Tis the season to get spooky as we all bolt to any available pop up hole-in-the-wall or the infamous Party City, scavenging for last minute details for our costumes or better yet, the whole ensemble all together. This is more than just your average what not to wear article but how to avoid the mistakes of people past. Whether you are fixing those last minute touches or still trying to figure it out, here are some things to dodge this Hallow's Eve.

1. Cat ears.

Everyone's done them, they're convenient and really simple. Strive for more than that this year! You've got the potential to be more than just another catty girl; there's too many of them anyways.

2. Police officer.

Another overplayed costume that was so circa 2013. Sexy nurses and firefighters, we're looking at you too. I think its best we should let the dachshunds have this one.

3. Sexy Pennywise.

Heard this was happening and the answer is no, Pennywise. This shouldn't be real or on your list of possible costumes. I'm not really sure how you would make a sexy Pennywise but after last year's clown incidents of them showing up around neighborhoods last season, we should leave the clowns there. This is what nightmares are made of and there is nothing sexy about a five-head. And if you do decide to do this you'll float too...

4. Last season characters.

If you missed your chance to be one of many, this is not the year to make it up. Nothing more terrifying rolling up to the party to find someone wearing the same outfit as you! I know... tragic. As cute as she is, I think Harley Quinn is very much like a star that shown too bright and is just burned out.

5. More than just the costume.

There are more things to remember on Halloween than just the costume. I would highly recommend comfortable shoes, but I also completely understand the searing need to wear those pumps you've had shoved at the bottom of your closet waiting for the right moment. I would also consider some forms of waterproof makeup and the use of setting spray. It's Florida and we do not want to end up like the witch in the Wizard of Oz melting with makeup streaming down cause you know, that's cute.

6. Have a plan.

You don't want to go out without a little preparation and I'm talking about more than your outfit! Do not forget to grab something to eat. There is nothing more awful than vomiting on your shoes or ending your night around a toilet (not that I can relate or anything). Have a game plan for your ride whether it is a DD or Uber. However, know what other modes of transportation there are to get around like the $5 Cab that takes you to two stops anywhere as long as you have your FSU card on you. Your tuition does technically pay for this so why not USE it instead of having the Uber surge haunt your bank account (850-999-9999 you'll thank me later). Lastly, bring anything that you need to touch up your makeup, outfit, breath, etc. and just because it's the Night of the Living Dead does not mean that you have to be one of them.

7. And MOST IMPORTANTLY Don't Be a Jim.

Effort goes a long way and people live for originality. So don't cut yourself short and kill it this Halloween with your costume with these few guidelines.