Uniforms and costumes are a huge part ofStar Trek’sreach into pop culture. Starfleet away teams beaming down to alien planets in multicolor uniforms are as memorable as the space saga’s famous foes, whether Klingons, Romulans, or Borg. Establishing the culture of the Federation and other cultures in the galaxy over six decades has inspired a wide variety of cosplay options, which means a starship full of possibilities at Halloween.
Star Trek: The Next Generation Deluxe Captain Picard Adult Costume Shirt
Star Trek: The Next Generation Communicator 2 Inch Pin
Fans who’ve chosen to go Trekking this Halloween face a galaxy of options. As well as choosing a side,Star Trekfans have to select the era before stepping out to trick or treat. Over nearly 60 years and multiple series and films,Star Trekhas introduced us to many crews, styles, and iconic new enemies. For instance, the laterStar Trekseries have served up Klingons withdifferent appearances than those first seen in the 1960s. This wealth of options makesStar Trekan inspirational choice for dressing up this Halloween. It also might be one time of year it’s not bad luck to wear a red shirt.
Star Trek Gold Starfleet Uniform Shirt Costume
The gold shirt Captain James T. Kirk made famous in the original 1960sStar Trekseries received an update for the recent reboot films. Like the one Chris Pine wore up toStar Trek Beyond, the gold design is assembled from tiny Starfleet insignia.
Star Trek Pet Spock Costume
Fans with particularly logical four-pawed friends will appreciate the chance to take their pet trick or treating in character. The recognizable blue shirt of the USS Enterprise’s science officer comes with a headpiece and adorably pointed Vulcan ears.
Star Trek Borg Costume Long Sleeve Shirt
If being assimilated into the Borg collective is too much trouble this Halloween, fans can pick up this double-sided shirt instead. It’s the simplest way to show off the horror of the Federation’s greatest enemies, with intricate detailing of their cybernetic torsos.
Star Trek Discovery Mens Command Uniform Costume Top
This command shirt introduced inStar Trek: Discoverywill instantly transport fans to the 23rd century. It’s an era of sharp blue uniforms, and along with a gold Starfleet emblem, this top features the gold side accents of command, as sported by Captain Gabriel Lorca in the show’s first season.
Star Trek John Harrison Deluxe Mens Costume
This suave take on theStar Trek Into Darknessvillain lets fans cosplay one of the franchise’s greatest foes. John Harrison is the alias used by Khan Noonien Singh in the second film ofStar Trek’s big screen reboot. His practical but sinister shirt and overcoat combo causes shudders whether transporting to the Klingon homeworld or trick or treating on the street.
Star Trek: The Next Generation Data Costume
Take an analytical approach to Halloween by stepping into Commander Data’s uniform. The famous android and third officer of the Enterprise swore the black and gold combo denoting operations officers in the late 24th century. Rank pins and comm badge are included.
Star Trek Women’s Captain Uniform
This red dress uniform, complete with an operations badge, is one of theOriginal Series’most iconic looks. Variations of this famous 60s-style dress have been worn by several franchise legends over the years, including Uhura and Jadzia Dax, and this Halloween it’s a distinctive option for fans.
Star Trek Classic Gorn Deluxe Mask
James Kirk’s one-on-one battle against a Gorn in the classic episodeArenaremains one of theOriginal Series’ best-known episodes. If fans don’t want to go as the legendary captain of the Enterprise, this full deluxe mask should scare anyone wearing a Starfleet uniform.
Star Trek Adult Lower Decks Bomber Jacket Coat Uniform
This bomber jacket is lifted from the popular animatedStar TrekseriesLower Decks. Any fan worried about wearing an infamous Red Shirt might find reassurance in knowing this is the uniform top Brad Boimler and Beckett Mariner wear.
Star Trek Mens Kingon Halloween Costume
Any fan looking to unleash their inner Klingon this Halloween will find all they need in this jumpsuit, which comes with boots and an armored mask. The chest emblem ofStar Trek’s great warrior race is unmistakable, and anyone picking up this costume should practice a few Klingon martial arts moves before stepping outside.
Star Trekfans looking to have a commanding presence this Halloween don’t need to look further than this famous shirt. It’s the brilliant red and black top worn by Captain Jean-Luc Picard inThe Next Generationand comes with a classic comm badge and his four captain rank pips.
No away team wants to be stranded on a planet, unable to talk to their ship. Here’s the answer for fans ofThe Next Generation: a life-size authentic comm badge that can enhance any uniform top from the era.
A Costume For Every Quadrant
There are many ways fans can choose to join Starfleet or one of their enemies this Halloween. Thanks to the distinctive style the franchise has developed over six decades, it’s easy to pay tribute to one of sci-fi’s great space operas at the spookiest time of year.
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FAQs
What do the different color uniforms mean on Star Trek?
Since the firstStar Trekseries arrived in 1966, different uniform colors have designated different roles aboard a Federation starship. However, as the space saga has crossed centuries, those colors and uniform styles have changed. In the original series gold, red, and blue represented command, operation, and science divisions. By the 24th century’s Next Generation, they indicated operations, command, and sciences, respectively. Anyone wanting to dress up as an engineer or doctor this Halloween should check they’re in the right era.
What episodes of Star Trek are good to watch this Halloween?
If trick-or-treaters want some viewing options while adding final touches to their uniforms, Star Trek offers a host of horror-tinged episodes. TheOriginal Series episodeCatspawaired on Halloween 196, featuring an alien planet with witches and black cats. More recently, theStrange New Worlds’ episodeAll Those Who Wanderbrought back the scary lizard aliens, the Gorn, and a strong dose ofAlien-style sci-fi horror.
The miserable luck of red shirts has made it into pop culture as a long-running joke. As red was the uniform color for security in the original series, supporting characters beaming down to a planet’s surface stood a high chance of being picked off early by any alien threat. Any fan stepping out in a red uniform this Halloween needn’t worry, as the decadeshave gone some way to debunking the Red Shirt myth.
