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The Best Girl Group Halloween Costumes

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

Remember when Halloween meant dressing up in a princess costume and eating candy until your stomach hurt? Ahh those were the days. You may be too old to go trick-or-treating, but you still need the perfect costume. Dressing up and going out with your friends will ensure a crazy and fun weekend. Here’s a list of our HC approved group costumes.

The Kardashians

The Kardashian sisters are an obvious choice for a great group costume. We know that you secretly want to belong to their family, and now you’ll get your chance… for the night at least.

What you’ll need:

Kim:

  • Fake eyelashes & fierce smoky eyes
  • Long, black wig (or hair extensions)
  • Leopard body-con dress
  • Sky-high heels
  • Butt pads (she’s famous for her backside) & a push-up bra

Bonus:

  • A white kitten named Mercy
  • Take selfies with your phone ALL night.

Kourtney:

  • Long, brown wig (or hair extensions) or sleek high bun
  • Leopard jumpsuit or maxi dress
  • Oversized sunglasses
  • Bold jewelry
  • Sky-high heels

Bonus:

  • 2 baby dolls to represent Mason and Penelope
  • Fight with your boyfriend at least 4 times.

Khloe:

  • Long, brown wig (center part is a must!)
  • Dark nails and red or nude colored lipstick
  • Long-sleeved mini dress or oversized sweater with leggings
  • The biggest diamond ring you can find
  • Louboutin heels (or paint the bottom of any heels red)

Bonus:

  • Re-create her visible tattoos.
  • Use the phrase “bible” and call everyone a doll.

The Fierce Five

Ever since The Fierce Five made their debut at the Olympics this summer, you’ve wanted to enroll in gymnastics class. We can’t guarantee you’ll be able to master the uneven bars or do back flips on the balance beam, but you’ll sure look like you can!

What you’ll need:

  • Sparkly leotard & matching scrunchie
  • Slicked back pony tail or bun
  • Dramatic eye make up
  • Gold medal

Bonus:

  • Do your best McKayla Maroney “unimpressed” face.

Toddlers and Tiaras

Just because you’re in college doesn’t mean you have to stop dressing up in frilly princess outfits for Halloween. Unleash your inner diva with a Toddlers and Tiaras costume.

What you’ll need:

  • Tiara
  • Big, curly hair
  • Heavy eye makeup (less is NOT more)
  • Over-the-top organza & rhinestone short dress (an old prom dress would be perfect!)
  • Sash
  • White ankle socks
  • Mary Janes
  • Pacifier

Bonus:

  • Package of Pixie Stix
  • Teacup pig named Glitzy

The Spice Girls

When we watched the Spice Girls perform during the closing ceremony at the Olympics this summer, so many wonderful memories from our childhood came flooding back. Spice up your life, and your Halloween, with this group costume.

What you’ll need:

Ginger Spice:

  • Red wig
  • British flag dress or t-shirt
  • Red boots

Baby Spice:

  • Blonde pigtails
  • Metallic mini dress
  • Knee high boots
  • Lollipop

Scary Spice:

  • Crazy, curly afro
  • Leopard-print bra top
  • Leopard-print pants or booty shorts
  • Platform shoes

Posh Spice:

  • Black, bob wig
  • Black dress
  • Black stilettos

Sporty Spice:

  • Ponytail
  • Sports bra
  • Athletic pants
  • Tennis shoes

Bonus:

  • Do a little karaoke and sing your favorite Spice Girl’s song.

NCAA banners

After attending Hoosier Hysteria, we’re more than ready for basketball season to begin. This costume idea is likely to catch the attention of every guy (it’s sports themed and you’re hot) and every girl (they’re jealous that they didn’t think of this first.)

What you’ll need:

  • Red t-shirt/tank dress
  • White paint
  • Stencils

Bonus:

  • Create a 6th banner using the year 2013.
  • Get a picture with a member of the basketball team.

The Cast of Magic Mike

The way we see it, this costume benefits guys and girls. Guys get to dress up and enjoy the attention of girls, and girls get to drool over a half-naked man in a firefighter uniform. Call up your best guy friends. It’s time for some shopping.

What you’ll need:

  • Black pants and a long tie
  • Firefighter uniform (bottoms, suspenders, hat)
  • Camouflage cargo pants and white muscle tank top
  • Tight skinny jeans, cowboy hat and cowboy boots
  • Baby oil and a 5 o’clock shadow

Bonus:

  • Find a Channing Tatum look-alike

Are you and your friends dressing up for Halloween? What are your costume ideas?

Courtney Kabbes is a junior at Indiana University. She is majoring in journalism with a concentration in apparel merchandising. When she's not busy updating Her Campus IU and promoting their site, she works as the Vice President of Social Media for the Retail Studies Organization and Ed2010 at Indiana. Some of her favorite things include shopping, mint chocolate chip ice cream, New York City, Bikram yoga, and spending time with her two favorite people: her mother and sister. Did we forget to mention her slight obsession with Pinterest? www.pinterest.com/ckabbes