As Halloween quickly approaches, it is time to decide what to wear as a costume. Whether the job is handing out candy, toting little siblings around or going to a Halloween party with friends, a good costume is a must.
Here are a few costumes that can be created from items that most people already have in their closet, or might be easily borrowed from a friend. These costumes work for people of all ages, not just high schoolers, so if you need a last-minute costume for a sibling you want to take trick-or-treating, keep reading.
These costumes are extremely easy to put together, and they are cost effective as well.
1. Cowboy/Cowgirl:
All that is needed for this one is a flannel, a pair of jeans (preferably medium-wash), a hat and a pair of boots. A flashy belt buckle is a plus, and maybe even add one of those horses on a stick if there is one lying around at home. These are not essential but do help enhance the look.
2. Pirate:
Here, a bandana tied around the head with a flowy-sleeved shirt will work. Tight pants paired with boots is ideal for the bottom half. If they are lying around the house dying to be worn, a tri-tip hat, eye patch, hook or peg leg is an extra.
3. Zombie:
This one takes a little more effort. Find some old clothes in the closet that will not be needed again and beat them up a little. Cut some holes with scissors, splatter them with ketchup to imitate blood, and stomp on them in the dirt to get a good “living dead” effect. Here it would be good to use some makeup to pale the face, darken the eye sockets and paint on some gashes.
4. Hippie:
A tie-dye shirt paired with some bell bottoms might be found in the parents’ closet. Add those with a flowy skirt or light-washed high-waisted shorts round out the garb. Sandals and a headband complete the look. A bonus would be to add flowers, peace sign jewelry or a “Make love not peace” sign.
5. Cat:
This is a fairly easy one. Dress in all black and use eyeliner to draw whiskers on the cheeks. Ears and a tail are not a must, but do help polish it off. Either way, people will still know what the costume is.
6. Nerd:
Find a pair of suspenders and a button-up or polo shirt. Pair it with some glasses (real or fake) and high-waisted pants (can be pulled up to add to the effect), and it is good to go. Put some tape around the nosepiece of the glasses and carry around a textbook to look super nerdy.
