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28 Grandma-Approved Halloween Costumes

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Gillian Ferreira Student Contributor, American University
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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at American chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

Halloween is upon us, and most people are still struggling to find a costume. If you’re looking for a costume slightly more appropriate than those typically marketed to collegiate women, here are some suggestions that don’t sacrifice cute for Grandma’s approval (she’s watching you on Facebook!).

1. Mary Poppins: This costume might require a trip to a vintage thrift store, but the costume would be totally worth it!

2. Inside Out characters 

 

Decade diva: Choose a decade and run with it!

Broadway babe: Any of these characters would provide a unique and adorable outfit!

Darla from Finding Nemo

Pumpkin Spice Latte: Take a spin on the classic pumpkin costume by going in latte form! 

The ladies from Avatar: The Last Airbender

A perfect throwback to childhood that will make your fellow party-goers nostalgic and jealous they hadn’t thought of it! 

The Scooby Doo girls: Velma and Daphne are fairly easy to find clothes for, and they make the perfect couple costume for you and your bestie! 

Kimmy Schmidt: Try being America’s favorite underground cult survivor from Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt!

Comic book character: These ladies are so fun and they’ll offer a unique make up challenge for you!

 

Disney villains: No need to be a princess again this year! Embrace your inner queen! 

Minor Harry Potter characters: Who says you have to stick to a generic Hermione or Ginny costume? If you want a Harry Potter costume, but want to change it up a bit, choose one of the other characters! 

Superheros and heroines: If your favorite hero is a man, there’s no reason you couldn’t make him a heroine for the night!

R2D2 from Star Wars: This R2D2 dress is adorable and very timely, given the new movie that’s coming out soon!

Wilson from Cast Away: Funny and easy to make, Wilson is a perfect last minute costume!

And finally… Damian from Mean Girls: All you need are sunglasses, a hoodie, and an attitude to rival Damian’s.

Check out some more Halloween DIY ideas! Good luck, and Happy Halloween!

 

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