If you’re one of the few who put homework before Halloween, then 13 days from now, you might be out of luck when you go to Party City to buy a costume. That’s when these do-it-yourself Halloween costumes will come in handy. You’re welcome.
Mary Poppins
If you can sing “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” Mary Poppins is the costume for you. All you need is a big purse, a black skirt, an umbrella, black heels, a white shirt, a bowtie, a Victorian hat and white gloves (if you want).
And one of the best parts about this costume is that it’s great for a couple who wants to match. While the girl can be Mary Poppins, the boy can be Bert. All that’s needed for Bert are: black shoes, black pants, a button down shirt, a vest, suspenders (if you want) and a chimney sweep.
Carmen Sandiego
Some of the funniest costumes are ones that tap into your childhood, and why not choose a costume that is not overdone? If you remember the game “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?” this is a simple Halloween costume for you. Bring Carmen Sandiego to life. All a girl needs are: a black outfit, a red jacket, black gloves, big sunglasses and a red or brown colored top hat.
Cereal Killer
Now, if you love Halloween costumes that make people think, try this one. Be a “cereal killer” this year. Wear all black and buy boxes of cereal and plastic knives from the Dollar Store. Glue the empty boxes with knives stabbed into them and pieces of cereal to your clothes. It’s creative and cheap and a man or woman can wear this costume.
Chick Magnet
Another easy costume that requires you to wear all black is the “chick magnet.” All you have to do is cut out chicks (baby birds) from yellow paper and glue them to your clothing. It’s that simple and it may actually help you attract a “chick.”
“Bridesmaids”
If you’re in a sorority and like the idea of a group costume, why not be the bridesmaids from the movie “Bridesmaids?” Five girls can wear pink dresses and heels, while the sixth girl wears a white dress with a pink sash. The “wedding dress” doesn’t have to be fancy, or even long. It just needs to be white. And don’t forget to pose like the girls in the movie poster.
Hopefully, most of the items required for these costumes are already in your closet. If not, thrift stores are great places to look. They always sell hidden treasures that are sure to help you win the costume contest at Spooktacular in the Flight Deck on Oct. 29.
Have a Happy Halloween, NSU.
