As kids, finding a Halloween costume was a really big deal. Your mom would have to take you to several stores before deciding on the perfect one, and it usually cost an arm and a leg.
Now as college students, you are expected to come up with not only one, but several different costumes to wear over the Halloween weekend. Gimme a break … and a shot.
Are you looking for a way to spice up your Halloween wardrobe without breaking the bank? Follow these tips to “fake it ‘till you make it” October 31st.
- The keys to costumes are the accessories. They are the best way to figure out what someone is, and the easiest thing to make yourself if need be. Whether it be a unicorn horn or a flower crown, your creative juices start flowing the second you walk down the craft aisle at Dollar Tree.
Feeling extra lazy? Not a problem. Stores like Target have endless affordable Halloween accessories. Throw on some ears and a tail to be a cat. Grab a mustache, a hammer and wear your favorite flannel and jeans and you’re instantly Bob the Builder.
- Work with the items in your closet, or in some cases, your greek house or dorm floor’s lost and found! A flannel shirt, boots and braids can whip up a cowgirl real quick, just like a tank top, flowy skirt and tight bun can become a ballerina. Working with what you have minimizes the money you finally have to spend. Plus, now you have the chance to wear that bright yellow sweater your grandma bought you last year.
- Lastly, creativity doesn’t need to be expensive. Wear a red T-shirt with the word “Netflix” on it and carry around a bag of ice. You instantly become a clever costume in addition to keeping your drinks cold all night. Wear Sperry’s, a snapback and a jersey and you’re a stereotypical frat guy. Just don’t forget your Natty Light and red solo cups.
There are plenty of ways to take on Halloween this year, without being the person that wears the “this is my Halloween costume” T-shirt at the party. DIY options are infinite, so find the perfect cheap idea that speaks to your personality. Maybe you’ll muster up some of that Halloween spirit that you experienced as a kid.
