11 DIY Cheap Costumes For College Couples
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11 DIY Cheap Costumes For College Couples

Halloween Is About Having Fun, Not Breaking The Bank

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11 DIY Cheap Costumes For College Couples
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Nearing the end of October, one of college kids favorite holidays is around the corner, and by that I mean Halloween. What's not to love about Halloween? You get to dress up however you want, there are always endless party options, the change in weathers, scary stories that give you a thrill, fun fall movies, candy, and much more. But there is a stress, which is deciding what to be, how to dress it up, and most importantly, how to pay for it. College students are already broke enough as it is and buying costumes can be inconvenient. But from my own experience, there is nothing you can't find using a couple bucks at hobby lobby, the darkest places in your closet, and a quick trip to the nearest thrift store. So, here's what you can be with your significant other, or closest BFF, without breaking the bank (and most of these have been tested by yours truly):

1. High School Heroes:

That old letterman and pom pom's in the closet have collected enough dust, break them out for a Halloween throwback Thursday.

2. Lumberjacks:

Pull out your favorite flannels, stick on some boots and pick up a toy axe to be a local lumberjack this season.

3. Tacky Vacationers:

Nothing says tacky like your Dad's Hawaiian shirts and a lei.

4. Meredith/Derek/Cristina:

Any Grey's Anatomy fan would appreciate this one, hit up your friend who is in Nursing school for the essentials to this costume.

5. Scarecrows:

A floppy hat, some face paint and an old button up can help make you a scarecrow this season.

6. Clinton Vs. Trump:

This one should be rather popular this season, you can dress up like extreme fans or even the politicians themselves through some business wear.

7. Mr./Mrs./Miss America:

Red, white, and blue, how free are you? Pull out all the paint and those Old Navy shirts your Mom won't stop buying you every summer.

8. Super frat & Super srat:

Be as stereotypical as you can in your outfit and use your fraternity/sorority flags for a cape!

9. Farmer and a Flower:

This is my favorite costume I have done, a pair of overall's and a homemade bra covered in flowers from Hobby Lobby, throw on your boots and you'll look like you belong in a garden.

10. Woody and Jessie:

The hats to these costumes are cheap and at any Walmart or party store, put on some boots and a flannel and call it a day.

11. Popcorn and Candy:


Like the 100th day of school you used to celebrate in elementary school, just buy the supplies and glue it to a shirt. I did this once and even made a red and white tu-tu for the popcorn bucket. Very simple, and very different.

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