Cheap but original carnaval outfit

Carnival is coming up, and that means the question is back on the table: what are you wearing this year? Of course, you can always play it safe with a farmer, clown, or nun costume, but honestly… there are already plenty of those around. If you really want to stand out, you’ll need something a bit more original. That’s why we’ve put together a few ideas that are guaranteed to score you points in the polonaise.

The best part of all these outfits is that you can put them together yourself. You don’t need to buy an expensive costume – it’s often the little details that make your outfit unique. A patch here, a flag there, and suddenly you’ve got a look that stands out.

Astronaut 🚀

Possibly the ultimate dream outfit. A white overall, silver spray paint on an old helmet, and boom: you’re ready for launch. But the secret is in the details: NASA patches on your suit and a transparent backpack filled with silver balloons as an oxygen tank. Guaranteed everyone will want to know where you got your costume.

Ghostbuster 👻

Who you gonna call? Exactly. A beige jumpsuit, a backpack with a few hoses and tubes, and you’ve got your proton pack ready. The logo makes the outfit: with Ghostbusters patches, everyone instantly knows you’re there to catch ghosts. Even better if you go as a group – instant carnival crew.

Stereotype Backpacker 🎒

Maybe the easiest, but also the funniest. All you really need is a giant backpack – and the more stuff hanging off it, the better. Think country flags, patches, a sleeping mat, old T-shirts, and a bandana. A long-haired wig or fake dreadlocks complete the look. Bonus: you can actually stash beer cans in your backpack.

80s Rock Star 🎸

Tight jeans, a leather jacket, and most importantly: loads of hairspray. Add some band patches and a fake guitar, and you’re ready to storm the stage (or the bar). Think eyeliner and sunglasses for that classic “I’m too cool to smile” vibe.

Festivalgoer ✨

Pretty much the opposite of the backpacker: loads of glitter, sunglasses (even indoors), bright colors, and a CamelBak filled with confetti. Throw in some neon and glow-in-the-dark accessories, and you’re ready for the afterparty.