Oh, the joys of Halloween and the dreadful process of deciding on a costume. Picking out what you will dress as for a maximum of five hours takes originality, research, possibly some tears, and not to mention a chunk of change. In order to help with the Halloween costume struggle, I have compiled a list of Halloween costume ideas that can considered DIY or can more than likely be purchased from your local benefit shop.
1. Tweedledee and Tweedledum
What you'll need: a yellow shirt, red shorts/skirt, a blue tie, a red hat, and a friend. Seriously, how easy is that? Best dynamic duo ever! Here's a picture from Disney for reference purposes.
2. Starbucks...because what's hotter than coffee?
What you'll need: a white dress, paper bags or cardboard, white paper, a maker, and a printer. Buy the dress from your local Good-Will or thrift shop, print the Starbucks emblem, and the rest from wherever has the best deals. Be sure to write "Extremely hot" on the holder and there's major bonus points if you misspell your name! 
3. Dog filter
You use it everyday (don't deny it), so why not on Halloween too? What you'll need: light and dark brown face paint, and brown dog ears. Grab a friend and make it a pack with white and black paint for the Dalmatian friend. You'll probably have to walk around with your tongue out, though.
4. Damian
What you'll need: A blue hoodie, jeans, black sunglasses, and a sign (we all know what the sign says). Bonus points if you find someone at the party who really doesn't ever go there.
5. Miss Universe and Miss Almost Universe
The most devastating and most hilarious moment of 2016 was hands down when Miss Universe was crowned twice. Grab a friend and one of you be Miss Columbia and the other Miss Philippines. What you'll need: a blue dress, a gold dress, a sash for each, and one crown. 
6. Kermit
Is it really your business? Probably not. What you'll need: a green dress or shirt, black leggings, a cup of tea, and an insulting, but funny, sign. Example: "I see your costume is made of lingerie, cat ears and heels. But that's none of my business."
7. Biggie Smalls and Lil Wayne
This one is obviously for Bigs and Littles. It may be a little difficult to find pieces of the costumes, but Biggie for sure needs a crown and Lil Wayne needs dreads and tear drop tattoos.
Hopefully, these costumes can give you some ideas, or at least get your creativity flowing. Let's be honest, this Halloween we really don't need another Minnie Mouse, cat, superhero, or deer.
