If you’re like me, dressing up for Halloween is a nice idea, but putting in a lot of time and money into a costume is not something that you’re willing to do. Not to mention, you didn’t even decide what you were going to be for Halloween until a few days prior. Luckily, the Her Campus team is here to help put together a last-minute costume that will save you time and money while ensuring that you still look incredibly cute (because that’s always the most important thing about Halloween anyways, right?).
Boxer
This is a great costume for any girl who doesn’t want to put in too much work. All you need is a black sports bra, black athletic shorts (high-waist shorts work as well), and remember your chiffon kimono that was really in this summer? Use it as your robe! You can also purchase a satin kimono from La Senza or Victoria Secret! Add some purple and black eye shadow under one of your eyes to create a faux black eye, and you’re set!
Mermaid
No last-minute type of girl wants to even attempt to recreate a mermaid fin. Thankfully, with this alternative, you don’t have to! Just rock a shimmery bandeau from American Apparel (or one of your strapless bather tops) and, if you would like, glue some seashells on your top from a craft or dollar store. Pair the bandeau with a simple high-waist green skirt, then add some eye jewels and glitter around your eyes. Finish the look with beach waves and dewy makeup (i.e. use highlighters and luminisers, girls)!
Twin Emoji
This is a great and easy option if you wanted to dress up with a friend! Purchase matching black body suits from American Apparel in uptown Waterloo and pair them with nude tights (or if you’re comfortable going bare legged, go for it)! The girls in this photo used black tulle (which can be purchased at any craft store or dollar store) and twisted it to make it look like a bow. The iPhone emoji twins, however, wear black bunny ears. Cut some bunny-shaped ears out of black construction paper and glue them on a black headband. Finish the costume with a cute pair of black heels or booties!
Moon
One of my good friends made her own twist on this Olsen twin moon costume last year, and it looked awesome! Cut out a crescent-shaped moon out of cardboard, paint it silver, and add some sparkle if you’d like. Glue the moon to an elastic headband and pair the headpiece with a simple white dress. My friend paired her headpiece with a white lose- fitted t-shirt dress, which I really liked since her costume looked kind of boho-esque. You could probably even wear an over sized white t-shirt or a top with tights if you don’t own any white dresses. Or really anything shimmery. Finally, purchase some silver face paint and paint around your eyes like Mary Kate. You could also just apply a lot of silver or white eye shadow around your eyes to get a similar look with less maintenance.
Regina George
Last but not least, it’s every girl’s favorite high school Queen Bee, Regina George! This costume is funny, easy, and involves not spending any money (if you don’t mind giving up one of your tank tops, that is). All you need to do is cut two holes into a plain white cami, and you’re done! You can wear a purple bra like Regina’s if you have one, but people will most likely still recognize who you are without one. Finish your outfit with skinny jeans and heels. You could also try to channel your inner Regina by saying things like, “stop trying to make fetch happen” and, “so you agree… you think you’re really pretty”.
Costumes may not come easily to all of us, but these last-minute DIYs are sure to save you in a pinch!