Halloween is the one time of year that everyone gets to dress up in costumes and trick or treats; and if you think that wearing glasses is going to ruin your Halloween, think again. There are plenty of costumes that require glasses, so why not choose one that is reflective of your personality and allows you to wear your glasses?
Harry Potter
The actor had to wear glasses and so do you, so why not dress up as the boy wizard? While Harry did wear round glasses, you can get away with wearing your own glasses. Paint a lightning bolt on your head, get your Gryffindor colors and seek out You-Know-Who in the darkness of Halloween. Why not make it a group costume and get your entire family or your friends to dress up as characters from the series?
Velma
Scooby-Doo fans will instantly recognize the bespeckled brains of the Scooby gang. Pull-on your orange turtle neck sweater, some knee-high socks, and leash up Fido, you’ve got some trick-or-treating to do! Velma is easily recognizable with her short brown hair and thick glasses, so why not go as the smartest one of the group? Perhaps your friends can join you in this mystery-solving gang and you can stop criminals from getting away with their crimes. Just don’t forget the Scooby snacks.
Austin Powers
The groovy hipster is always in fashion with his thick black glasses. Yeah, baby! Austin Powers is the quintessential international man of mystery and is as psychedelic as they can get, even with his glasses. Find yourself a blue velvet jumpsuit and get ready to jet-set around your neighborhood. You’ll want to stop Dr. Evil and his sidekick, Number Two, from taking over the world for a million dollars. Only Austin Powers can save the day and get the girl.
Nerds
Nerds are never without their pocket protectors and glasses. Get your white button-down shirt out, some clean white knee-high socks, and start a nerd riot! There are many ways you can throw together a nerd outfit, and the best part: they always have glasses. That’s right! You can’t go wrong with a good nerd outfit. You might even want to model yourself after the brains on the television show, “Big Bang Theory”.
Clark Kent/Superman
Why not dress up like Clark Kent changing out of his everyday attire into his blue and red man of steel tights? Just put in your Superman shirt underneath your suit and flash your emblem whenever you reach the door. And Clark Kent would be blind without his glasses, so don’t forget to wear yours.
The Tenth Doctor
Doctor Who fans know the black-framed glasses and the sonic screwdriver anywhere. If your house is bigger on the inside, why not go as the Tenth Doctor from the beloved BBC series? As an alien Time Lord, the Tenth Doctor was never without his glasses or his converse shoes. Find a nice suit, tan trench coat, and your sonic screwdriver and you’re set. But keep an eye out for the Daleks and the Weeping Angels. Allons-y!
These characters would be nothing without their glasses, and there are plenty more Halloween costumes that need glasses, so find one that fits your personality and go get some good candy. From Ugly Betty to John Lennon, there is a costume out there for you!
Dr. Grace Kim is Chairperson for the Clinical Advisory Panel of America’s Best, a nationwide eyeglasses retailer. With over 300 locations nationwide, America’s Best provides thousands of high-quality eyewear to customers every day. They carry a wide selection of designer eyeglasses and contact lenses in each of their stores, and they also offer eye exams.