Swim Into These Costume and Totem Ideas for Beyond Wonderland SoCal 2017
We know our Headliners are the most creative bunch on the festival circuit, and this year’s Beyond Wonderland SoCal offers a whole new realm of costume possibilities. We’ve reimagined our beloved festival into a brand-new, fantastical dimension: the Endless Sea, an aquatic-themed creative space offering amazing music, breathtaking art installations, and unforeseen adventures.
On your maiden journey to the Endless Sea, you can become anything imaginable: shark, jellyfish, pirate, captain, and all kinds of fish and creatures from the deep blue waters. Knowing you Headliners, you’re probably ready to set sail on your aquatic quest with some sweet costumes and totems. But just in case some of you still need a little inspiration, allow us to bring some ideas to the deck.
Inspired by this year’s theme, we’ve compiled a list of awesome costume and totem suggestions for you and your squad. Swim into these outfit ideas for Beyond Wonderland SoCal 2017 to make the most out of your voyage to the Endless Sea.
Find some more inspiration for your Beyond Wonderland SoCal 2017 costume in our Pinterest board below.
Mermaid/Merman
Since this creature is part human, part fish, you’re already halfway to your costume! They may be mythical, but now is your chance to bring this magical aquatic being to life.
Totem: A colorful totem decked out in vibrant seashells, colorful starfish, and funny-faced fish. Add some netting, bedazzle that baby, and BAM—you have yourself a fancy, ocean-themed totem. DIY Instructions
King/Queen Neptune
Rule Beyond Wonderland as the badass king and/or queen of the Endless Sea.
Totem: Neptune can’t run the waters without a glowing golden trident. Wrap it with lights, and it’ll be lit AF. DIY Instructions
Kraken
Attack both nights of Beyond Wonderland as the most feared monster of the sea.
Totem: A spear-shaped totem with glow-in-the-dark paint—keep it safe and friendly, of course. DIY Instructions
SpongeBob SquarePants & Friends
The perfect time has come to gather all your friends and dress up as your all-time favorite cartoon show! SpongeBob, Squidward, Patrick, Sandy, Mr. Krabs—there are plenty of options to go around for your entire rave fam.
Totem: Think Krabby Patties, bubbles, Gary the Snail, pineapples, Bikini Bottom— we’ve all seen the show. Don’t forget to insert all your favorite fire SpongeBob memes. DIY Instructions
PLUR Pirate
Instead of pillaging a village, spread good vibes as a PLUR pirate. Booty is guaranteed—get it? Bonus points if you speak only in pirate talk all weekend long.
Totem: Build a model ship and proudly wave it high in the sky, for it is your one true home and love. DIY Instructions
Bass Wench
Team up with your PLUR pirate in crime (see above) to form the perfect bass-loving couple to rule the sea.
Totem: A bedazzled pirate hat in neon colors. DIY Instructions
Deep-Sea Diver
The deep-sea diver is an obvious fan of the underground, so you’ll find them jamming at Upside-Down House and the Aquarium. Strap on this helmet and full-on suit, and dive deep into the dancefloor all weekend long.
Totem: The underground goes deep, so make sure you carry an extra oxygen tank as your totem. DIY Instructions
Baewatch Lifeguards
Save a life, become bae. Heck, you might find your one true love after saving their life from the waters of the Endless Sea.
Totem: Those bright orange rescue tubes will match perfectly with your fluorescent swimsuits. DIY Instructions
Squid Squad
Gather your fellow squid, and form your squad. It’s as simple as that!
Totem: Get one of these neon octopuses for you and your squid squad to carry around the festival. DIY Instructions
Jellyfish
If you’re creative at heart, this jellyfish-inspired totem is a must. Its neon lights will keep you looking bright and happy all weekend long.
Totem: The costume and totem are part of the same ecosystem, so make sure to build them together. DIY Instructions
Rave Sharks
Take a bite out of the night as the friendliest sharks in the Endless Sea. Make sure not to eat all your fellow fishes in the sea.
Totem: Attach a half-eaten surfboard to that pole; make sure the teeth marks are prominent to show them who rules the waters. DIY Instructions
Nemo and Dory
You’ll be the cutest couple swimming through the waters of the Endless Sea, fin in fin.
Totem: A totem of everyone’s favorite turtle: Crush. DIY Instructions for Nemo and Dory
The Life Aquatic With Steve Zissou
Unleash your inner Bill Murray in this simple-yet-awesome getup.
Totem: Bring the film’s mysterious jaguar shark to life in hilarious totem form. DIY Instructions
Follow Insomniac Events’ board Beyond Wonderland SoCal 2017—The Endless Sea: Costume and Totem Ideas on Pinterest.
Beyond Wonderland 2017 takes place Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25, at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA. For more information, visit the official website.
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