2020. What a year. With coronavirus, murder hornets, paper toilet hoarding, a hand sanitizer shortage, and a presidential election, the past 10 months have been a non-stop parade of outrageous, unpredictable events. It only makes sense that some of these would be memorialized — and mocked — in Halloween costume form. The bummer, of course, is that because of COVID-19, Halloween is essentially canceled. Alas.
Still, there’s nothing stopping you from getting all dressed up and attending a virtual party or posting an epic Instagram pic. If you’re having trouble picking the perfect get-up (or just need a laugh), we suggest one of these 12 smart and sexy costumes. Don’t let the ‘rona ruin the best holiday of the year.
Cover Photo: Yandy
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Sexy Smart Halloween Costumes 2020
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Hand Sanitizer
This was one of the products playing hard-to-get at peak pandemic. Scarcity is sexy.
Costume: Yandy
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Hand Sanitizer (Again)
Because you can never have too much hand sanitizer.
Photo: Tipsy Elves
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Banana Bread Boredom
Baking banana bread was a huge trend early on in quarantine, though whether or not this costume is as hot as a loaf of the sweet stuff is up for debate.
Photo: Yandy
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Mail-In Ballot
Mail-in ballots are the sexiest (and safest) way to vote this year.
Photo: Yandy
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Sexy Postal Worker
Whatever makes you feel more, um, comfortable with the USPS is something we heartily endorse. Postal carriers have never been more important -- or hotter.
Photo: Yandy
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Sexy Murder Hornet
When insects attack, we only wish they looked like this.
Photo: Yandy
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Sexy Containment Suit
This costume went viral back in 2014 when ebola was the virus to beat. Why not resurrect it now in honor of the 'rona?
Photo: BrandsOnSale.com
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Bottle of Corona
We could all use a beer right about now, but drinking Corona will never be the same again.
Photo: Costume SuperCenter
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Sexy White Claw
The trendy seltzer everyone was drinking this summer is one sexy beverage.
Photo: Yandy
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Toilet Paper
Perhaps the most coveted paper good of the year, this costume epitomizes American's No. 1 obsession of 2020.
Photo: Rasta Imposta
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Disinfectant Wipes
This costume isn't sexy but it is smart. So many hard surfaces, so many germs. If you ever want to get it on on a table, countertop, or bathroom sink again, you're going to need a canister of these.
Photo: Rasta Imposta
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Face Mask Bikini
This DIY costume is cheap and easy. Boobs not included.
Photo: Etsy
