With Halloween right around the corner, it is time to retire the cat costumes for something more original. Whether you are staying in or going out, you can still have a fun costume that is picture-perfect.
Here are five last-minute costume ideas that are in your closet or that you can buy without breaking the bank.
Princess costumes
With a white dress you can go as Princess Leia by adding her iconic space buns. For those who aren’t “Star Wars” fans, the same dress can be used for Princess Mia from “The Princess Diaries.” Add sunglasses and wired headphones for a quick transformation into Mia Thermopolis. Both outfits are simple, yet recognizable.
A tiara, sunglasses and headphones can be found on Amazon for about $25. To elevate the look, add white gloves for $7.
Couple costume
This next look is best if you already have it in your closet, as it can get expensive to assemble from scratch. Mary Santiago and Joey Parker from “Another Cinderella Story” make for a creative and original couple’s costume.
The masquerade ball scene from the movie is perfect for Halloween; Mary wears a long red dress with ruffles, paired with red heels and a masquerade mask. Joey wears a suit and a hat. If the outfit is already in your closet, the only item you’ll need to buy is a mask, which costs about $6 on Amazon.
Group costume
For a group costume, try “Alvin and the Chipmunks.” The costume costs about $18 on Amazon and Walmart for the shirt and accessories, depending on which chipmunk you choose.
A plain red, blue or green shirt can be found at a craft store or Walmart. For Alvin, use tape to create his classic “A,” or skip it altogether and just wear the red shirt. Those dressing as Simon can add black glasses, which can be found on Amazon or possibly in their own closet. To go above and beyond, make ears out of a headband and felt fabric.
Funny but simple
An Adam Sandler-inspired outfit is an easy choice. Baggy clothes, “dad” shirts with funky patterns or plaid, and basketball shorts can be found at a thrift store for less than $20.
The costume is not only funny, but also comfortable and effortless to put together. If you don’t want to thrift the costume, go to your dad’s closet and steal his clothes — then you have an authentic outfit.
Trendy
A trendier costume idea is dressing as characters from Subway Surfers. Students can keep it simple by going as Jake or Tricky. Jake wears a hat and a white hoodie layered with a denim vest, jeans and sneakers. Tricky’s look includes a white tank top, red beanie, baggy jeans and glasses. Most pieces can be thrifted, ordered from Amazon or borrowed from a friend. While simple, the costume remains fun and creative.
If you own most of it, you can get cheap accessories for about $20 on Amazon or Walmart.
