Last Minute Vienna Inspired Halloween Costumes

Because I am a giver, and I want my readers to have a fabulous Halloween, I have put together a list of last minute Vienna themed Halloween costume ideas because I am awesome!

So come along and try not groan at my terrible terrible yet kind of awesome costume ideas!

3rd man: This one is easy. Wear what you normally wear, tape a large number “3” on your chest. When people ask you what you are, say “The Third Man.” Or, to be even more subversive, wear a nametag that says “Harry” and carry a lime.

What you’ll need: The number “3” and/or a nametag and a lime

Beamter: We’ve all met one. We have all stood in those awesome lines. We’ve all needed to sell our soul to make sure we have the right paperwork. This time you are the boss. Get yourself a stamp and be prepared to walk around with a scowl on your face.

What you’ll need: A large stamp (the larger, the better) and simmering rage.

Concert seller: To see an example, head to Stephansdom or the Opera. Sure, you might be pretty proud of yourself that they no longer accost you because now you “blend” but to get a closer look, carry a map and a camera and approach slowly. You will recognize them immediately once you hear “Concert, madame?”

What you’ll need: A period costume coat, a blouse and a pantaloons. Make sure to carry a binder with a picture of Mozart taped to the front.

Falco: An Austrian hero. Singer of songs that play on Arabella radio often. This costume is an easy one. Just make sure you practice your dialogue, focusing on the Meidlinger “L”.

What you’ll need: Black sunglasses, a blazer pushed up to your elbows and gelled back hair. See above for the trademark accent.

Klimt painting: One of Austria’s most famous painters and partly responsible for the lack of gold paint in the late 1800s, this costume is a little harder to execute.

What you’ll need: Gold body paint, a Halloween party where the hosts don’t mind you melting gold paint allover their furniture and gold fabric. If you are in a relationship, go as the Kiss.

Additional suggestion: To save money; wear very little and be an Egon Schiele painting

Melange a trois: Make two new friends in the next few days. Look like 3 cups of coffee. When asked what you are say “Melange a trois”. If a fourth friend feels left out, he or she can be the glass of water.

What you’ll need: Brown coloured clothing and white wigs and to make sure you aren’t attending a kid’s Halloween party.

Makler: This is the most terrifying of Halloween costumes. We are almost too terrified to utter its name. Legend has it, that if you stand in front of a mirror and say “Makler” three times, you will have to double the “provisions” cost.

What you’ll need: A suit and devil horns. Make sure to carry around a real estate magazine. For more authenticity, offer to buy someone a drink but then charge them an extra 30 per cent.

So there you go. Some last minute ideas! You are soooo welcome. And, just a disclaimer, I am not making fun of anybody's job. Unless you are a Kardashian... then you are fair game.