Halloween can be tricky for girls. It seems like the only options are lingerie bunny costumes or a shapeless Crayola monstrosity. Everything costs a million dollars, and shopping takes time you don't have. You want to look like a girl without giving everything away, you want to look cute without breaking the bank, and you need something quick and easy because that's all you have time for, or, let's be honest, you've waited to the last minute. Here are some options that should help you out:
1. Bandit: for when you forgot to find a costume
What you'll need:
- Striped shirt
- Black pants
- Mask: make one by cutting up an old black t-shirt
- Black converse (any black or white shoes will work)
- Optional: money bag (print and
2. Deer: for when you want to experiment with makeup
What you'll need:
- Brown clothes
- Antlers (I've seen people use twigs)
- Youtube makeup tutorial
- Optional: a boyfriend dressed in camo
3. Gumball Machine: for the artsy girl
What you'll need
- A dress
- Pom poms
- Glue gun
- Felt
4. Scarecrow: for when you’re feeling basic
What you'll need:
- Plaid shirt
- Jeans or overalls
- Braids
- Sunhat
5. Pineapple: for when you want a group costume
- Yellow dress or T-shirt
- Black Marker
- Stem made out of green felt
- Optional: a bunch of friends dressed as watermelon, pineapple, and grapes6. Rosie the Riveter: for when you’re feeling that feminist fire
What you'll need:
- Red bandana
- Rolled up denim shirt
- Jeans
- Boots
7. Life with Lemons: for your ironic side
8. Wednesday Addams: for your spookier side
What you'll need:
- Black dress
- White, collared shirt
- Braids and a middle part
- Pale makeup
- Optional: black knee-highs and chunky black boots
9. Audrey Hepburn: for when you’re feeling classy
What you'll need:
- Black dress
- Pearls
- Tiara
- Optional: Tiffany's bag and cat eye sunglasses
10. Velma: for the 90’s kid
What you'll need:
- Orange turtle neck
- Red skirt
- Glasses
- Works best with short brown hair
11. Alice and Wonderland: for your literary side
What you'll need:
- Blue dress
- White apron
- Black hair ribbon
- White tights
- Black shoes
12. Mary Poppins: for when you’re the mom of the group
What you'll need:
- Black or blue skirt
- White button down
- Red ribbon or bowtie
- Optional: umbrella, carpet bag, and hat
13. Risky Business: for when you just want to wear your pajamas
What you'll need:
- Oversized white button down
- Boxers
- White ankle socks
- Sunglasses (Ray-Ban or Ray-Ban knockoffs are best)
- oOptional: trophy
