When it comes to making your own Halloween costume, there is perhaps no genre of costume that has more options than an alien from outer space. Whether you want to be creepy and wacky or weird and fun, here are some alien costume ideas that are sure to send your next Halloween party into orbit.

For an eclectic, futuristic, alien look, the first thing you’ll want to do is dye your hair a funky space-age color. Bright green or blue will look the best. There are a variety of temporary hair coloring products available to help you do this look without a permanent commitment. You can find temporary hair dye sprays in most stores during the Halloween season or in costume stores throughout the year.

Another hair coloring option that has been gaining popularity is hair chalk. This temporary hair color comes in bars. It is guaranteed not to come off your hands once it is applied to your hair. Best of all, it’s available in super vibrant colors and it washes out with shampoo.

Once you’ve dyed your hair, you’ll have a variety of options for your face. You can wear green face paint and apply bright green lipstick for an out-of-this-world look. Another fun idea is to skip the face paint, go for sticky jewels, and apply them in patterns all over your face. If you want your alien to have multiple eyes, that’s an easy fix as well. Just buy a sheet of those gooey googol eyes that are available at craft stores. Apply lots of eyes on your forehead (or all over your face). They’re watching you, kid.

For an easy alien outfit, simply go for a long-sleeved shirt and tights in bright, bold colors. Try to combine colors (like neon blue and bright green) that no normal earthling would wear together. Find a shimmery, shimmery belt to complement your space outfit.

Every alien needs a spaceship, and you can have one too. A DIY spaceship can be made using an inflatable inner tube, paint, and tape. After you inflate the inner tube, you will need to spray paint it the color of your choice. Alien green works, but you can also spray paint it silver metallic for a more realistic UFO look. If you want, take additional paint and decorate it with portal windows, windows, a hatch door, or whatever you like.

You will need a tape of the same color with which you painted your UFO. Cut and tie the tape around the inner tube/UFO in four separate sections: two in what will be the front and two in the back. You’re going to be wearing these UFO-style suspenders, so measure and cut two longer pieces of ribbon for that purpose. One will go over each shoulder and tie to the UFO webbing at the front and back. Once you’re dressed in your alien garb, climb into the UFO and pull the webbing straps over each shoulder, securing the UFO around your waist. Now you are ready to take off!