Halloween! The spookiest of all holidays, but unarguably one of the most fun. You can dress up as anything you want and take on a different personality for the night, you get candy, and there’s no obligation to visit your relatives! We couldn’t make a better holiday if we tried!
While Halloween, guys and ghouls, is creepy crawly fun for all, after spending $20 on a hot, itchy wig and another $40-60 on a poorly fitted outfit made of a plastic-esque material that you’ll most likely never wear again, your bank account can begin to feel terror from the Ghost of Card Decline. Here are some kooky, creative, and classic looks for Halloween this year that are cheap and creative. Embrace your crafty side!
Amelia Earhart
Just get a brown leather jacket, any structured pant, boots, and aviators and BAM! You’re the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean!
Spy
The jacket section has a TON of black leather jackets, a trench coat works even better. Wear all black and some kick-butt boots, as well as some killer shades and you’re ready to get some insider information!
Vampire Beauty Queen/King:
Go to the Special Occasions section and pick out a poofy 1980’s-esque dress or a nice suit (or use something fancy you already own). Get some vampire teeth and maybe a little bit of fake blood for dramatic effect and you’re a vampire beauty queen/king! I’m not sure biting people will lead you to win Miss/Mr. Congeniality however…
Frankenstein:
Wear some torn up clothes (go to the thrift store so you don’t have to tear up perfectly good clothes you like) and put on green face makeup and make yourself have screws in your head by making one of the following. 1) Remove pads from earmuffs and attached Styrofoam squares you’ve painted grey to it. (This way you can still hear people and your ears won’t be burning after 20 minutes of wearing earmuffs inside.) 2) Hot glue bobby pins or barrettes to Styrofoam squares you’ve painted grey and wear the ‘screws’ as a hair accessory. Easy Frankenstein!
Wine Mom:
Purchase some ‘Mom jeans’, a frilly blouse, and some shape-up looking sneakers and carry around a wine class. (Plastic is more practical, most dollar stores have plastic cups that look like champagne glasses that will totally work.) Besides, being a Mom is hard work.
Suburban Dad:
Cargo shorts and a white T-shirt with some sort of obscure graphic design on the front is sure to do the trick. Make sure you wear your socks and sandals to really complete the look. Bonus points if you make your own beer belly and wear a very distressed baseball cap.
Greaser:
A clean white T-shirt, jeans or a pencil skirt, converse or kitten heels and a leather jacket will transport you straight into “Grease” or “The Outsiders” instantaneously. Be sure to put plenty of grease in your hair or rat it til the break of dawn.
1970’s Hippie:
Just find any floral dress with bell sleeves or a groovy tie-dye shirt and some bell bottom jeans and you’re good to go. Straighten you hair (optionally add extensions) and wear a headband to complete a look that's “totally rad man”.
1980’s Workout Video Star:
Get yourself a neon colored sweatshirt. If getting or wear a leotard is not possible or comfortable, just get some good old fashioned leggings. Don’t forget leg warmers and a thick headband. Tease your hair til it reaches the heavens.
1990’s Grunge Band Member:
All you need is a flannel shirt, dark skinny jeans, and some fierce boots. If possible, wear your hair long and straight (extensions are your friend) or in crazy cute space buns… Don’t forget a choker and if desired, an instrument. Be sure to be super existential and deep the whole night. Stick it to the man!
Pajama Party:
Get a cheesy pajama set, put your hair in two pigtails or a braid and purchase one of those plastic hats from the dollar store that has that little string that goes under your chin and ta da! You’re a pajama party. Optional: carry a pillow and try to start a pillow fight.
Cowgirl/Cowboy:
A flannel, boot cut jeans and some cowboy boots make for a super easy farmhand-like look.
Zombie Bride/Groom:
Thrift stores always have wedding dresses, so buy one of those (or wear a suit if you’d prefer). Do some really cool zombie make-up and you’re ready to get married (if you don’t bite your spouse-to-be first).
A Stereotypical ‘Nerd’:
Find the perfectly nerdy argyle sweater, some slacks or a skirt, and put tape on the frames of some glasses and you’re ready to tell your friends all about quantum physics and the importance of reducing nuclear waste.
There you have it! I hope this helps you if you're struggling with what the heck to be for Halloween this year. When in doubt, get creative!
