The 11 Types Of Halloween Costumes Everyone's Worn Once

It’s a sad fact: Halloween comes but once a year. Easily search, find, and share your most memorable All Hallows’ Eve moments with the magic of Google Photos.

1. The One That Mom Made

Courtesy of Ashley Cook

You probably wore a turtleneck underneath that totally didn’t go with the thing, but it made for some classic childhood photos.

Hint: Try searching for Red, Cape, Child

2. The Last-minute Party Invite

Courtesy of Kimberly Fellman

Besides, it’s not what you’re wearing, it’s how you wear it!

Hint: Try searching for Umbrella in New York, Subway, Glasses

3. The Punny One

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The year you decided to really flaunt your brains over your brawn. (And walked around saying “Do you get it? Boo-bees!” all night long.)

Hint: Try searching for Costume, Stripes, Yellow

4. The Companion Costume

Courtesy of Aubree Lennon

You just had to make sure you didn’t lose each other at the party.

Hint: Try searching for Mustache, Hat, Bow

5. The One You Spent WAY Too Much Time On

Courtesy of Mandy Caruso

The year you finally “got” cosplay.

Hint: Try searching for Guitar, White, Mask

6. The One You Bought at the Store

Courtesy of Melanie Dennig

Inspiration wasn’t hitting you…less than a week ‘til Halloween… Whatever.

Hint: Try searching for Bow Tie, Glasses

7. The One That’s Actually Scary

Courtesy of Tyler Naugle

Nope nope nope nope NOPE NOPE NOPE.

Hint: Try searching for Sweater, Red, Scissors

8. The Zombie

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Because who can argue with the classics?

Hint: Try searching for Grey, Bricks, Beard

9. The Mistaken Identity

Courtesy of Eileen Connors

"No, no, the other iconic masked and striped vigilante! Wait, was the Hamburglar a vigilante?"

Hint: Try searching for Hat in Boston, Stripes, Mask, Tie

10. The Obscure Pop-culture Reference

Courtesy of Jason Sweeten

Downside: You’ll be explaining your costume to confused people for most of the night. Upside: The few people who do get it will definitely become your friends.

Hint: Try searching for Snakes in a Briefcase, Scream

11. The ~Sexy~ Something

Courtesy of Kristin Rossi

Because when you're feelin' yourself, you're feelin' yourself. #sorrynotsorry

Hint: Try searching for Red, Dress, Party

12. The Retro Recreation

Courtesy of Tara Parian

Like you, the look just gets better with age.

Hint: Try searching for Sweater, Glasses, Purple, Smile

Looking for that perfect Halloween throwback? Just search for what you remember about your favorite Halloween costume memories and let Google Photos do the rest. #EasyThrowback