No need to break the bank or dress like a healthcare worker with loose morals this Halloween! Here are a few budget friendly ideas that can be put together at the last minute that will have your fellow party goers in stitches. Bonus, no itchy make-up or uncomfortable shoes required.
Ceiling Fan: This costume plays off the idea of a sports “fan,” but with a twist. Wear a t-shirt with the words “Go Ceiling!” or “Ceilings Rule!” written across it. You can add pom-poms or a foam finger to complete the look.
What You’ll Need:
- Plain t-shirt
- Marker or iron-on letters
- Pom-poms or a foam finger (optional)
Social Butterfly: The “social butterfly” costume combines the idea of a butterfly with social media. You can wear butterfly wings, which can be made from cardboard and painted, or you can pick up a cheap pair from a costume store. Then, attach the logos of different social media platforms to your outfit (on your shirt, wings, or a headband).
What You’ll Need:
- Butterfly wings (you can make them with cardboard or buy an inexpensive pair)
- Social media icons (print out logos from Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc.)
- Tape or safety pins to attach logos
Cereal Killer: Why is it funny? For the spelling-impaired, it’s cereal (Frosted Flakes), not serial (Ted Bundy). Attach small cereal boxes to your t-shirt using tape or safety pins. Then, decorate the boxes with plastic knives sticking out of them and add a little fake blood (or red paint) for a comedic horror twist.
What You’ll Need:
- Old t-shirt (preferably a plain one or with a playful design)
- Mini cereal boxes (you can empty them for less weight)
- Fake blood (or red marker/paint)
- Plastic knives
- Tape or safety pins
Happy Halloween!
