7 City-Inspired Halloween Costumes

1. Batman

Pros: Gotham’s hero. Maximum crime-fighting potential. Pop culturally relevant.

Cons: We say this one is a win-win.

2. Over-excited Tourist

Pros: It’s the one time you can wear your “I heart New York” shirt outside without getting any dirty looks from your neighbors. 

Cons: You’ll have to actually spend money on the marked up tourist stuff sold by the street hawkers. Don’t forget the Empire State Building pencil sharpener!

3. Statue of Liberty

Pros: Conveys a strong sense of patriotism. You can hide beer in your torch when walking past cops. 

Cons: Your arm might get tired. 

4. The cast of Sex in the City/Friends/Seinfeld/insert other TV show

Pros: None.

Cons: In theory, this sounds great. In practice, keeping a group of anywhere between 4 and 8 people together is a logistical nightmare that will leave Carrie pouting in the corner while Kramer runs off with the sexy bumblebee. 

5. Hipster

Pros: You have an excuse to get a jump start on your moustache pre-Movember. You can finally put that flannel in your closet back into your style rotation. 

Cons: You won’t be able to tell anyone what you are. A hipster never identifies as a hipster.

6. Secret Service Agent

Pros: You’ll be the mysterious one in all black. Bonus points for staying in character and pretending to be an actual agent to freak people out. 

Cons: A full suit can be a hinderance on the dance floor.

7. Obama

Pros: Chicago icon. Timely.

Cons: Be prepared to find yourself in a fistfight with those dudes un-ironically wearing Romney masks.