How To Match Your Halloween Costume With Costume Lenses

As people we love to dress up. Whether it's a causal costume party for a friend's birthday or the full transformation that takes place every year at Halloween. There is a kind of deep-seated passion that is released whenever it's costume time! Are you looking to unleash your inner werewolf? Unchain the witch that lies within? Unshackle the devil hiding beneath the surface? With costume lenses it's now easier than ever to give people a window into your inner beast through the often most overlooked (and yet important) element of your costume – the eyes.

Choosing your character

Choosing your character for Halloween can sometimes be the hardest part. Vampire outfits are cool but is that you're vibe? There are plenty of Werewolf accessories out there but maybe you're less canine and more feline?

The trick is choosing something that chimes well with who you are (even if it is that part of you that only comes out at Halloween). Take a look at the classics and don't be afraid to make your own variations. After all it is Halloween. Extra points for creativity!

Another tip is rooting through your old costumes from previous years or seeing what is on hand in your house. There's no shame in repeating a winning formula. In the end this might be what truly raises your costume game – repetition and perfection!

Matching lenses to your costume

Now you've chosen your costume, it's time to pick the best contact lenses to go with your outfit. For the most classic characters, it won't be hard to find the right design that fits with your theme. Whether it is the zombie look, the famous blue elf or the incredible Hulk, you'll be able to find your matching lenses.

For those of you who choose something more unique - perhaps a cross-breed between a cat and a robot? Or a completely made up fantasy creature? - you'll have to put a bit more thought into the decision. We recommend choosing colours and shapes that complement the major aspects of your costume. Think about highlighting your base colours or alternatively creating an extreme contrast between your lenses and your clothes (think black robes and red lenses...menacing!).

There is no wrong match, so don't be afraid to consider some of the most outrageous designs. Electric blue to match the colour of your wig for instance, or fluorescent green to stand out in the dark. Now is the time to embrace the extremes.

Classic looks

If you are still at a loss for what to wear for Halloween and how to incorporate your costume contact lenses, here are a few winning combinations that might work for you:

1. The Clown – if you've seen the film IT recently, or read the book by Stephen King, you'll know the true scaring power of the clown costume. Dress up as Pennywise the clown and you'll score some serious candy this Halloween. Try choosing a lense design that distorts the shape of the pupil and uses a colour that matches the colour of your clown nose or hair.
2. The Ghost – the favourite last minute costume ruining bedsheets for generations. Go as a ghost for a simple and effective costume choice. Choose bright white or pastel lense designs to create an eerie effect.
3. The evil Elf – think less Lord of the Rings and more Thor Ragnorak. Contrast pale skin tones and white hair with either bright coloured lenses with small pupils or completely black out lenses for the dead, lifeless effect.

Safety first

Finally, just because your new costume lenses will seem like an extension of yourself by the end of the night, they are unfortunately not a permanent fixture. When you have rocked your Halloween personas, remember that you need to take your lenses out before you go to sleep. Say goodnight to your inner demon night and wait for the next event to bring back the beast in all its glory.

You should also make sure that you don't share your lenses with your friends (however crazy that sounds people have done it before), and always buy from a reputable source. Make sure you are confident that they are safe and comfortable to wear, and read the instructions before you put them on.

Funky Lenses are fully FDA regulated and approved which means that they can offer top quality crazy contact lenses at competitive prices. All contact lenses offered are safe and comfortable to wear and we have a dedicated team available to answer any enquiries or questions that people might have.