Halloween is fast approaching. For those working with patients on the 31st, you don’t need to miss out on the fun! A pair of medical scrubs can be the perfect base you need for a great costume. Here are 16 ways you can style your scrubs to show a little spooky spirit this Halloween.
Strawberry
Want to sweeten your look? Break out your red scrubs and your favorite green hair bow for a fresh take on this classic fruit.
Get the Look:
- Pink or Red Scrubs
- Tape or Safety Pins for “Seeds”
- Green Hair Bow
Pineapple
Be the pineapple of every patient’s eye with a few easy hairpieces.
Get the Look:
- Yellow Scrubs
- Yellow Headband
- Green Hair Bow
Halloween Pumpkin
Pumpkin Spice is everywhere – inject it into your Halloween look! Simply toss on a green hair bow and optional tutu to look anything but basic.
Get the Look:
- Orange Scrubs
- Orange Tutu (Optional)
- Green Hair Bow
Superheroes
From Wonder Woman to the Green Lantern, your options are endless with this easy way to style your scrubs into a costume.
Get the Look:
- Black or Blue Scrubs
- Superhero Symbol (Printout) OR T-Shirt
Operation
Before you ever dreamed of becoming a nurse or doctor, you probably played this popular children’s game. Print out some pieces and turn your scrubs into a life-size game of Operation.
Get the Look:
- Gray Scrubs
- Operation Pieces (Printed Out)
- Red Clown Nose
Top Gun
Highway to the…waiting room? Embrace your inner Maverick with a simple upgrade to your green scrubs.
Get the Look:
- Green Scrubs
- Logos/Symbols
- Aviators
Energizer Bunny
The perfect scrubs costume when it feels like your shift keeps going…and going…and going.
Get the Look:
- Pink Scrubs
- Energizer Logo (Printout)
- Sunglasses
- Bunny Ears
Snow White
You may not have 7 friends to help you complete your rounds, but with a simple red hair bow, you will be the fairest of them all.
Get the Look:
- Yellow Scrub Bottoms
- Blue Scrub Top
- Red Hair Bow
Minnie Mouse
Dressing up as Mickey’s favorite mouse is sure to put a smile on the faces of patients of any age.
Get the Look:
- Black Scrubs
- Red Tutu with Polka Dots
- Minnie Ears
- Yellow Shoes (Optional)
Skeleton
You passed anatomy for a reason, and that reason is to create the perfect Halloween costume! Maybe not, but with a little anatomy knowledge, some white felt, and black scrubs, you have everything you need for a skeleton costume.
Get the Look:
- Black Scrubs
- White Felt
- Fabric Tape or Glue
Emojis
Have access to a printer? Grab your favorite yellow and black scrubs, and your look is sure to be *heart eyes.*
Get the Look:
- Yellow Scrub Top
- Black Scrub Bottoms
- Printout of Emoji Face
M&Ms or Skittles
Whether you’re a fan of chocolate or fruity flavors, you are sure to look sweet dressed up as an M&M or Skittle.
Get the Look:
- Black Scrub Bottoms
- Candy Colored Scrub Top
- Matching Tutu (Optional)
- Printed M&M or Skittle Logo
Minions
Working on Halloween may feel despicable, but you can still have fun! Make your youngest patients’ day by dressing up like these popular cartoon characters.
Get the Look:
- Blue Scrub Bottoms
- Yellow Scrub Top
- Suspenders
- Yellow Beanie + 1 or 2 Printed Eyes
Black Cat
A classic image of Halloween, a black cat is one of the simplest scrubs costumes out there. Toss a pair of black cat ears on, and you are ready to go!
Get the Look:
- Black Scrubs
- Black Cat Ears
- Whiskers/Face Mask
Pepto Bismol
Have pink scrubs but not energized over going as a rabbit for Halloween? Simply print out a label of everyone’s favorite nausea medication, and enjoy!
Get the Look:
- Pink Scrubs
- Printout of Pepto Bismol Label
Crayon
A final easy option for any pair of scrubs? Show up as a crayon! You can turn any headband into the pointy end of a crayon by making a cone out of colored paper.
Get the Look:
- Colored Scrubs
- Headband
We hope you’ve inspired you to style your scrubs this Halloween! Remember to keep it simple, and always check with your workplace’s rules regarding costumes and scrubs colors.