Easy Royals Halloween costumes, plus a few other last-minute ideas

With the Royals playing Game 4 of the World Series on Halloween, you might as well celebrate by playing the part.

Whether you want to become the quirky Johnny Cueto, the wicked Wade Davis or some of the characters who show up at Kauffman Stadium, we’ve broken down easy ways to be Royal for the holiday.

In addition, we have a few other ideas for creating costumes of the moment, all for anyone with limited time and resources.

Johnny Cueto

This getup only requires one thing: the ace pitcher’s signature dreadlocks. Whether you make this hairdo out of yarn or you already have a Bob Marley-esque Rasta wig, just top it off with a Royals cap and do a little shimmy before throwing a fake pitch. You will be instantly recognized, and after Game 2, instantly adored.

Marlins Man

You may not have an endless supply of time and money to spend on sporting events. But it’s easy to find a bright orange shirt similar to the one worn by this fixture in the stands behind home plate (real name Laurence Leavy, a Miami lawyer). Cut the “Marlins” letters out of construction paper, tape them on your shirt and be prepared for fans to approach you for nonstop selfies. (Glasses and an orange visor will help, too.)

KayCee Baseball (the “W” guy)

Want to mirror the man who tacks on the giant W after a Royals win? No problem. Make a giant W out of poster board, wear all white and put on a makeshift mustache from a party store (or draw it on with makeup). Better yet, wear a navy blue newsboy cap. If you really want to play the part, know some Royals history. The man — Dave Webster, who works in the Royals Hall of Fame — is a historian, after all.

Wade Davis

Do you (or your child) want to be tough and cool under pressure? Then no costume is more appropriate than the bearded invincible closing pitcher. You’ll simply need brown face paint or an eyeliner pencil, a Royals hat and a T-shirt or jersey — preferably with “Davis” on the back. Draw the beard on, carry a baseball and call it a win.

Lo Cain and Salvy

This one’s easy: Wear the jerseys (or T-shirts) of this beloved duo — outfielder Lorenzo Cain and catcher Salvador Perez — and make sure whoever dresses as Perez has a cellphone out at all times, secretly recording the other. The person sporting the Cain outfit should be prepared to flash a million-dollar smile and sing when necessary (namely Cain’s walk-up song, “Trap Queen” by Fetty Wap).

Or just go solo as Salvy. All you need is a Gatorade bucket. Catcher’s mask optional.

Crown Vision

This one might take a little more time, but it’s worth the effort if you’re willing to be the best big screen in town. To become the scoreboard at The K, you’ll need plenty of poster board or cardboard, construction paper and an eye for detail. Make a giant flat crown, like the one on top of the scoreboard, to wear behind your head. On another piece of poster board to hang from your neck in front, put stats, score, Royals lineup and a photo of your favorite player. And voila! A costume fit for a king or queen.

If you don’t want to go Royal, here are other easy ideas:

Kim Davis

If you specialize in defying authority (or federal court orders) this costume is the one for you. The infamous county clerk in Kentucky has a signature look that’s easy to replicate. All you need is a pair of glasses, long hair (or a similar wig) and a long-sleeve shirt worn under a short-sleeve shirt or a jumper, ideally of different colors. But really, this outfit is worthless if you don’t have the attitude to go along with it.

Bernie Sanders

Perfect for tiny trick-or-treaters. Since babies are already mostly bald, all this costume requires is a pair of glasses and some cotton balls to emulate Bernie’s hair. If you can find a “Bernie 2016” sticker to plop onto your baby’s chest, even better.

Pizza rat

The rat seen ’round the world deserves its own costume, if not for its taste in food, then for its will to drag a slice through New York’s subway system. Make mouse ears and a tail out of fabric or construction paper, and make a larger-than-life slice of pizza out of poster board and markers to carry with you wherever the night takes you.

Tom Brady

It wouldn’t be a proper Halloween in 2015 without a reference to “Deflategate.” All you need to play the part of the Patriots quarterback in this NFL scandal is a beanie like Brady wore at his press conference, a deflated football and smashed cellphone (a toy phone would be ideal). A supermodel wife would be an added bonus, but you can’t win them all.

Hashtag

If you’re traveling in a pack this Halloween and need a last-minute group idea, Twitter and Instagram have your back. Those hashtags that you use on a daily basis make for super-easy costumes. Feeling #blessed? Find white T-shirts and a permanent marker and make each person wear a letter of the hashtag. This costume makes for great group pictures and gives you an excuse to use the tired hashtags, because #yolo.

Emoji people

Become the messages you’ve been texting all this time. Cut a circle out of yellow poster board, draw your favorite face with markers and hang it around your neck. Or dress as your favorite emoji character: the dancing woman in the red dress or the pair in black leotards. Couples can carry a construction-paper heart, wear solid-color T-shirts and become the kissing emoji couple, winning the hearts of emoji fans everywhere.

This story was originally published October 30, 2015 at 5:12 AM with the headline "Easy Royals Halloween costumes, plus a few other last-minute ideas."