Halloween Inspiration: Doctor Who Costumes

David in a Fremen costume inspired by David Lynch’s Dune stillsuits, with one of the best Daleks from Dragon*Con

With Halloween right around the corner, and costumes always at the forefront of my mind, I thought I’d round up some of my favorite costumes I’ve seen over the years at Dragon*Con and beyond. The last few years, one of the biggest themes in costuming I’ve seen there has without a doubt been Doctor Who costumes. It’s one of those things I’ve gotten pickier and pickier about, as they are SOOOO common now.

I thought this was a fun interpretation of a Dalek. A little steampunk, but most importantly, look at the hat and that GUN! It has all the power to EXTERMINATE!

I saw this fun & easy costume inspired by the Doctor Who episode, The Empty Child, a couple of years ago. I noticed her because she’s wearing an old Trashy Diva dress, but I also recognized the episode reference immediately as well!

I saw this TARDIS around a lot during Dragon*con in 2011. I thought it was a pretty fun interpretation!

image credit: Tardis Princess

I’ve never seen her cosplay in person, but the Tardis Princess has one of the absolute best TARDIS costumes I’ve ever seen anywhere!

David and I have been talking about the lack of epic Cybermen costumes for a few years now. This adorable group costume featured one of the best Cyberman costumes I’ve seen in person – and it’s a kid! Some friends have been hatching a scheme to build some Cyberman costumes, but they’re not completed quite yet. Although somehow, this year we missed seeing this Steampunk Iron Gentleman Cyberman costume in person at Dragon*con:

image credit: dailydragon.dragoncon.org

This is me, acting afraid and looking away from a Weeping Angel at Mechacon! But seriously, I hate those angels. I hate them. (David keeps threatening to get a lifesize statue of one and put it in the bedroom while I’m asleep…)

I don’t take many pictures of Doctor costumes, because they’re SO common. They are, however, fun and easy to do. I’ve seen so many variations, including tons of great female Doctor interpretations. No matter WHO you want to be this year (see what I did there??), here’s some fun stuff to get you started:

- 11th Doctor Fez & Bowtie Set
- 11th Doctor Sonic Screwdriver
- 10th Doctor Custom Made Long Wool Trench Coat
- 4th Doctor Striped Scarf

- Doctor Who Her Universe Dalek Dress
- Doctor Who Cyberman Vacuform Mask
- Doctor Who Weeping Angel Vacuform Mask
- Female Venetian Statue Costume Set

For more inspiration, check out my Doctor Who page on Pinterest.

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