IT is that spooky time of the year again when un-dead ghouls, ghosts, monsters and creeps roam the streets. Halloween’s here, and we’re pretty sure that you’ve been invited to many costume parties and after-party parties to spook the night away.

But if you haven’t, then you should start working on your social skills, no?

Anyway, if you’re still tearing out your hair over what to wear, fear not because we’ve got some suggestions to help you. Not only are we listing costume ideas, we’ll also throw in free advice on which looks you should stay away from.

Disclaimer: R.AGE doesn’t claim these costume ideas work 100%. If you get kicked out of a party, punched or screamed at, point your finger elsewhere. You’re the one who didn’t spend enough time thinking of a proper costume.

TRY THESE

The Joker
Heath Ledger’s Joker persona is one of the easiest costumes you can come up with. Just slather white non-toxic paint (or bedak sejuk) all over your face and get your three-year-old nephew to do your make-up for you (in the dark, for better effect).

Grease your hair with baby oil and mess it up a little. Lastly, put on your father’s graduation suit and walk around with a mean demeanour.

R.AGE thinks there'd be loads of people dressed as The Joker this year...

Michael Jackson
Everybody loves Michael, and as much as you want to walk around looking like MJ everyday, we don’t think that’s a good idea.

Of course, you can dress up as the King of Pop on Halloween. And you can so totally go all out with your costume, too! Get a glove (if your mum is free, get her to sew some sequins on it), a pair of two-inches-too-short black pants, white socks and black shoes. And don’t forget the attitude. Shamone!

Michael Jackson fans will not only be dressing up like him for Halloween, they'll probably come dressed as the King of Pop to watch This Is It, too!

Skeleton
This is, like, the simplest costume you can get from anywhere. People are wearing skeleton T-shirts on normal days, so it’s not difficult to get one. Add a mask and some accessories, and you’re ready to spook.

Fairy princess
It’s every girl’s dream to be a princess. Since most of us are not born into royal families, Halloween is the only time we can dress up as one. See how cute Alyssa Milano looks in her costume. To make it even cuter, incorporate your love for fairies by putting on a frilly dress and elaborate wings and flutter around like a butterfly. Okay, maybe that’s too much.

Something gory
Ketchup – check. Unwanted white clothes – check. Black makeup – check. Now you have all the ingredients you need to look like a scary monster, without even leaving your kitchen! Just splatter “blood” all over yourself, create fake bruises (or for real effect, you can get someone to punch you ... well, maybe not) and look scary like you always do. Done.

Be creative with your costumes.

FORGET THESE

Being mean
Actress Tisha Campbell dressed up as Tyra Banks (big forehead included) for a Halloween party a couple of years back. It’s a funny look, but really, there’s no need to be mean.

As much as Halloween is about dressing up and letting down your weave, it’s still no excuse to poke fun at people.

Looking ridiculous
Now what in the world is Jamie Lee Curtis dressed up as in this picture? Yes, it’s a costume party and you can dress up as anything you want but try and come as someone or something that’s recognisable.

Acting skanky
What’s the difference between the way Paris Hilton or Bai Ling dresses on Halloween and the rest of the year?

Jamie Lee Curtis in an unexplainable costume.

Nothing.

Don’t use Halloween as an excuse to dress up in your sluttiest dresses – especially if you don’t fit into them. Now, that’s a different level of scary altogether.

Just plain lose it
A few years back, singer Seal dressed up as Eve while wife Heidi Klum had on an apple costume with a serpent wrapped around at their annual Halloween party.

It was an interesting concept, but the final outcome was a little too scary for, well, anyone.