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Ten Unique Halloween Costumes!

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

With Halloween just three weeks away, it’s time to start thinking about costumes! Every year, right around this time we all begin to think, “What will I be this year”, and the usual costume ideas come to mind; a Disney Princess, a cheerleader, a construction worker, a cow girl, some sort of super hero or villain. But this year, things will be different! No more overdone Halloween costumes for you … unless you want to spend this year, once again, wearing costumes of “Halloween’s past”. We’ve provided you with 10 unique DIY Halloween costumes. Some you can wear all on your own and others you can rock with your girls! Whichever you choose, you’ll look fab, as long as you let those overdone Halloween costumes R.I.P this Halloween

1. Piñata

  • This costume is an easy DIY! All you need is some party streamer, a t-shirt dress, scissors and fabric glue! Simple directions can be found online!

2. Beanie Baby

  • This costume is cute and simple! Pick your favorite animal, dress like it and add on the signature “TY” heart tag! Every 90’s baby, will know exactly what you are!

3. Starbucks Drink

  • For this costume, you can make it as funny or “spicy” as you wish! 

4. Bath Sponge or “Puff”

  • This costume will definitely be the talk of the night! It simple, cute… and most importantly funny! It’s perfect for a group so each of you can wear your favorite color!

5.  Highlighters

  • This is perfect for any group! Together, you can all make a “pack” of highlighters.

6. Mean Girls

  • Although Mean Girls has been around forever, these costumes never get old! They’ve truly become classics. If you wear one of these Mean Girls costumes you’ll surely be “so fetch” this Halloween!

7. Pretty Little Liars Cast

  • This year’s season finale left everyone on the edge of their seats, and so will you with this costume! – A

8. Taco Bell Sauce

  • Mild, spicy or hot… the choice is all yours!

9. Nail Polishes

  • Who doesn’t love a new bottle of nail polish and a fresh manicure? This costume is extra unique and a cheap and simple DIY!

10. Wine bottles or Boxes

  • This costume is perfect for Halloween at “the Grove” or a party! Hopefully no one will mistake you for the real thing! 

 

Mary Corbin is a Sophomore at Florida International University studying Broadcast Journalism and Political Science. She hopes to become a reporter in Washington, D.C. Mary is very involved on and off campus. She is a Lower Division senator for the Student Government Association, a Morale Captain for Dance Marathon, Public Relations Coordinator for the Miss FIU Pageant and a member of a Panhellenic organization. She is also very passionate about helping children with disabilities. Every year she volunteers at Brucie Ball Educational Center, a school for children with disabilities.