This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Mizzou chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.
Are you tired of spending money every October on Halloween costumes that you only wear once a year? Then scrounge up some items from the back of your closet (and maybe your best friend’s) to create some one-of-a-kind Halloween costumes. They’re a fraction of the price and still look super cute!
“Baywatch” Pamela Anderson
What you’ll need:
- Red one-piece swimsuit
- Beach shorts
- Flip-flops
- A whistle for around your neck
- Crazy, voluminous hair
Sarah Palin
What you’ll need:
- Classic red or white button-up shirt
- Black pencil skirt (or mini skirt to turn up the sex appeal)
- Glasses with rectangular frames
- American flag pin
- Black pumps
- Big bangs with hair pinned back or pulled half up with the ends flipped
Ke$ha
What you’ll need:
- Ripped, vintage-y tank top
- Distressed acid-wash denim shorts
- Fishnets (ripped or colorful for extra spunk)
- High-top Nike or Converse sneakers (preferably super bright)
- Teased, wild hair
- Headband worn across your forehead
- TONS of body glitter
“Toddlers and Tiaras” Pageant Queen
What you’ll need:
- Sparkly homecoming or prom dress (extra credit for a ball gown)
- Lacy socks and white patent leather Mary Janes
- Curly hair in an up-do
- Spray tan
- Over-the-top pageant makeup
- Tiara (duh!)
Orbit Girl
What you’ll need:
- White dress
- Pink headband
- Pink kerchief
- Pink heels
- Pink Orbit Gum – a must-have accessory