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Campus Survival: 9 Costumes Hiding in Your Closet

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Maty Swartz
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at WVWC chapter.

So, tonight is Halloween and you have nothing to wear. No fear! Here are 10 quick and easy costumes that can be found in your closet and embellished with a little craftiness:

1. Audrey Hepburn 

  • Little black dress
  • Black sunglasses
  • Flashy, retro black and white jewelry
  • Pearls (duh)
  • Black heels

2. Rosie the Riveter 

  • Chambray shirt
  • Red handkerchief
  • Jeans
  • Boots

3. Morton Salt Girl 

  • Yellow dress
  • White tights
  • Ballet flats
  • Umbrella

4. Risky Business 

  • White button-down
  • Spanks
  • White tube socks
  • Sun glasses

5. Biker Chick 

  • Black tee
  • Leather jacket
  • Black leggings
  • Black boots
  • Bandana headband

6. Scarecrow 

  • Flannel top
  • Floppy hat
  • Jeans
  • Boots
  • Creative makeup

7. Greek Goddess 

  • Sheet
  • Belt
  • Strappy sandals
  • Gold jewelry

8. Spooky Skeleton 

  • Little black dress
  • Creative make up
  • High heels
  • Flowers

9. Tacky Tourist 

  • Floral/ Hawaiian top
  • Socks and sandals
  • Hat
  • Camera
  • Bermuda shorts

Have a spooktacular weekend, collegiettes!

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Maty Swartz

WVWC '18

Maty recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC), and she couldn’t be more excited to return to the Her Campus family as a member of the Community Team.  Maty’s passion for writing has guided her through most of her adult life, and it eventually brought her to to the Her Campus Chapter Network as a Style Blogger for Her Campus WVWC. Maty would go on to become Campus Correspondent of her chapter, as well as an intern for Her Campus National and a Chapter Advisor.  Through her different roles at HC, Maty quickly fell in love with the mission and purpose of the Her Campus Chapter Network—and in her new role, Maty has the rare and coveted opportunity to do what she loves on a daily basis by working with a growing network of 360+ college chapters.    When Maty isn’t at the office, she’s usually out exploring, cooking some random recipe she found on Pinterest, or cuddling with her adorable corgi, Winnie.  Follow Maty on Twitter and Instagram !