When it comes to a holiday like Halloween, it’s always about taking last year’s costume to new heights. Try out some of these awesome costume ideas featuring iconic video game characters. With a new Tomb Raider film in the works featuring Alicia Vikander, a Lara Croft costume simply can’t be beat.
Style with a sleeveless latex top in teal and tons of leather gun holsters. Add a pair of sunglasses and a french braid to complete the famous look. For another version of her costume, go for slim fitting latex catsuit. For a look that’s dangerous and sultry, go for a cut-out green bodysuit like Jade or blue two piece just like Kitana from Mortal Kombat. Or, go for a fierce look like cosplayer Anya Ichios, who slayed in a latex version of Blood Rayne.
Action-packed and a fan favorite, Assassin’s Creed is another top pick to create cool, edgy cosplays. Layer a leather tunic over a peasant blouse for a look that fits the time period, and add leather bracers for a neat finish. Or, go for a full on version of the costume with a loose fitting top and leather accents.
To get the finished look, make sure to keep your hood up to nail the character’s aura of mystery. The live action film of Assassin’s Creed, led by Michael Fassbender, is set to release on December 21, 2016.
Nothing could be more classic than a videogame cosplay featuring Super Mario. We’ve seen traditional cotton looks of the character, with bright tops and denim overalls pieced together by thrift store finds, over and over again. Create an eye-catching look this time by wearing a latex version of the costume. There’s always something about latex that can elevate any look.
Written by Jade Nicolette
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BloodRayne in latex is definitely a more niche reference, but it adds variety beyond the usual mainstream characters.
I hadn’t considered layering a leather tunic over a peasant blouse for Assassin’s Creed, but that detail really sells the historical angle while still looking wearable for a party.
The Lara Croft look with teal latex and holsters feels like a modernized version rather than a strict replica, which is great for Halloween flexibility.
The suggestion to keep the Assassin’s Creed hood up for that mysterious aura is such a simple but effective tip that people often overlook.
It’s refreshing that the article offers both a sleeveless top version and a full catsuit option for Lara Croft, depending on how bold someone wants to go.
Mentioning Anya Ichios’ latex BloodRayne cosplay gives a clear reference point, and it shows how far you can push these costumes beyond basic fabric versions.
The idea of using latex to elevate familiar characters is a consistent theme here, and it works especially well for characters like Jade or BloodRayne.
I appreciate that the costumes range from simple pieces like a peasant blouse to more elaborate latex bodysuits, making the ideas accessible at different effort levels.
I like that the article acknowledges how overdone the classic Mario costume is and then immediately suggests a way to upgrade it instead of dismissing it entirely.
The suggestion to swap the usual cotton Mario outfit for a latex version is interesting, since it keeps the recognizable colors but adds a totally different texture and vibe.
The article does a good job of mixing iconic characters like Mario with edgier picks like Mortal Kombat, so there’s something for different tastes.
I like how the article ties Lara Croft to the Alicia Vikander film, it makes the teal latex top and holster combo feel current instead of just another recycled Tomb Raider look.
The emphasis on leather bracers and hood placement for Assassin’s Creed is spot on, since those are the details that actually make the costume recognizable.
I didn’t expect the focus on texture, but the repeated use of leather and latex really ties all these costume ideas together visually.
The nod to the 2016 Assassin’s Creed film with Michael Fassbender adds some context, even if most people are just here for the costume inspiration.
The Mortal Kombat section stood out, especially the contrast between Jade’s green cut-out bodysuit and Kitana’s blue two-piece, both instantly recognizable but with very different energy.
The french braid and sunglasses for Lara Croft are small touches, but they really complete the look without needing a full prop setup.
Highlighting Kitana’s blue two-piece shows how color alone can instantly identify a character, even without a mask or weapon prop.