Every year for Halloween across the country people spend months preparing for the chance to dress up and outshine their friend. Coincidentally, every year people tend to forget about costumes until laste minute. So for everyone out there who is in the second boat, here are some last minute Halloween costumes you can do from your closet or mostly from your closet, with a small cost for parts.
1. Greaser
Danny Zuko’s signature look is not that hard to pull off. Get some black jeans (or leggings!) and a leather jacket. Pop on some shades and flex a little bit.
2. Country Girl
Grab that flannel and braid your hair back. If you have a hat that you think adds to the effect, or a pair of cowboy boots you never get to wear, throw those in as well.
3. Sadness from Inside Out
This look can be easily completed with a pair of blue jeans, a white sweater and big glasses. If you want to paint your face blue or get a wig, you can, or you can just explain yourself all night.
4. 80’s Lady
I’m sure that your parents have something they’ll be willing to let you borrow for the weekend. They have to admit the old pantsuit they’re keeping isn’t coming back into fashion anytime soon (sorry Hillary).
5. Athlete
If you played a sport in high school this one is easy. You grab one of your old jerseys, put it on and talk about your stats all night.
6. Frat Boy
If you have a male friend who is approximately the same size as you (at least enough that his shorts won’t be falling off of you all night) borrow some cargo shorts and a button up shirt. Or, you can buy all of your own frat gear, which could be cute with some changes. Add a backwards baseball cap if you’re feeling it.
7. Dancing Girl Emojis
Grab a friend who is also cheap and bad at planning, coordinate this one together. Get a pair of black shorts and a back v-neck each, optional headband with two black ears (maybe they’re ears? Apple can’t decide). This is easiest if you and your friend are both blond, but not necessary.
8. Rosie the Riveter
Want to look cute and be empowering? Rosie is here for you. Grab a pair of blue jeans, a jean shirt and a red bandanna. Believe in yourself and you’ve got the look down. Awaken your inner Leslie Knope and let’s see you out flex the greaser in the corner.
9. Cat
Of course, the cat had to make it onto this list. The original poor planner costume of all black with cat ears from Dollar General. Draw those whiskers on with your eye liner. Own it.
10. Duck Dynasty
Grab a t-shirt, a pair of jeans, a bandanna and some sunglasses. Feel free to add a camo accent to any of the previously listed. Then, get yourself a bundle of yarn and craft yourself a magnificent beard.
11. Risky Business
Pretty much the same deal as the frat boy, but forgo the pants. Imitate Tom Hanks by sliding into every room in your white button up shirt and socks, singing your heart out. Isn’t that what Halloween is all about?
