If you’re anything like me, figuring out your halloween costume is not high on the list of priorities this week. Somehow though, it is already October 30th. It seems that every year, most procrastinators have costumes that magically fall together. Although there may not be total clarity on what exactly you are, or whose clothes you are wearing for that matter, we make it work. So, if you’re starting to feel the last minute frenzy — do not fret. Here are some super easy, low cost and commitment costume ideas to kick off your weekend.
Greasers: Recreate everyone’s favorite middle school classic with a white shirt, jeans, black or denim jacket and converse.
Farmer or Scarecrow: Overalls, plaid shirt, straw hat. Boom.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s: A black dress, pearls (or some type of sophisticated statement necklace) and black sunglasses. A cigarette holder, black gloves and tiara will finish off the costume perfectly.
A Greek God or Goddess: Toga. White sundress. Sandals. Flip flops. It doesn’t get easier than this.
Cleopatra: A white or black dress, with gold accessories and as many gems as possible. A gold crown/headband and an intense cat eye completes the costume.
Friday Night Lights: An old football jersey or letterman jacket. Bonus points if you write “Dillon Panthers” somewhere. Texas forever.
Orange Is The New Black: Incase you have a pair of scrubs lying around, or a head-to-toe orange outfit, you can recreate one of Netflix’s best series yet.
Rosie the Riveter: All you need is a red bandana and a blue collared shirt.
Taylor Swift: In light of her new album release, you too can be T-Swift for halloween. This costume is about the accessories- carry around a mic and put a polaroid of yourself with your birth year on it, attach it to a string and tie it around your neck. Any musician with an obviously recognizable style would work though too. (think Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga).
Patriotic: Green dress and green crown and you’re lady liberty, black suit and black top hat and you’re Abraham Lincoln, or just American flag print items and you are patriotic.
Genie: Pair MC Hammer style pants or long maxi skirt with a bandeau top in royal shades, like blue or purple. Braid your hair and accessorize with gold jewelry and a headband.
Superhero: Wear bright spandex, create your own cape using extra fabric, tablecloth or sheet and attach a letter to your chest.
Ghost: This idea is included in all Halloween guides, because it is pretty much impossible to mess up. Instead of being just a ghost though, be the ghost of your favorite actor/ singer/ writer etc. who has passed away. This makes the idea more unique and gives you the option to dress up the costume according to who you are being.
Happy Halloween!