Halloween is coming up again, and like everyone else, I am thinking about what Matrix costumes I might want to get for the holiday this year. Halloween costumes are something I take pretty seriously, despite the fun nature of dressing up as someone (or something) else for a night. I know it’s supposed to be all fun and games, but I believe that the more effort you put into it, the more fun it will be for everyone.

Lately, I’ve been thinking more and more about Matrix costumes from some point in human history. More specifically, I’m thinking about great Matrix costumes. If you are stuck with what to dress up as for Halloween, perhaps some of my ideas for Matrix costumes will do the trick (no Halloween pun intended).

First of all, when going for a period look like Matrix costumes, I try to be careful not to do what is too easy or expected. In fact, the appeal of Matrix Halloween costumes is that it is a little something different. For that reason, I try to avoid the most popular of the Matrix costumes. These costumes are classic and time-honored and, frankly, a good choice. But they are a little too easy in my book.

I like to think about the time period in the movie I’m working with and think about getting more specific. There were lots of people wearing black leather and military boots, but there was only one Keanu Reeves, for instance. Trying to model a specific celebrity or character is a great approach to Matrix costumes.

Working on Sci fi costumes that are a little different or unique is not as hard as it looks. And, as far as I’m concerned, the extra effort is worth the awesome and unique costume for this Halloween. Good luck with you own Matrix inspired costume.