We all understand the situation when you’re in a bind and need a costume in a snap, however some costumes simply fall below the belt and even in the most desperate situation should be avoided.
1. A Cat
There seems to be a huge litter of cats born every year around this time. They take over Instagram, travel in packs to parties, and overall have got to go. The biggest problem of all is the lack of effort that goes into these costumes. A black dress and ears, although attractive, simply doesn’t do the creative masterminds behind Halloween justice.
2. Minions
Unless you are a die-hard Despicable Me fan, the time has passed to wear jean shorts, a yellow bandeau, goggles and suspenders and have it still be acceptable. An exception of course is if you’re entering the second grade and have minion bed sheets and a matching night-light, then you’re set.
3. Franzia/Bags of Wine
As cute has this was three years ago, dressing as three different colored light wines with your two best girls has officially fallen out of the spotlight. As crafty as this is, there have to be new costumes to test out. Have a go at “Netflix and chill” or blow people away with Hulu and commitment, either way, a better option.
4. Thing 1/Thing 2
Thing 1 and Thing 2 and their several variations have simply gotten “two” confusing. You hate to show up to a party and accidentally run up to who you thought was the other side of your duo, only to find out that’s actually the fourth Thing 2 dressed the exact same way. It’s also a cheap cop out against the beloved Dr. Seuss; do any of us actually know the story behind this dynamic pair? Probably not.
5. Cowgirl
Oh man. You like how your ripped jeans looked with your new flannel and you just so happen to be able to braid your hair into two cute side braids. This does not, I repeat, does NOT, make you a cowgirl. Unless you’re going to rent a horse and string up a lasso, leave this costume to the Wild West and just wear that outfit to class (minus the braids maybe).
6. Sports Player
Here we run into the classic jersey, backwards hat, and spandex with the socks you used to need for JV soccer. As comfy as this may be, it doesn’t do your inner sports fan justice and isn’t really Halloween-y unless you’re also going to wear a helmet, shoulder pads and carry around a football.
7. Red Solo Cup
For the amount of time it takes to put this costume together, it simply isn’t worth it. Besides the stacks of these at every party, girls seem to think we need a few extra lying around just in case. I’m pretty sure the guys can run out and grab a few more if that were to happen, so lets ditch the ping-pong ball necklaces and innovate a little.
So this Halloween if you end up wearing one of these, don’t sweat it, just give next year a second thought and change it up a little. Say maybe a dog, the cat in the hat, or dare one say, a whole bottle of wine? As long as you’re happy and safe, you’re good to go.