If there’s one thing we know about collegiettes, it’s that we don’t have time for anything… unless it’s our favorite TV shows. This Halloween, live your wildest Netflix dreams and dress up as a character from one of your favorite TV shows!
1. Piper from Orange Is the New Black
Channel your inner Piper with some tan prison clothes and shoes that “sort of look like TOMS.” Wear minimal makeup and feel free to bring a sassy accessory, like the famed chicken or some maxi pads.
2. Olivia Pope from Scandal
Literal white hat or not, you’re sure to be a hit at every Halloween party this year with a classic Olivia-Pope-in-white-with-red-wine ensemble—just don’t spill anything! Be sure to wear a fabulous white ensemble, curl your hair and carry around a glass of red wine (or grape juice). Don’t forget to bring your iPhone just in case you need to quickly take care of something.
3. Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones
Whether you’ve read all the books or you just can’t stop watching the TV show, you can rock this elaborate costume. Carry around a few stuffed dragons, and make sure that your hair is in a blonde wig or is curled like Daenerys’s.
4. Meredith from Grey’s Anatomy
Eleventh season or not, the classic appeal of the Grey’s Anatomy costume is its ease—and scrubs look hot on everyone, right? Grab your scrubs, stethoscope, clipboard and coffee. You could also put a pillow under your stomach if you want to portray the pregnant Meredith.
5. Sheldon or Penny from The Big Bang Theory
Whether or not you’re trying to go for Penny’s look with your guy friends or you feel like crossing over into nerdy-guy territory with your own costume, BBT is a party-pleasing option. Wear this T-shirt or make your own costume—with khakis, a nerdy T-shirt like this one, glasses and a board game, you can emulate Sheldon perfectly. Bazinga! You can also go for Penny’s look in a waitress costume—wear a blue skirt, a white collared shirt and a yellow sweater vest.