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The 15 Costumes You’ll See on Halloween

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at C of C chapter.
1. The Sexy Costume
One of the most popular Halloween costumes for college girls, obviously.
 
2. The Unnecessarily Sexy Costume
Yes. A Sexy Pizza Rat costume exists, and you might see one this year.
 
3. The Lazy Girl’s Costume
AKA: The costume every girl already has in her closet.
 
4. The Costume That Took a Lot of Effort
The opposite of the Lazy Girl’s costume, these are the creative cosplayers with the awesome detailed costumes.
 
5. The Nerdy Costume
These are probably the most fun costumes because you get to show off your nerdy side.
 
6. The Group Costume
Some costumes just work better when all of your friends come together!
 
7. The ‘Punny’ Costume
She’s a cereal killer…. Get it?
 
8. The Costume for your Childhood
College students are really just big kids. We also get nostalgic sometimes.
 
9. The Disney Character
There are SO MANY options for this one. You’ll probably see at least one Disney Princess, and maybe some of your favorite Pixar characters too!
 
10. Half of a Couple Costume
Couple costumes are great because you get to see how cute the couples are with their creative costumes.
 
11. The Cultural Appropriation Costume
Unlike the others, this one isn’t so fun. But unfortunately, you’re probably going to see at least one ‘Pocahottie.’ Just don’t let it be you.
 
12. The Celebrity Look-A-Like
Some celebrities have such a unique style that they make excellent Halloween costumes. Keep and eye out to see how many celebs you can spot!
 
13. The Beauty Guru’s Costume
There are some really cool costumes that can only be pulled off by girls who are amazing at doing their makeup!
 
14. The Animal
Animals have always been a popular costume. You’ll probably see some cats, a deer or two, and maybe some foxes.
 
15. The Actually Scary Costume
Some girls actually get into the traditional spirit of Halloween and dress up as zombies, vampires, witches, and more!
 
What categories do your Halloween costumes fall under, Collegiettes?
Erin Wiley is a junior at the College of Charleston, pursuing an AB degree in Arts Management with a minor in Communication. She has been writing for Her Campus for almost two years and created and maintains Her Campus CofC's Pinterest page. She loves everything from music to movies to fashion, and everything in between. After college, she hopes to do something in the entertainment industry, working with either a music producer or a film company. In her spare time, Erin likes to read, watch movies, and walk around historic downtown Charleston.