouse
📸: Rod Trevino

MAILMAN DONALD
You know we love a post office, so why not dress as one of our favorite postal workers from the tiniest postal office in the US – Donald!
What you’ll need:
- The best patterned shirt you can find!
- Khaki shorts
- Lanyard to hold all your valuables
- A Mr. Claus worthy beard
- Spectacular spectacles
- BONUS: Your best peace sign, and some stamps and postcards for all your friends

MASTER GIN DISTILLER LESLEY GRACIE
One of our favorite creators we’ve met on our Adventures is Lesley Gracie – the genius behind Hendrick’s Gin. Part Scientist, part cocktail concocter, she might just be a real life wizard.
What you’ll need:
- Blue Trench Coat Jacket with Hendrick’s Gin insignia
- Iconic ivory hair (Don’t forget the long low ponytail!)
- A bottle of Hendrick’s Gin
- BONUS: Come with your own Hendrick’s Gin cocktail to share with friends – check out some ideas HERE

FRENCH PAPER MAKER
No need to worry about someone copying this unique costume idea! Pair it with your knowledge of Angoulême paper history and you’ve got everyone’s attention
What you’ll need:
- 3 years of careful beard growth
- Straw hat with your favorite ribbon
- Black T-shirt & Pants
- BONUS: Your very own freshly handmade paper