Bayou City Boo! DIY Halloween costumes with a local tie

Dress up as Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander this Halloween.

Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws to the Baltimore Orioles in the first baseball game of a doubleheader, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

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If you're need of suggestions for how to dress up this Halloween, we've got several

DIY costumes, all with Bayou City ties, that every Houstonian can appreciate. Some of the ideas below are as simple as adding a beard or team jersey to your outfit. Although, if you want to amp it up, feel free to take it to the next level.

Bonus: You probably already have a few of these items in your closet. If you don't, you can likely wear these pieces again after October 31, making it a solid investment.

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Astros

As our hometown Major League Baseball team looks to repeat their 2017 World Series win, there's little doubt we'll see Astros costumes galore this Halloween.

To dress up as ace pitcher Justin Verlander, start with a No. 35 jersey and Astros baseball cap, then add a little stubble and a fine mustache. Let's not forget Verlander's most stylish accessory: his wife, Kate Upton. Some blonde hair and a pregnancy belly, real or faux, and you're on your way.

To become pitcher Dallas Keuchel or catcher Evan Gattis, a long beard is really all you need, although you may want to add a jersey so folks know which bearded wonder you are.

Opt for Josh Reddick's star-spangled look after the Astros won the Division Title in 2017 and you certainly won't get lost in the crowd. Bare your patriotism and don an American flag Speedo, plus a pair of swim goggles, and nothing else. For an extra splash of fun that doubles as a boozy sidekick, carry around a bottle of bubbly.

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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Newly launched exhibit "Tudors to Windsors: British Royal Portraits from Holbein to Warhol" at the MFAH showcases masterworks of painting, sculpture, and photography dating from the first monarch of the House of Tudor, Henry VII, to Elizabeth II, the reigning queen of the United Kingdom.

Five centuries of British royalty are featured including Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen's wardrobe is filled with bright neon colors so fans can easily spot her in a crowd. A neon jacket, along with a large hat, white tea gloves and a white wig, and you're ready to party like the monarch. Bonus points if you show up with a Corgi.

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Prominent Houston figures

Lynn Wyatt, Tilman Fertitta and Jim "Mattress Mack" ​McIngvale need no introduction but we'll clue you in anyway.

Wyatt, deemed the "Socialite of the Century" by "Texas Monthly" cuts a stylish figure wearing the latest fashions from major houses of design. Blonde hair, red lipstick, a couture outfit and lots of bling are what you'll need for this costume.

Start with black T-shirt for Houston billionaire restaurateur and Houston Rockets owner Fertitta, and keep the monochrome theme going with black pants and black loafers. Carrying a Bentley keychain may help your cause, and subbing a Rockets Tee for a black undershirt is purely optional.

Before heading out the door in your "Mattress Mack" costume, make sure you know the catchphrase to nail the costume: "Gallery Furniture saves you money!" You should jump up and down when you say it, so wear comfortable shoes, then add a long-sleeve denim shirt, red Polo shirt, and khaki pants. Note: Don't forget to make it rain dollar bills.

Rockets

James Harden's nickname says it all. To dress as "The Beard" this October 31, you need to wear just that and some Rockets paraphernalia. And for Carmelo Anthony? Key elements include a headband, jersey and long shorts. For both, BYOB: bring your own basketball.

Beyoncé

Houston-born singing sensation dazzled onstage at Coachella back in April. Her appearance and performance were monumental.

While she changed outfits several times throughout the two-hour concert, we are narrowing it down to look as took to the stage backed by an ecstatic marching band. Let your hair flow and wear denim shorts and college sweatshirt with a decal, all paired with tall white fringe boots, and you can, too, slay like Queen B.

Texans

Sorry Deshaun Watson, but superstar J.J. Watt is the obvious choice here. One of the more iconic photos of Watt shows the defensive end with a bloody nose after tackling Russell Wilson in a 2013 game. Achieve meme status when you turn up in a Watt jersey, Texans helmet, eye black strips and a fake blood one your nose.

Trending

Everywhere you go Houstonians are talking about the robot sex brothel looking to open in H- town. You can go a couple of ways with this Halloween costume. Keeping it rated PG, a tight outfit, wig and some high heels are a good start. You'll also want to maintain a blank expression and blink as little as possible. Use monotone speech and pretend you're interested in your date. Yeah, we went there.

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