Okay, so you’ve been pretty busy and coming up with a Halloween costume hasn’t been a major priority on your to-do list. Well, not to worry, we’ve got you covered, collegiettes. Rifling through your “costume box” (if you don’t have one yet, you’ll probably acquire a box of random pieces from different themed events throughout your college career), you may discover that you have some key basics to any great Halloween outfit. Now you just need a little twist and a few accessories.
Feature Item: Khaki Shorts
Tacky Tourist You’ll need a Hawaiian shirt, khaki shorts, fanny pack, disposable camera, sunglasses, sneakers/converse/keds, and visor/baseball hat/straw hat to perfect the perfect tacky tourist. Think family reunion at Disney World.
Jane Goodall She was truly an inspiration when she came to Bucknell a few weeks ago, so why not be her for Halloween? Wear khaki shorts, a cream colored/khaki top, sneakers/converse/keds, binoculars around your neck, and carry a stuffed monkey and banana.
Feature Item: Nerd Glasses
Nerd/Britney Spears from Hit Me Baby One More Time music videoThere are many variations to the classic nerd look, but you could also say you are channeling your inner ’90s girl, Brit. You’ll need a black skirt/jean shorts/plaid skirt, a white button down shirt, nerd glasses, knee-high socks, suspenders (if desired), and sneakers/converse/keds. Finish the look by styling your hair in pigtails.
Clark Kent (Superman)Instead of being a superhero (no shame in being one), you could be Clark Kent/Superman. Wear your nerd glasses, shorts, and a blue tank top with a taped-on Superman logo. Throw on a half-open, white button down shirt over the tank and add a tie to finish the costume.
Feature Item: Black Dress
Flapper/Daisy from Great Gatsby
With your little black dress and a long strand of pearls, tights, sparkly headband with a feather, and a boa, you could be in an ad from the 1920s.
Feature Item: Bed Sheets
Greek GoddessMake a toga! Want the easy way? Just get a pillowcase and cut a big diagonal for your head and arms. Then, simply tie your waist with a rope or string to complete the look.
Feature Item: T-shirt
Got milk? Campaign GirlWrite “Got milk?” on a white t-shirt, add a “milk mustache” above your lip, and carry around a milk carton.
Lifeguard
You just need a whistle, sunglasses, red Soffee/running shorts, and some sunscreen on your nose. To finish the costume, write “lifeguard” with a red marker on a white tank top.
Feature Item: Plaid Shirt
Lumber Jack/CanadianWear jeans or jean shorts, suspenders, and a plaid shirt. Carry around maple syrup or an “ax” made out of paper. Eh?
Cowgirl Wear jeans/jean shorts, cowboy boots, a cowboy hat, tie your hair in a braid, carry a rope lasso, and you’re good to go!
Feature Item: Animal Ears
Beanie BabyInstead of just being the actual animal, you could be a Beanie Baby! Whether you dressed up as a cat, giraffe, elephant, mouse, bunny or another animal at a party earlier this year, just add a red heart tag with “Ty” written on it around your neck for a completely new look. With minimal effort, you can make your basic animal ears seem unique.