It’s that time of year when everyone is relentlessly searching for the perfect Halloween costume. The real question is, why spend a ton of money on an outfit you will only wear one night of the year?
As always, Halloween costumes can be both super fun and a major hassle when you’re looking for the perfect one in the shortest amount of time. I’ve included some ideas and inspiration for both group and individual Halloween costumes to stand out this spooky season. Whether you want to go big or contribute the least effort possible, I included a costume option for you.
Beginning with the simple concept of movies, this one seems the most straightforward. Let your closet inspire you to think of a movie or conjure up your favorite movie character and look up a photo of their outfit.
From Disney cartoons to horror, there is always an easy costume option for this category. I predict one of the more trendy costumes this season will be the Princess Mia outfit inspired by the movie “Princess Diaries.” Add a crown, sunglasses and headphones to your favorite white top and denim skirt combo and you have an outfit.
A few more ideas could include Rapunzel, “Indiana Jones,” “Bob the Builder,” “Wonder Woman,” “Top Gun” or “The Wizard of Oz.”
Another creative and easy idea is to dress up as your favorite drink. Some people more popularly wear their favorite fancy cocktail but the concept could go either way.
For espresso and dirty martinis, look for simple green or brown-themed wardrobe pieces and top it off by carrying a martini glass. The martini outfit could also be a good pairing costume if you want to match your best friend.
On the other hand, look for common color themes in your closet and wear them as a beverage, for example, yellow for lemonade, red for Diet Coke and black and blue for Red Bull. Add a couple of accessories and voila!
If you and multiple friends are all stuck on what to wear, kill two birds with one stone and take one of these group costume ideas. Group costumes are the best of both worlds and make for great photo opportunities. For a group of three, bring back the famous band “Earth Wind and Fire.” For more than three, become the care bears, party animals or the entire cast of Mario Kart.
Halloween can be overrated and expensive, so keep it simple this year. Get creative by checking out your nearest thrift store or your roommate’s closet. Use this article to be inspired to curate your hottest homemade costume that will leave a lasting impression on everyone you meet.
