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Halloween Costumes Already in Your Closet

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

Finding a Halloween costume can be stressful, and not to mention expensive. For a college student, finding the time and budget to buy a new costume just doesn’t always work, especially if you aren’t even sure if you’re doing anything for Halloween. However, you probably already have a super cute costume hiding in your closet already! These costumes are simple, cheap, and can be put together last minute!

  1. Mime

A costume that doubles as a great excuse to not talk to that person you don’t want to talk to at a party.

What you’ll need: -Black and White Striped Shirt

-Black Pants/Leggings

-Black Hat (optional)

-White Gloves (optional)

-Black or Red Suspenders (optional)

-Black Shoes

-Makeup

  1. Regina George

Who doesn’t love a good Mean Girls costume?

What you’ll need:

-Purple tank top

-White Tank Top (cut up, of course!)

-Black Skirt

-Black Heels

  1. Rosie The Riveter

Essentially the symbol of feminism, make a bold statement with a bold red lip.

What you’ll need:

-Chambray Shirt

-Red bandana

-Red Lip

-Pants and Shoes are up to your imagination.

  1. Black Cat

Style yourself after this adorable kitty! An oldie, but a goodie.

What you’ll need:

-Black outfit (dress or shirt/pants combo!)

-Black Shoes

-Black Cat Ears

-Whiskers (super easy to draw with eyeliner!)

  1. Sandy

Be the one that they want with this classic movie-musical costume!

What you need:

-Black Shirt

-Black leggings (bonus points if they’re pleather!)

-Red High Heels

-Smokey Eyes and Red Lips

 

Photo Credits

1. Pixabay

2. Elite Daily

3. http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/80000/velka/we-can-do-it-poster-1393770492mjO.jpg

4. Pixabay

5. Pinterest https://i.pinimg.com/736x/22/0c/43/220c434964396cdd88c0697ce980dcfe–grease-theme-grease-movie.jpg

 

Cora Burns

Jefferson '20

Trying to figure it out and writing about it as I go.