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Scrambling for a costume? You can throw these together on the DL before the party.

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Oct 31, 2016

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Six Outfits For Halloweekend On A Budget

As you know, money is tight for college kids when it comes to those leisure expenses. Likewise, that doesn't stop any of us from going all out to try to dress up for the all too well-known college halloweekend. From dynamic duo costumes, face paint, arts and crafts, and stereotypical costumes, there is something everyone can throw together from things in their closets- to running down to a small shop and grabbing something for a few bucks. Here are six of those quick DIY costumes you can try out for yourself:

1. Risky Business

One of the most iconic costumes on campus. Throw together a too-big-for-your-body button up, shades, high socks and some undergarments and you've got yourself some sexy risky business!

2. DIY Cat...or dog...or deer...or bunny...or...

Sure it's so stereotypical, but it's also simple. Wear regular clothes (color code them if you wish), throw some animal ears on (store bought or easily a Pinterest fix), and if you wish, you can even paint some face details too!

3. Frat boy

Okay, this wouldn't even be a college costume list if "frat boy" wasn't on it. If you don't have the articles of clothing for this, trust me, your guy friends definitely will. Throw a big button up on, some Bermuda shorts, your favorite pair of moccasins and a backward baseball cap and you are set to go. Both hilarious and cute!

4. Netflix and Chill?

Wanna get creative and artsy? Make these cute t-shirts! A great dynamic duo costume with your best chick (or guy friend, lets be real). After puffy paint (or vinyl letters if you want to splurge) and a night to dry, wear it with a pair of spandex and you've got yourself a conversation starter and a comfy outfit.

5. Alvin and the Chipmunks

Like Netflix and Chill, this is another amazing dynamic duo (group) costume! Big T-shirt, paint, and shoes...that's all you need! Trust me, these kinds of costumes are college party favorites.

6. Scarecrow (or farmer)

Plaid is a fall favorite. Throw it together with jeans, boots, and a (straw) hat and you can be a farmer! Throw on a stitched smile and eye socket patches and you're one party ready scarecrow!

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Six Outfits For Halloweekend On A Budget

Scrambling for a costume? You can throw these together on the DL before the party.

1. Risky Business

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3. Frat boy

4. Netflix and Chill?

5. Alvin and the Chipmunks

6. Scarecrow (or farmer)

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All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

You know that all of these things apply to you. You'll just never tell.

I get it... I'm pale.

1. At least I can't lose you in a crowd!

2. Oh my goodness your skin is like glow-in-the-dark.

3. Can't you just get fake tan?

4. Do you tan or just burn?

5. Your kids are going to look like Casper the Friendly Ghost!

6. *holds arm against your arm* Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. *holds pale arm against another pale arm* Aw, at least you're darker than her!

8. I laid out by the pool almost every day over break!

9. I haven't used sunscreen since I was, like, five.

10. *adjusts selfie lighting to their face* Oops, where'd you go??

11. *after working out* Your face is SO red!

12. *wears white* Look! You're all one color!

13. You need to get some sun.

14. Aren't you excited for summer?

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4. Taking a million 0 credit classes:

5. When there's a paper due the next day, but you have to attend yet another concert in order to pass a 0 credit class:

6. When your friends try to encourage you after a performance, even though you are criticizing everything in your mind:

7. Knowing that there's always that one professor during juries:

8. The oh-so-attractive band/choir uniforms:

9. Realizing that a college campus is maybe not the best atmosphere to finish your latest composition:

10. Hearing "Oh, you sing opera? I LOVE Phantom of the Opera!" for the hundredth time:

11. When people think finals week is a breeze for you.

12. When you're drowning in the stress that comes with 18+ credits (and not to mention all those 0 credit classes) and people ask you how you are:

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6. holds arm against your arm Look how much darker I am compared to you!

7. holds pale arm against another pale arm Aw, at least you're darker than her!

10. adjusts selfie lighting to their face Oops, where'd you go??

11. after working out Your face is SO red!

12. wears white Look! You're all one color!