Halloween is coming up soon and your lack of costume planning may have you spooked. Rest assured, Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette has you covered with some last minute costume ideas representing icons who impacted the Greater Lafayette area.

Axl Rose

This Lafayette native graduated Jefferson High School where he found his love for music. After forming Guns N’ Roses, one of the most iconic rock bands of the 1980s, Axl lent his powerful voice to hits such as “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “Welcome to the Jungle,” and “Paradise City.” A clever costume for any music fans out there, this look will have you rocking and rolling while trick-or-treating through the neighborhood.

  • Guns N’ Roses t-shirt

  • leggings

  • cowboy boots

  • a bandana and sunglasses

Neil Armstrong

One of the most well-known Purdue graduates, Neil Armstrong represents the strength of Purdue’s educational pursuits. After graduating in 1955 with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering, he became the first person to walk on the moon in 1969. With one small step for man and one giant leap for mankind, Neil contributed greatly to modern society and his likeness can contribute to your Halloween costume.

  • white spacesuit

  • space helmet

  • black boots

Amelia Earhart

An icon of history and technology, Amelia Earhart spent many years dedicated to sharing her aviation knowledge as a professor at Purdue University. After making a name for herself by becoming the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, she came to the Lafayette area to encourage women to follow their own career paths. With multiple buildings across Purdue’s campus sharing her namesake, what better way to celebrate this iconic figure and her contributions to Lafayette and society than sharing her image!

  • aviator goggles

  • brown aviator cap

  • white scarf

  • brown leather jacket

  • tan tight pants

  • knee high boots

Orville Redenbacher

Inventor of the famous microwavable popcorn, which made Indiana’s iconic crop accessible to households across the country as a fast, fun snack, Orville Redenbacher graduated from Purdue University before starting his career as a businessman. With his iconic black frame glasses and festive bowtie, his likeness can be spotted on microwaveable popcorn boxes in grocery stores everywhere, which makes this the perfect Indiana inspired Halloween costume.

  • black rimmed glasses

  • red bowtie

  • white button down shirt

  • khaki pants

  • popcorn bucket

Purdue Pete

Lastly, this Purdue icon represents the pride of Purdue’s athletic abilities. With appearances at basketball, football, and other sports games, Purdue Pete motivates the crowd to cheer on the players to a Boilermaker win. Donning Purdue Pete’s likeness is a perfect way to show your Purdue pride this Halloween.

  • Purdue basketball jersey

  • athletic shorts

  • hammer

  • white or black helmet