How to Make a Squid Costume and Win on Halloween

I’m not a psychic, but I predict that Halloween costume this year will be a game “Squid”. But time is running out, as are supplies – so how to collect yours? For help, I spoke with is nominated for the “Emmy” costume designer Robin Simms, who shared some insider tips on how to assemble a wardrobe of first-class equipment for the game of squid.

Simms has created Halloween costumes for Jimmy Kimmel Live, Tumble Leaf, The Conners, and too many other TV shows and movies to list here. (Full disclosure: she’s also my wife.)

“Honestly, if I was going to make a costume for the game in the squid, I would have just bought it on Amazon and fix it,” – said Simms. “With the time and effort you put in collecting all the parts you need to assemble the suit, you can also pay $ 35 or $ 50 for a pre-packaged suit and upgrade it.”

Order your squid costume yesterday

Buying a suit on Amazon is a great idea, but it might not be possible this year. Before Halloween for two weeks, but strong demand and problems with the supply chain means that you are too late to order equipment for the game of squid.

If you buy on Amazon, be sure to check the delivery date. For example, it looks like a working 456 tracksuit – not perfect, but quite suitable for Halloween – but it won’t be out until November 1st. This one may arrive on time, but only if you pay for expedited shipping.

Ditto for the manager’s costume: this option gives a delivery range from October 26 to November 3, but only the eternal optimist can trust that he will arrive on time for your Halloween party.

Beware of scammers

It’s hard to predict what will appear when you order a fancy Halloween costume online from a store you’ve never heard of. This site offers a selection of Squid Game costumes , says it is “the official Squid Game store,” and promises to get everything you need by October 31st at very reasonable prices. But I’m pretty sure this is not an official merchandise, none of those products are available on Netflix’s official MERCH Squid site , which doesn’t stock up on any Halloween costumes – and seems too good to be true. However, they might give you what you paid for for Halloween; everything is possible.

How to Upgrade a Store-bought Squid Outfit

If you’re lucky enough to get a store-bought Squid Game costume, here are some ways to improve it .

“You can make any Halloween mask better with a few simple tips,” Simms said. “Wrap the mask with duct tape for support, then take Dr. Scholl’s Moleskin and cut out pieces to attach wherever the inside of the mask touches your face. It will be more convenient this way. In addition, they usually use a thin all-purpose elastic band in their Halloween masks, but it is easy to replace it with a better one. It will be more convenient and better that way. “

When it comes to costume details, duct tape is your friend. “Watch a shot from the show, and if your store-bought suit is missing something, buy colored duct tape from a craft store and add whatever you need,” Simms said. “It won’t last forever, but you only want it to stay on overnight.”

If you can’t get the full Squid Game costume because you’ve waited too long to order it and Spirit Halloween is sold out (they will be), don’t despair. You can still hack something together.

Making a player’s costume with your own hands

“The player’s outfit isn’t that hard to put together because it’s just a few items, so it’s the parts that sell,” Simms said.

Start by looking for a turquoise or green tracksuit. The color probably won’t be accurate, but “close enough” is good for Halloween. “You could score one at Target, Wal-Mart or Kohl’s,” Simms suggested. But do it today; You are not the only one counting on this idea to win the office suit competition.

Once you’ve got a tight-fitting tracksuit, you’ll need a white T-shirt, white slip-on sneakers, a green cloth handle, and a roll of white duct tape.

“You’re going to use duct tape to draw wide white lines on the legs and arms of the tracksuit, as well as the number,” Simms said. “If you want to get creative, you can cut a pocket out of your sweatpants. Cut a rectangle out of this fabric and use it as an icon for the numbers. “

If you can find a green T-shirt to ring out, that’s good for you, but it might not be easy to find. Simms recommends using a green fabric pen to color the collar of a white T-shirt. You can also use a white marker to add 456 or 69, whichever you want.

How to make a manager’s suit with your own hands

Simm’s idea for a DIY Manager costume is a bit tricky, mostly due to the mask, so it’s presented below as a recipe.

Before you start, make sure you have a pink hoodie and sweatpants (try Hanes, Target, and Wal-Mart), a black belt, black gloves, and black sneakers to sell the look. And keep in mind that pink hoodies are mostly women’s sizes, so go for the big ones guys.

Ready to get started with arts and crafts?

DIY manager mask

Stocks

  • Baseball cap, preferably black
  • Large grilled chicken from Costco or your local supermarket (you will need a plastic container)
  • Awl or other punching tool.
  • A pair of fishnet stockings – with holes like this one from Hanes.
  • Black duct tape
  • White paint marker

Directions

  • Eat the chicken, but keep the clear part of the plastic container it was in. Wash and set aside.
  • Cut off the edge of the baseball cap, leaving only about an inch of the bill intact.
  • Use an awl or sharp scissors to poke holes in the clear half of the plastic chicken container from the inside. This is so that you can breathe.
  • Trim the fishnet stockings to form a flat piece of fabric. There should be more than enough material for your needs.
  • Attach the stocking fabric securely to the top of the chick container mask using black duct tape. Do not tighten it. You want it to appear black, but you still have to see through it. Cover the bottom edge with tape. Pull it along the sides and edges until it is smooth and also with duct tape. Cut off the excess and tape around the entire perimeter.
  • Use a drawing marker to create a square, triangle, or circle.
  • Let the paint dry, then tape the new mask to the cut baseball cap with duct tape. Put it on your head.
  • With the hood up, the entire tape should be covered and you should get a passable (albeit flabby) mask that will allow you to breathe and see.

But what if you want the perfect version of the squid costume?

Cheap copies from Amazon and homemade costumes put together suit some people, but I’ll only settle for the best: my cosplay game is strong, so I asked Ms. Simms what I needed to do to get a really accurate picture. Suit for playing squid .

“To create an exact replica of these suits, you really need to know what you are doing,” Simms said. “They may seem simple, but that’s not all it seems. The Manager suits are made from custom-dyed fabric, sewn and sewn into customized overalls. The masks look like they are made from apertured thermoplastic film that is molded into shape. So this is definitely an “advanced” skill project and you will need at least a couple hundred dollars to do it yourself; more if you want to hire a professional to help. ” As if you are writing this, you have 19 days. Better move. (“I see how deplorable your situation is, but if you don’t have time …”)

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