Halloween is the perfect time to channel your inner creativity and work some of your own hocus-pocus. Finding the right costume also doesn’t have to mean breaking your bank, it can be done on a budget. Why pay $80 for a costume you’ll probably wear once and throw in the back of your closet? As a college student, saving money is always the objective. One of the easiest ways to save money while also having a lit costume has been the latest trend of group costumes. While they’re fun to create, coming up with the perfect group costume can take some serious brainstorming. Luckily, I’m here to help. Here are five costumes you and your bff’s can create this Hallowslay.
Mean Girls
On Halloween we wear pink! This is the cutest costume to channel your inner ‘Mean Girl.’ All this costume requires is an explosion of pink with the attitude to match! A pink skirt, sweater, shirt, and heels are all you need with of course a few accessories to transform into Regina George, Gretchen Weiners, and Cady Heron this Halloween. With this costume, everyone will know you and the girls came to slay!
The Purge
The odds will forever be in your favor because this simple costume can be made to be terrifyingly sexy while also on a budget.
All you need is an oversized t-shirt, some splats of fake blood, a mask, and knee-high stockings or boots that will give just the right amount of spook and sexy.
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Max Total Cost: $25.00
Riverdale Cheerleaders
Who wouldn’t want to channel their inner Betty and Veronica from the hit Riverdale series? Riverdale is one of the hottest shows on the air right now, and is an easy and creative costume to slay with your bff. All you need is a mustard yellow and white quarter sleeve knit crewneck, shorts, and knee high socks. The entire costume can also be purchased on Amazon, and Hot Topic for the low.
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Max Total Cost: $20.00
Your Favorite Drink
Bottoms up! Bring the party to the party, and dress as your favorite drink! You and your squad can dress as the special ingredients to your favorite beverages or can simply bring the entire bar along with you for the night. All you need is a cute outfit and some sort of signage representing the title and logo of the beverage.
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Max Total Cost: $20.00
Litchfield Inmates
What better way to honor the final upcoming season of Orange Is The New Black than to dress as the inmates of Litchfield. All you need is an orange jumpsuit, white t-shirt, sneakers, and a troublemaking mean mug. Amazon has everything you need from orange and beige scrubs to your Litchfield ID. What you can’t buy is a good mean mug, so definitely practice before your big debut. Show up to the party causing havoc as an inmate from Litchfield.
Max Total Cost: $25.00
With so many parties that pop up during Halloweekend, these are some great ideas to keep in your pocket for a cute last minute costume, that also won’t break your bank. Pull together the pieces for a few of these looks, get your girls ready, and I guarantee your costume will be the best-loved look this hallowslay! Happy Slaying!