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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WVU chapter.

Halloween is approaching fast!  Head over to Amazon or Walmart to recreate these costumes while staying on budget.

1. Skeleton

Paint your face and throw on your hottest black clothes.  If you want to go all out, head over to Amazon and get a skeleton jumpsuit or bodycon dress for under $10.

 

2. Deer

Pair a brown dress and make up with handmade antlers or a store bought pair from Walmart.  If you have some money left over, buy a few fake flowers and dress up the antlers.  If you’re looking for a couples costume, have your significant other dress up as a hunter.

 

3. Danny & Sandy

This outfit really depends on what you and your significant other have in your closets.  You’ll go together in black tshirts and jeans with red shoes for you and black shoes for your costume buddy.

 

4. Dia de los muertos

This costume is bright, bold, and beautiful.  However, if you do not own an outfit that will go well with the makeup and floral headband, then shop on Amazon.  Amazon always has cheaper clothing options, so you may be able to find something perfect!  For the headband, you can glue fake flowers to a plastic band (and the clothes!).  You can find face paint for around five dollars at your local Walmart.

 

5. Powerpuff girls

You and your two besties can recreate this fun costume idea that tributes your childhood.  Be creative with this one! 

 

6. Rosie the Riveter

This look is probably the easiest one listed here.  Pair your denim ensembles with a red bandana!

 

7. Witch

All you need is a velvet dress and hat!  Have fun with the makeup.  Maybe you can even find a broom or witch’s pot.

 

8. Scarecrow

Whether you and your friends are creating the entire Wizard Of Oz look or you’re going solo, this costume is a cute and unique idea.   Pair the makeup and straw hat with a flannel and jeans or overalls and you’re good to go!

 

9. Vampire

Where a velvet dress and some pointy teeth!  Add some red lipstick and a cape to really pull the outfit together.

 

10. Red Riding Hood

With a red cape and basket, you’re ready to make your way to Grandmother’s house.  If you’re in need of a costume for your significant other, have him or her dress up as the wolf!

 

11. Bat

Add some wings to your favorite LBD and you’re ready to fly away!

 

12. Cat

All this costume needs is some cat ears and whiskers!

 

13. Convict

All this costume needs is stripes and a diy cardboard sign and you’re ready to show off your bad side.

 

14. Mermaid

This costume will take some planning in advance.  Use bright makeup to make your look shine.  To get the scales on your face, cover the area with fish net and cover the area with makeup or paint.  If you have the time, adorn a headband or crown with seashells.  There are tons of diy tutorials you can check out on pinterest to make the costume look legit.

 

15. Unicorn

Find a cute headband adorned with a unicorn horn matched with bright makeup and a white dress.  You can even make your own unicorn horn to ensure you stay on budget!

 

16. The black widow

This super look can easily be done for those of you who are creative.  If you do not already have a long black sleeve shirt, pick up a cheap one from Walmart.  Paint the SHIELD logo on the left shoulder and either diy the belt or paint the black widow logo on the front of the shirt.  Pair it with black leggings or jeans.  If you’re up for it, get a wig to really pull off the outfit!

 

17. Flapper

Tribute the roaring 20’s with this show-stopping outfit.  All you need is a bright and sparkling dress.  Your personality is what will make the outfit work so let loose and have a great night!

 

18. Peacock?

Bring out your creative side and adorn a tutu with peacock feathers!  If you have any left over make yourself a headband.  You can also find fake eyelashes for less than $5 at Walmart.

 

19. Kendall & Kylie

There might be more iconic duos out there, however these two are pretty great.  Kendall and Kylie are always up to date with fashion trends, so dig through your closet and find your most trendy pieces!  Whether you go for Kendall’s NYC jeans and bomber jacket look or a replica of one of Kylie’s jumpsuits, with this costume, you can get a taste of the Kardashian/Jenner lifestyle.

 

20. Devil

Spark your bad intentions with this fiery costume.  Bring out all the red pieces in your closet to match a pair of horns found from Walmart.

Kristen completed her undergraduate degree in journalism at West Virginia University in May 2019. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in the Integrated Marketing Communications program at WVU. During undergrad, she was the managing editor of Her Campus at WVU and editor-in-chief of Mirage Magazine in the 2018-2019 year. Kristen is currently the student editor at 100 Days in Appalachia and a freelance writer for West Virginia-based publications. Previously, she has served as the communications and marketing intern for the WVU Eberly College of Arts and Sciences, a writing and editing intern for New South Media and a photographer for the Daily Athenaeum. She is an avid fan of alt-rock, photography and advocating for women's equality and the prevalence of solutions journalism. Kristen hopes to one day report on internet culture and technology. 
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I am originally from Westchester, New York. I came to WVU for my undergrad in Strategic Communications with an emphasis on Public Relations and a minor in Sports Communication. My involvment on campus includes blogging for Her Campus, a sister of Alpha Phi, the assistant director of the media team on the Mountaineer Maniacs executive board and lastly, an athletic communications intern with the WVU Athletic Communications office. I will be graduating in May of 2017 and I am looking forward to getting started with my future career in Journalism and Public Relations!