Witch Halloween costume will you choose?
Finding the perfect Halloween costume is easier than you may think. Costumes are all about creativity, so the freedom is all yours. Costumes can be bought at any ordinary clothing store or boutique; it doesn’t need to be Party City. All you need to do is pick garments and accessories that you feel portray the character you are going for.
Here are 8 costumes that you could put together on your own or buy from the stores provided. They are perfect for last minute costume ideas since you most likely already have the items in your closet!
Average Joe’s– Dodgeball
This hilarious costume from the movie Dodgeball is unisex and is a great option if you are looking for a group costume!
Men’s Diadora Uffizi Short (Shoes.com–$28), White Converse Sneakers (Converse– $44.97), Gold T-Shirt (Etsy.com–$10), Thick Solid Color Sweatband Set (Amazon–$5.29)
Biker:
Ride or die! A biker costume is super easy to construct. All you need is some leather, a bandana, and some cool shades. Add as many or as little accessories as you want!
Sans Souci White grosgrain crop tank top (Sans Souci- $12)
Petite Moto Black Ripped Jamie Jeans (TopShop- $70)
LE3NO Womens Faux Leather Zip Up Moto Biker Jacket with Pockets (Amazon- $30)
Madden Girl Eloisee Combat Booties (Macy’s- $69)
Red Paisley Print Bandana (New Look- $29)
TopShop Monique Rimless Retro Sunglasses (TopShop- $24)
Womens Girls Rivet Biker Rock Party Fingerless Half Finger Leather Gloves (Amazon- $14)
Superman:
This Clark Kent costume is a classic that everyone will recognize when you walk in the room. Instead of buying the full costume at a store, you can create your own with these products:
Men’s Superman Shield Tee (Kohl’s–$13)
Black Blazer (New Chic–$34)
True Wash Poplin Standard Fit Shirt (Gap–$25)
Crown & Ivy Kinsey Striped Tie (Belk.com–$26)
Mens Flashback Glasses (Eye Buy Direct–$22).
Angel:
If you are looking for a more innocent and classy look, consider being an angel. Just wear white and add a halo and wings. Plus, it’s a perfect excuse to wear white after labor day!
Sans Souci White grosgrain crop tank top (Sans Souci- $12)
Redstar White Angel Fairy Wings and Halo- White Angel Halloween Fancy Dress Costume Party (Amazon- $4.73)
Shoe Dazzle Pumps Elizabeth Womens White (Shoedazzle- $9.99)
Warehouse Warehouse Metallic Faux Leather Skirt (Warehouse- $42.00)
Devil:
Being a devil is both edgy and fun. It’s simple: dress in red, add a horn headband and carry a pitchfork.
Red Straight Neck Bodycon Dress (Prettylittlething- $18)
Crown and Glory Glitter Devil Horn Headband (SilkFred- $17)
Steve Madden Daisie (Red) Women’s Shoes (Zappos- $90)
Pitchfork (Party City $3.99)
Scarecrow:
Most of us girls have just about everything you need to put this scarecrow costume together. It is a simple yet festive way to dress up for the holiday.
Flannel shirt (H&M–$7.85)
Ripped Denim Skirt Overalls (Hollister–$30)
Knee High Socks (Shoe Mall–$13)
Booties (Justfab–$40)
Sandy from Grease:
Want to be a character with a little edge? If so, Sandy from Grease is your girl. To create this costume you can find just about everything you need in your closet or purchase them for a low price from a few stores:
Biker Jacket (H&M–$24.99)
Biker trousers (H&M–$33)
Black Bardot Body (Miss Selfridge–$28)
a.n.a Henry Patent Pumps (JCPenney–$24)
Small Hoop Earrings (Lord & Taylor–$14)
Bow Baby Belt (City Chic–$24)
MAC Tinted Lipglass (Bloomingdale’s–$17)
Wednesday Addams:
Wednesday Addams is the perfect character to dress up as while having to buy minimal items:
Over-knee Socks (H&M–$17.99)
Old Skool Vans (Urban Outfitters– $60)
e.l.f. Moisturizing Lipstick (Target–$3)
Black Velvet White Collar Dress (Hot Topic– $22.75)
and finish it off with two braids.
Ally Botwinick graduated in 2018.