The concept of tourist costumes revolves around the attire worn by individuals when they engage in travel and exploration. These costumes typically reflect both practicality and a sense of fashion, taking into account the specific needs and cultural considerations of different destinations. While tourist costumes vary greatly depending on the location, climate, and activities involved, they share a common goal of providing comfort, functionality, and style for travelers.
The Tacky Tourist Costume has become a popular choice for costume parties, themed events, and even Halloween. This light-hearted and playful attire allows individuals to embrace the stereotypical tourist persona with a touch of humor and whimsy.
Here are the best Tourist Costumes for you!
1.) Tacky Adult Tourist Costume
This Halloween take a family vacation in paradise with this memorable Tacky Tourist Costume for Adults. You will find yourself laughing the night away.
In this Tacky Tourist Costume , you'll turn into every vacationer's worst nightmare! Our one-piece jumpsuit includes a hoop waist, baggy shorts, a T-shirt with a funny screen print ("Which way to the Buffet?"), and a tacky Hawaiian overshirt. Slip into th
3.) Tacky Tourist Costume Duo Set
Take up too much space on the subway with this Tacky Tourist Couples Costume ! This funny couples Halloween costume features two one-piece jumpsuits that make you and your best friend look like you need directions badly! Your duo will have so much fun pre
4.) Tacky Traveler Adult Costume
Say cheese! It's the Adult Tacky Traveler Costume! Put your socks and sandals on and get ready for summer vay-cay with the Adult Tacky Traveler Costume!
This Hawaiian Beach Hat is an awesome accessory for Halloween, or any tropical themed party this year! Grab one today to expand your costume apparel wardrobe.
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The Tacky Tourist Costume typically consists of various elements designed to capture the essence of a stereotypical tourist. It often includes a combination of mismatched and brightly colored clothing items, oversized accessories, and an assortment of touristy props. The key to a successful Tacky Tourist Costume lies in exaggerating tourist stereotypes and incorporating humorous details.
When assembling a Tacky Tourist Costume, one might start with a vibrant Hawaiian shirt adorned with loud patterns and colors. Pairing this with a pair of high-waisted, knee-length shorts in a clashing print adds to the comedic effect. The costume is often completed with knee-high socks, sandals, or sneakers that showcase the wearer’s distinct lack of fashion coordination.
To accessorize the Tacky Tourist Costume, individuals often opt for oversized sun hats, fanny packs, and cameras with large lenses. These accessories emphasize the tourist’s desire to document every moment while still maintaining an unmistakable sense of tackiness. Additionally, wearing sunglasses, preferably in a garish style, and sporting a lanyard with an oversized ID badge or a collection of keychains adds a playful touch.
Another significant aspect of the Tacky Tourist Costume is the use of props. Travel essentials like maps, guidebooks, and foldable city street plans can be carried around for added authenticity. It’s also common to see tourists clutching selfie sticks or walking around with an inflatable pool float in the shape of a flamingo or a donut.
The Tacky Tourist Costume allows individuals to embrace a carefree and fun-loving spirit. By exaggerating stereotypes and incorporating humorous details, wearers can bring joy and laughter to any occasion. It’s important to remember that this costume is meant to be light-hearted and in good fun, celebrating the enthusiasm and curiosity of tourists while playfully poking fun at their fashion choices and habits.
The Tacky Tourist Costume is a delightful way to express oneself at parties or events that call for a touch of humor. By combining mismatched clothing items, oversized accessories, and an array of touristy props, individuals can embody the spirit of a stereotypical tourist while spreading laughter and enjoyment among fellow partygoers.
Tourist Costume Ideas

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tacky tourist party

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Tacky Tourist Day!

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The Tacky Tourists & Izabela's Birthday party 2009 February 28 - 007

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Halloween Photo Booth - Tacky Tourist
It's me, dressed as a 'Tacky Tourist' (testing the photo booth)
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Just four pics from the photo booth I set up at a friend's Halloween party this year. Shot using a Rebel XTi, two Vivitar flashes and Cactus triggers. It was a tethered setup, with the photos displayed on a big monitor as they were taken. We got over 300 shots on a single set of batteries (in the flashes) with not tooo many misfires. I don't have umbrellas and we didn't have a lot of time to set up a DIY diffuser, so you see the shadows. The flashes became less reliable towards the end of the night but overall the booth was a huge success! I won't bore you Flickr users with any more shots, but there are a bunch up on Facebook 🙂

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Chad as a Tacky Tourist
I had some friends over for dinner last night. Chad had dressed up for Halloween at work and came straight here from the office. He showed up on my doorstep in this getup, HAHA! I like the sandals with socks.
The funniest thing was that because he wore his sunglasses ALL DAY (even in the office), his eyes couldn't adjust to the light. So he left them on ALL evening. He even sat down in my pitch dark theater room and watched "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" with his sunglasses on.

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Chad as a Tacky Tourist
I had some friends over for dinner last night. Chad had dressed up for Halloween at work and came straight here from the office. He showed up on my doorstep in this getup, HAHA!
The funniest thing was that because he wore his sunglasses ALL DAY (even in the office), his eyes couldn't adjust to the light. So he left them on ALL evening. He even sat down in my pitch dark theater room and watched "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" with his sunglasses on.

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Pam, Bill, & Becca
Pam is a fat, tacky tourist, I am Quasimoto, and becca is Velma of Scooby Doo.

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Jerry & Me on the 5th Annual Unofficial Seafair QUEEN CITY CRUISE Saturday, August 3rd 1985. Presented by the Tacky Tourist Club of America.

Photo Richtpt (Rich Uchytil) on Flickr
Halloween 2009 Costume
In my Tacky Tourist costume. You can't see the name tag very well (even full sized) but it says, "Priceline Tours" and has my name on it. This was fun and silly to put together. The shoes & socks make it I think. Is it sad that the only thing I bought for this was the hat? hahaha

Photo gaymay on Flickr
1985 Flashback
Today we flashback to 1985 with Jerry & Me on the 5th Annual Unofficial Seafair QUEEN CITY CRUISE Saturday, August 3rd 1985. Presented by the Tacky Tourist Club of America.
To see more photos from 1985...CLICK HERE!!

Photo amyhaywood on Flickr
Some Campers

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our tacky tourist costumes
I went to a Faces of Courage camp this weekend w/ one of my best friends. We are both fighting colon cancer and met some of the most amazing women who are also fighting cancer. Thank you to Peggie and the Faces of Courage foundation for hosting such a great camp

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Aug & Sep, 1991 (113)
Queen City Cruise in Seattle, Washington. Presented by the Tacky Tourist Club of America.

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Greg and Florentina dressed up like Tacky Tourists for costume party

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Dry run of Halloween costumes - tacky tourists

Photo EllenJo on Flickr
blurry photo taken by cook!
Check out the tacky madras bermuda shorts and bowling shoes.
What a tacky tourist!

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Jul-Dec, 1984 (105)
Queen City Cruise, presented by the Tacky Tourist Club of America

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Anne of Green Gables
The Dress-As-Anne photobooth at the Cavendish Figurines souvenir shop at the Confederation Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
Learn more about the Canadian children's book icon and her tourist appeal here:
www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?articleid=1...
Anne's alterego was also honored as Lost Boy of the Week: www.lostgirlsworld.com/2010/03/lost-boy-of-the-week-darre...

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COWBOYS IN SCHOOL: Students wear cowboy/cowgirl costumes for the homecoming spirit week. Tuesday, it was tacky tourist day. DARA LEVY / PHOTO

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Dry run of Halloween costumes - tacky tourists

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Dry run of Halloween costumes - tacky tourists

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A Pair of Sparrows
Don't you just HATE it when you show up to peddle on Hollywood Blvd. and someone else is there wearing the EXACT same costume...?!?
On weekends, Hollywood Blvd. is literally crawling with popular "characters" with whom tourists can pay to have their picture taken. These "characters" are simply freelance individuals... affiliated with no one in particular... and so there is no "regulation" of their appearance or representation. This makes things interesting. Some "characters" are well-developed and interesting. Others are rather tacky. Often popular "characters" are duplicated!
Here we have a PAIR of Captain Jack Sparrows! One of whom is not pleased that I'm taking his picture without paying him for it!

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Queen City Cruise 1985
Rich at the 5th Annual Unofficial Seafair QUEEN CITY CRUISE Saturday, August 3rd 1985. Presented by the Tacky Tourist Club of America.

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1989 Photos -062
Queen City Cruise presented by the Tacky Tourist Club of America in Seattle Washington, August 5, 1989

Photo goodwilleasterseals on Flickr
Tacky Tourist Goodwill do-it-yourself costume
Create a one-of-a-kind tacky tourist Halloween costume with Goodwill finds and accessories you may already own!

Photo DailyDouble001 on Flickr
Tacky Tourist Costume
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