18 Best American Horror Story Halloween Costumes of 2020
From Tate Langdon to Violet Harmon, here's how to dress up for the Freak Show.
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When October 31 rolls around each year, it's no surprise to see that some of the most popular Halloween costumes are the ones inspired by scary shows and terrifying Halloween movies. But if you want to capture the true horrific and freaky spirit of Halloween, American Horror Story costumes are definitely where it's at.
Below you'll find inspiration for your own American Horror Story Halloween costume for kids, men, and women that you can easily DIY at the last minute (Violet Harmon's costume is probably already in your closet). Of course, there are some exceptions like Tate Langdon's makeup or Twisty the Clown's oversized jumpsuit, but anything extra you might need is a quick click off Amazon.
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She might have passed (and died happy at that), but on Halloween, the dead come back to life, right?
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Sure it's just a black rubber suit, but probably the most eerie quality of Rubber Man is that he sneaks up quietly out of nowhere. Note that this suit doesn't come with a face mask, so you'll have to buy that separately.
Tate Langdon
An all-black outfit and some skull face paint will do for Tate's costume. Tip: use a super thin brush when detailing the teeth.
Myrtle Snow
This toddler's costume adaptation of Myrtle Snow might be a little difficult to beat because it's so darn adorable.
Bette and Dot Tattler
If you have a lot of patience and a bit of skill, you too can replicate the infamous conjoined twins. Just note that you might need to wear a shirt with an extra large neck hole.
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Fiona Goode
This is a little different from your typical DIY witch costume, but it's effortless and fits into the storyline. If you have a black peplum dress, gloves, sunglasses, and umbrella, you too can be Supreme Witch.
Sally McKenna
Sure it's a costume, but it could actually be something you'd consider wearing out on any given day. Just make sure you have that perfect leopard print coat.
Countess
All you really need is long red dress, snakeskin-printed gloves, and a blonde wig to be Elizabeth. The point of the knuckle armor jewelry is to give you those long, steel fingertips Countess has.
Countess
Here's another one of the Countess' famous looks: pull your hair back in a double chignon and wear a black dress with a faux fur trim (or use a black fur scarf). Dab red paint on your hands, face, and neck to create fake blood.
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Twisty the Clown
You won't have to worry about trying to put on a smile the whole night — you can actually purchase a Twisty the Clown mouth attachment that will do that for you.
Violet Harmon
You can easily recreate Violet's daytime look with a long yellow cardigan, black sunhat, floral dress, and mud boots.
Coven
Though most American Horror Story costumes are on the scary dressing up as one of the Coven is much cuter in comparison. Just throw on a black sunhat on top of your all-black ensemble, and finish off with a pair of black combat boots or heels.
Montana Duke
The '80s will always live on in Billie Lourd's character. For this costume, it's OK to go heavy and colorful on the eye makeup (how fun!).
Papa Legba
He's really just wearing a top hat and black jacket — but his whole outfit is adorned with skull accessories and beaded embellishments.
Moira O'Hara
If you don't have a full on apron set, you can wear a white collar black dress and accessorize with a duster. If you want to attempt the eye makeup, consult YouTube for the full tutorial.
Kai Anderson
Unruly, blue hair is all you really need to dress up like the young cult leader. However, a black beanie and dark cardigan really complete the look.
Marie Laveau
The legendary voodoo queen wears elegant attire, so if you have a favorite dress and some gold jewelry, you can easily complete the look.
Xavier Plympton
Time for Jazzercise class! Xavier sports a couple different outfits in the show, but one of his classic looks is a white muscle tank, sweats, and a blue sweatband.
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