Costumes That Start With G: 40 Easy Ideas

6 min read · The Costume Rack

The easiest costumes that start with G are ghost, gnome, golfer, genie, gardener, gamer and grandma. A ghost is the fastest (one white sheet or an all-white outfit), a gnome is the cutest (red pointy hat and a beard), and a golfer is the comfiest (polo, visor, one club). Below are 40 costumes that start with G, plus green costume ideas and G group sets.

If you're spiraling between ideas and just need someone to pick for you, The Costume Rack matches you to one costume based on your vibe and closet, then splits it into pieces. Start my costume

Easy costumes that start with G

Fun fact about G: half the letter is accidentally spooky (ghost, ghoul, gargoyle, grim reaper) and the other half is accidentally your grandparents (golfer, gardener, grandma). Pick your side.

Zero-shopping G costumes

1. Ghost. All white, or a sheet with eye holes. Ghost is one of the sixteen costumes The Costume Rack builds, and it has a no-makeup version.
2. Golfer. Polo shirt, chinos, a visor or cap, one glove, one club (or umbrella).
3. Gardener. Dungarees, gloves, a trowel, a flower in your pocket.
4. Gamer. Headset, hoodie, an energy drink, a controller.
5. Grandma. Cardigan, pearls, glasses on a chain, a handbag full of tissues.
6. Grandpa. Sweater vest, flat cap, slippers, a newspaper.
7. Gymnast. Leotard or leggings and a fitted top, a scrunchie.
8. Goalkeeper. Football (soccer) kit, big gloves.
9. Graduate. Cap from card, a gown (dressing gown!), a rolled "diploma."
10. Goth. All black, eyeliner, chunky boots.

Low-effort G costumes

11. Gnome. Red cone hat, a white cotton-wool beard, a blue top, a belt.
12. Genie. Harem-style trousers, a vest, gold bangles, a lamp.
13. Gingerbread person. Brown top, white puffy-paint (or tape) icing, button candy.
14. Gladiator. A sheet toga, a card shield and helmet, sandals.
15. Greek god or goddess. White sheet, gold leaf crown.
16. Greaser (50s). White tee, leather-look jacket, jeans, slicked hair.
17. Game show host. Sparkly blazer, a big mic, a cue card.
18. Gondolier. Striped top, straw hat, a "paddle" (broom).
19. Gangster (1920s). Pinstripes, braces, fedora.
20. Groom. Suit or smart shirt, buttonhole flower.

Costumes that start with G for girls

Popular costumes that start with G female picks (everyone welcome):

• Greek goddess. Glam, easy, and it's a sheet.
• Genie. Gold jewelry and a high pony.
• Gymnast. Sporty and comfy.
• Goth. Effortless if you already own black.
• Grandma. Funny, cosy, and slightly iconic.
• Garden fairy. Flowers, wings, glitter. Fairy is another of The Costume Rack's sixteen.
• Good witch. A pink or pastel dress, a star wand, a big sparkly crown.

Costumes that start with G for guys

Costumes that start with G male picks, for anyone who wants them:

• Golfer. The ultimate closet costume.
• Gladiator. Toga + cardboard armor.
• Greaser. Leather jacket and a comb.
• Gamer. You're basically already wearing it.
• Gangster. Pinstripes and a fedora.
• Goalkeeper. Big gloves, dramatic dives.
• Grandpa. Funny and cosy.

Funny costumes that start with G

Funny costumes that start with G are mostly food, animals and puns:

21. Guacamole. Green outfit, a bowl hat, tortilla chips pinned around.
22. Grapes. Purple balloons safety-pinned all over a purple top.
23. Goat. White top, little horns, a bell. Write "G.O.A.T." on your shirt.
24. Goose. White top, orange card bill. Honk at people.
25. Giraffe. Yellow top, brown spots, horn-y ears on a headband.
26. Gorilla. Black faux fur. Pair with a banana friend.
27. Goldfish. Orange top, a clear bag "bowl" frame around your head (with air holes!).
28. Gift. A wrapped box, a bow on your head.
29. Globe. A blue top with continents drawn on.
30. Gum. Pink stretchy fabric and you stick to people.

Halloween costumes that start with G

Halloween costumes that start with G are almost unfairly good:

31. Ghoul. Grey-green outfit, hollow eyes, tattered layers.
32. Gargoyle. Grey everything, card wings, crouching in corners.
33. Grim reaper. Black robe, card scythe.
34. Gravedigger. Dirty overalls, a shovel, a lantern.
35. Goblin. Green, pointy ears, ragged clothes.

Costumes that start with gr

People search for "gr" costumes a lot. Here's the shortlist: grim reaper, grandma, grandpa, grapes, gravedigger, greaser, Greek god, groom, graduate, grasshopper and gremlin-style creature.

Costumes that start with green

Green is a great G angle for St Patrick's-style parties or "green" themes. Green costume ideas:

36. Grasshopper. Green outfit, long antennae, back legs from card.
37. Green alien. Green top, antennae, sunglasses.
38. Green monster. Green fur or felt, big googly eyes.
39. Garden pea pod. Green blanket around you and friends.
40. Green crayon. Green top, cone hat, a label.

Group and duo costumes that start with G

G groups have options for days. The tough part is coordinating: everyone wants to be the ghost and nobody wants to be grandpa.

On The Costume Rack you share one link, your friends claim their costumes on your rail, and it shows the ghost is already claimed. Everyone still gets their own costume split into pieces with closet versions. Start my costume

Duo G costumes

• Grandma and grandpa. Cutest duo on the list.
• Gnome and gardener.
• Genie and their lamp. One wears a gold box with a spout.
• Golfer and golf ball. One all white with dimples drawn on.
• Gorilla and grapes. Nonsense, but on-letter.

Group G costumes

• Ghost squad: but varied (ghost bride, ghost pirate, ghost chef, ghost gamer).
• Garden party: gnome, gardener, garden fairy, grasshopper.
• Greek myth: god, goddess, gladiator, gorgon.
• Grocery store: grapes, guacamole, gum, gingerbread.
• Game night: gamer, game show host, a giant game controller, a glitchy ghost.

Last-minute G costumes from your closet

The fastest last-minute costumes that start with G:

Need ideas for the rest of the group? Try costumes that start with R and costumes that start with B.

Get your G costume broken into easy pieces

Tell The Costume Rack your vibe, what's in your closet and how you feel about face paint, and it matches you to a costume like the ghost in about two minutes. Every piece comes with where to find it and a version from things you own, and one shared link puts your whole group on your rail.

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FAQ

What are easy costumes that start with G?

Ghost, golfer, gamer, grandma and gardener are the easiest G costumes. They take five minutes from normal clothes. A ghost needs only white clothes or a sheet.

What are good costumes that start with G for a female?

Greek goddess, genie, gymnast, goth, garden fairy and grandma are popular. Greek goddess is the easiest glam option because it's basically a draped sheet and a gold crown.

What fancy dress ideas begin with G?

Popular fancy dress ideas beginning with G are gladiator, genie, gnome, golfer, gangster and Greek god. For a uni social, golfer is a classic because it's comfy and cheap.

What Halloween costumes start with G?

Ghost, ghoul, gargoyle, goblin, grim reaper and gravedigger are the best Halloween costumes that start with G. Ghost and grim reaper work without any face paint.

What costumes start with green?

Grasshopper, green alien, green monster, green crayon and goblin are great green G costumes. Guacamole and a garden pea pod are the funny options.