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Popular Saturday Night Live character costume ideas for Cosplay and Halloween

Saturday Night Live has been a television staple since it first aired in 1975. The show has had many different cast members over the years, each with their own unique style and sense of humor. One of the things that makes SNL so great is that the writers are always coming up with new and creative characters for the cast to play. This Halloween, why not dress up as your favorite SNL character? Here are some costume ideas to get you started;

Harry Caray Costume costume guide - Harry Caray's costume features a white wig with dark-rimmed glasses. He wears a white shirt with necktie under his jacket, too.

Harry Caray Costume

Harry Caray's costume features a white wig with dark-rimmed glasses. He wears a white shirt with necktie under his jacket, too.

By Costumet Team on September
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Steve & Doug (A Night at the Roxbury) Costume costume guide -  Steve and Doug’s costume is a long-sleeved black shirt, a formal red party suit, leather black ballroom dance shoes, a black leather dress belt, and a gold snake choker necklace for Steve; and a long-sleeved slim fit black shirt, a blue tuxedo suit, black tuxedo oxford shoes, a classic black dress belt, and a fake gold chain necklace for Doug.

Steve & Doug (A Night at the Roxbury) Costume

Steve and Doug’s costume is a long-sleeved black shirt, a formal red party suit, leather black ballroom dance shoes, a black leather dress belt, and a gold snake choker necklace for Steve; and a long-sleeved slim fit black shirt, a blue tuxedo suit, black tuxedo oxford shoes, a classic black dress belt, and a fake gold chain necklace for Doug.

By Costumet Team on July
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The Ambiguously Gay Duo Ace & Gary (Saturday Night Live) Costume costume guide - Ace and Gary's eye-catching costume can be done with a blue bodysuit styled with a pair of yellow gloves, boots, and briefs. Complete the costume with superhero-inspired mask!

The Ambiguously Gay Duo Ace & Gary (Saturday Night Live) Costume

Ace and Gary's eye-catching costume can be done with a blue bodysuit styled with a pair of yellow gloves, boots, and briefs. Complete the costume with superhero-inspired mask!

By Costumet Team on August
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Dick in a Box Costume costume guide - Dick in a Box features a costume with a blue or purple shirt. Get a box and cut holes on the side to slide a belt through. Finish the costume with a wig, fake mustache, and gold chains.

Dick in a Box Costume

Dick in a Box features a costume with a blue or purple shirt. Get a box and cut holes on the side to slide a belt through. Finish the costume with a wig, fake mustache, and gold chains.

By Costumet Team on March
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Turd Ferguson (SNL) Costume costume guide -  Turd Ferguson’s costume is a red dress shirt under a black blazer, a bolo tie, and a yellow oversized cowboy hat.

Turd Ferguson (SNL) Costume

Turd Ferguson’s costume is a red dress shirt under a black blazer, a bolo tie, and a yellow oversized cowboy hat.

By Costumet Team on December
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Lunch Lady & Sloppy Joe (SNL) Costume costume guide -  Lunch Lady & Sloppy Joe’s costumes are a blue work dress under a white apron, a cat-eye pair of glasses, and yellow rubber gloves as well as a black turtleneck top, black pants, a red cap, and a burger suit.

Lunch Lady & Sloppy Joe (SNL) Costume

Lunch Lady & Sloppy Joe’s costumes are a blue work dress under a white apron, a cat-eye pair of glasses, and yellow rubber gloves as well as a black turtleneck top, black pants, a red cap, and a burger suit.

By Costumet Team on October
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Sally O'Malley (Saturday Night Live) Costume costume guide - Sally O'Malley costume is a matching red top and pants styled with a curly hair and leopard-print shoulder bag.

Sally O'Malley (Saturday Night Live) Costume

Sally O'Malley costume is a matching red top and pants styled with a curly hair and leopard-print shoulder bag.

By Costumet Team on September
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The Spartan Cheerleaders (SNL) Costume costume guide -  The Spartan Cheerleaders’ costume is a black sweater with red and white details, red pants for men, a pleated white skirt with black and red details for women, and white canvas sneakers.

The Spartan Cheerleaders (SNL) Costume

The Spartan Cheerleaders’ costume is a black sweater with red and white details, red pants for men, a pleated white skirt with black and red details for women, and white canvas sneakers.

By Costumet Team on April
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Stefon (SNL) Costume costume guide -  Stefon’s costume is Ed Hardy shirts, multiple rings on his finger, and his iconic asymmetrical haircut.

Stefon (SNL) Costume

Stefon’s costume is Ed Hardy shirts, multiple rings on his finger, and his iconic asymmetrical haircut.

By Costumet Team on April
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Gilly (Saturday Night Live) Costume costume guide - Gilly costume is a red dress with pink hearts on. Then wear knee-high socks and flat shoes! Be sure to get a curly wig and a pink ribbon headband to complete the look! Gilly is a fun character to dress up in for a party!

Gilly (Saturday Night Live) Costume

Gilly costume is a red dress with pink hearts on. Then wear knee-high socks and flat shoes! Be sure to get a curly wig and a pink ribbon headband to complete the look! Gilly is a fun character to dress up in for a party!

By Costumet Team on March
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Dooneese Maharelle (Saturday Night Live) Costume costume guide - Dooneese costume is a yellow long-sleeved dress. Make sure to carry small doll hands, too. Complete the costume with a blonde wig.

Dooneese Maharelle (Saturday Night Live) Costume

Dooneese costume is a yellow long-sleeved dress. Make sure to carry small doll hands, too. Complete the costume with a blonde wig.

By Costumet Team on March
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Chippendales Costume costume guide - The costume for for Chippendales feature black pants, cuffs, and a necktie or bow. You can either go topless or wear a muscle tee to complete the look.

Chippendales Costume

The costume for for Chippendales feature black pants, cuffs, and a necktie or bow. You can either go topless or wear a muscle tee to complete the look.

By Costumet Team on November
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Matt the Radar Technician Costume costume guide - Matt the Radar Technician’s costume is grey coveralls with a First Order patch, and orange utility vest, aviator glasses, and a messy, blond wig.

Matt the Radar Technician Costume

Matt the Radar Technician’s costume is grey coveralls with a First Order patch, and orange utility vest, aviator glasses, and a messy, blond wig.

By Costumet Team on June
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Mary Katherine Gallagher Costume costume guide - Mary Katherine’s costume is similar to Catholic school girl uniform. You’ll need a white collared shirt, a red vest, and a plaid skirt.

Mary Katherine Gallagher Costume

Mary Katherine’s costume is similar to Catholic school girl uniform. You’ll need a white collared shirt, a red vest, and a plaid skirt.

By Costumet Team on October
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Hans & Franz (Saturday Night Live) Costume costume guide - Hans and Franz both wear the same outfit. They have on a grey sweater, grey sweatpants, black boots, and a beige belt. They also use fake muscle suits to look super buff.

Hans & Franz (Saturday Night Live) Costume

Hans and Franz both wear the same outfit. They have on a grey sweater, grey sweatpants, black boots, and a beige belt. They also use fake muscle suits to look super buff.

By Costumet Team on September
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Coneheads (SNL) Costume costume guide - The coneheads costume consists of a striking cone-shaped head piece. Their clothing in the show is mostly normal with Beldar wearing office-ready clothes. While Prymaat and Connie wear more casual clothing.

Coneheads (SNL) Costume

The coneheads costume consists of a striking cone-shaped head piece. Their clothing in the show is mostly normal with Beldar wearing office-ready clothes. While Prymaat and Connie wear more casual clothing.

By Costumet Team on August
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Macgruber (Saturday Night Live) Costume costume guide - Macgruber’s costume is a blue plaid button-down shirt, beige fishing vest, and denim pants. He also sports dirty blonde hair and an awesome pair of brown Aviators.

Macgruber (Saturday Night Live) Costume

Macgruber’s costume is a blue plaid button-down shirt, beige fishing vest, and denim pants. He also sports dirty blonde hair and an awesome pair of brown Aviators.

By Costumet Team on June
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Wayne & Garth (Wayne’s World) Costume costume guide - Wayne costum is a black shirt and jeans, finished off with a cap on his head. Garth costume is like a regular band enthusiast in his white band t shirt, plaid shirt, and ripped jeans.

Wayne & Garth (Wayne’s World) Costume

Wayne costum is a black shirt and jeans, finished off with a cap on his head. Garth costume is like a regular band enthusiast in his white band t shirt, plaid shirt, and ripped jeans.

By Costumet Team on May
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The Blues Brothers Costume costume guide - The Blues Brothers were known for their super simple get-up. They both wear white dress shirts underneath black suits, black neck ties, black Oxfords, black glasses, and black Fedoras.

The Blues Brothers Costume

The Blues Brothers were known for their super simple get-up. They both wear white dress shirts underneath black suits, black neck ties, black Oxfords, black glasses, and black Fedoras.

By Costumet Team on April
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David S Pumpkins (Saturday Night Live) Costume costume guide -  David S Pumpkins costume is a suit with pumpkins designed all over it. Even his tie has pumpkins! He’s the perfect Halloween host if there ever was one.

David S Pumpkins (Saturday Night Live) Costume

David S Pumpkins costume is a suit with pumpkins designed all over it. Even his tie has pumpkins! He’s the perfect Halloween host if there ever was one.

By Costumet Team on October
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Matt Foley (Saturday Night Live) Costume costume guide - Matt Foley costume is a light blue blazer, a green tie, and khaki pants

Matt Foley (Saturday Night Live) Costume

Matt Foley costume is a light blue blazer, a green tie, and khaki pants

By Costumet Team on September
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