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8 DIY Costumes to Save Your Halloweekend

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So'Koree Parker Student Contributor, Clark Atlanta University
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Halloween can be scary crazy if you wait until the last minute. We tell ourselves we’ll plan ahead, and then this very weekend arrives and we have nothing. But maybe not this year. Here are 8 outfit ideas sure to save your Halloweekend plans.

1. Any Animal

Choose a cat, tiger, fox, bunny, or deer which are trending this year. Begin with picking a solid color legging or dress the color of your animal, then pop on headband ears. The makeup look makes or breaks this costume so look up some easy but detailed tutorials on Tiktok or youtube. It’s comfortable, cute, and always customizable.

2. Sleeping Beauty

Any pink or blue dress with a sparkly tiara and a single rose truly makes you Aurora. Slide a sleep mask onto your forehead and it’s the most elegant,easy, and stress-free costume that saves you so much time.

3. Vampire

Pair a white collared shirt with all black, then buy a single cape. Add bold red lipstick,fangs and incorporate “blood” at the corner of your mouth into your makeup look. Just with these few steps you’ll be twinning with dracula in no time. 

4. Witch

Wear a long black skirt and top, then buy a pointy ragged hat. Tear the hem of your skirt for a perfectly wicked touch, and carry a broom. 

5. Scarecrow

Farm Scarecrow
Jocelyn Hsu / Spoon

A flannel shirt, jeans, and a few fabric-scrap patches set the scene. Tuck yellow yarn into your sleeves and collar, top it off with a floppy hat, and draw rosy cheeks and stitch marks with eyeliner.

6. Pirate

Start with a striped shirt and dark pants. A white or brown dress also sets the tone for this look since you’ll layer it. Add belts, chains, and boots. Then tie on a bandana and perfect your makeup look.

7. Cowboy or Cowgirl

Jeans, a plaid shirt, boots, and a neck bandana form the foundation. Add a hat and the biggest belt buckle you can find, then add on a star as your sheriff’s badge. 

8. Greek Goddess

Drape a white bedsheet over one shoulder and cinch it at the waist with a gold belt. Buy a crown with gold ribbon or faux leaves and add lots of jewelry and wear a pair of sandals. You’ll be ready to rule Olympus on a budget.

The best costumes rarely come from big spending. They come from creativity and a little preparation. Shop your own closet first,then later pick up the small accessories to tie it all together. Dollar stores and thrift shops are ideal for fast pick ups like ribbon, headbands, and crowns. Whichever costume you choose, remember that there’s no wrong way to celebrate. You still have time even on the day before. Have fun with it, and enjoy a spooktacular Halloween! 

So’Koree Parker is a Mass Media Arts student with a concentration in Journalism and a minor in Political Science at Clark Atlanta University . Originally from Chicago, she has a deep passion for writing and using storytelling as a way to connect with others. She is particularly interested in outreach work and is dedicated to enhancing and uplifting her community.

In addition to her academic interests, she enjoys music and values spending time bonding with friends and family. As a member of the Her Campus CAU editorial team, So’Koree hopes to contribute thoughtful articles and fresh ideas that inform, inspire, and engage readers.