What We Do in the Shadows - 8 Halloween Costume Ideas

What We Do in the Shadows Costume Ideas in 2026

Centuries-old formalwear, deliberately stiff, genuinely funny.
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Laszlo From What We Do in the Shadows
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Laszlo From What We Do in the Shadows

 Nandor Costume: How to Dress Up as the Vampire Leader from What We Do in the Shadows
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Nandor Costume: How to Dress Up as the Vampire Leader from What We Do in the Shadows

 Petyr From What We Do in the Shadows
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Petyr From What We Do in the Shadows

 Deacon From What We Do in the Shadows
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Deacon From What We Do in the Shadows

 Colin Robinson From What We Do in the Shadows
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Colin Robinson From What We Do in the Shadows

 Guillermo de la Cruz From What We Do in the Shadows
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Guillermo de la Cruz From What We Do in the Shadows

 Viago From What We Do in the Shadows
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Viago From What We Do in the Shadows

 Nadja From What We Do in the Shadows
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Nadja From What We Do in the Shadows

About What We Do in the Shadows Costumes

What We Do in the Shadows costumes bring old-world vampire formalwear with a deliberately awkward, mockumentary energy: Nandor's ornate robes, Laszlo's Victorian ruffles, Nadja's Gothic gowns. The humor comes from characters who dress like they're centuries behind, so lean into that stiffness and have fun with it.

The show has a strong, dedicated fanbase built through word of mouth, and it's a great pick for comedy and horror-comedy fans who'll catch every detail.

Practice a stiff, overly formal way of speaking and moving, the physical comedy of acting centuries behind modern life is honestly half of what makes this costume land.

Nandor and Guillermo make a great mismatched duo, ancient vampire and his modern, put-upon familiar. For a group, add Laszlo and Nadja, four wildly different vampire styles in one household makes for a colorful, genuinely funny group costume.

What We Do in the Shadows Costumes: FAQ

Nandor. Ornate, old-fashioned robes and a commanding but slightly clueless demeanor cover the character for anyone who watches the show.

They help, but the exaggerated old-world formalwear is doing more of the identifying work than fangs alone would.

Among its fanbase, yes, it's built a loyal audience over its run. It's a niche pick for a general party crowd who hasn't seen it.

Deliberately old-fashioned formalwear. The comedy of the show is characters dressed centuries out of step, so a too-modern vampire look misses the point.