This was my first Halloweekend as a freshman at Virginia Tech, and I am pleased to say that the costumes did not disappoint. I’m already thinking about what to wear next year. Here are some of my favorites and how to recreate them:
- Kiss, Marry, Kill
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This is the perfect trio costume, and I thought it was super creative. All you’ll need is three best friends: one in a red dress with lipstick marks to accessorize, another in a white dress with a veil or bouquet, and the last friend in a black dress with fake blood to seal the deal.
- Mermaid man and barnacle boy
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This costume is the best of both worlds for the duo that can’t decide between a silly costume or a cute one. Mermaid Man will need an orange top with a purple bra or bikini top over it, black shorts, and purple starfish makeup. Barnacle Boy should wear a red top, blue bandana around their neck, and black shorts. Feel free to accessorize further with Barnacle Boy’s sailor hat or Mermaid Man’s pink slippers.
- Russell from “Up”
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This one doesn’t require a group, but other characters from the movie could be incorporated if you like. Russell’s costume needs khaki shorts and a matching shirt complete with a sash full of wilderness scout patches. You could accessorize further with an orange bandana around your neck and a baseball cap.
- Queen of hearts
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This is by far one of the cutest costumes on this list. Queen of Hearts is easily done in head to toe red and black. Try it with a corset top, tutu skirt, a crown and her signature makeup. You can even tuck some playing cards into your top or skirt.
- Duck Dynasty
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If you’re not looking for a sexy costume but still want to make a statement, going as the Duck Dynasty cast with a group of friends may be perfect for you. You’ll need everything camo, of course, accompanied by fake beards and duck call necklaces.
- The lorax
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Saving the best for last, consider going as The Lorax next Halloween. You could recruit some friends to be The Onceler and some of the Truffula-dwelling animals or shine all on your own. For this costume, you’ll need to be dressed entirely in orange and wear a massive blonde fake mustache (eyebrows too). You may even want to bring a fake plant as a prop since he speaks for the trees.
