As Halloween approaches, everyone is in a rush to create their perfect costume. If you’re scrambling for ideas, or want a low effort costume, here are 5 quick costumes that anyone can pull off.
The first costume is Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice made its way back on the big screen this year, marking 36 years since it was originally produced. If you want to dress up as this iconic trickster, use a pinstripe suit, preferably in the color white and black. Underneath this suit, wear a white button-up shirt. If you can’t find the suit, any black and white clothing creates the same effect. Add a black tie to finish the top part of the outfit. For the hairstyle, go for a green frizzy wig. If you are feeling bold, use green chalk hair. For makeup, cover yourself with white face paint and add darkened eyeshadow to create a ghastly look. Don’t forget to suit up with his obnoxious and sinister personality to really complete that outfit!
Looking for something a bit more girly? One simple, cute, and easily replicated costume is Sabrina Carpenter. Her aesthetic is feminine and fun and can be mimicked with any sequined or especially shiny clothes from your wardrobe. Look into buying some iconic white platform boots, as she is always seen wearing these at her concerts. Search in your closet, or a friend’s, for a cute shiny mini skirt and top. Consider adding a glitter corset on top with matching gloves to finish the outfit. For makeup, look into mimicking that iconic glowy skin and cut crease eye look with any makeup products you have at home. For cheek tint, consider using anything in the shade bold pink or delicate mauve. For hair, consider getting bangs, but only if you are up for a new permanent look! Although not everyone is a singer at heart, this look can make your pop star dreams come true!
If you are looking to dress up as something more scary, try being Samara from The Ring. This simple and classic costume will keep people on their toes during Halloween night! For the main item of clothing, use a long white gown with stains or rips on it to make it look tattered. Buy a long black wig, or style your hair to fall forward on your face, without rendering yourself blind, of course. For makeup, use powder to create a pale skin tone and add dark circles around the eyes to create a haunted look. When you actually walk, try to bend down and move slowly to portray Samara’s unsettling presence. Samara is known for her creepy soundtrack, so if you’re feeling ‘extra,’ consider carrying a speaker around playing the iconic samara ring.
Did your significant other pull a 180 on you, and instead of “Falling in love in October,” you fell out of love? No need to worry, because our next costume is all about getting that revenge. This bold look is known as the Queen of Hearts. The first piece of clothing is a red tutu skirt. Make a paper crown by using actual playing cards. Fold the top two corners of each playing card so they meet at the center. Do this for several cards and staple them in a line to create the crown. For a top, anything with card symbols, red, white, or black will work for her iconic style. Buy a silver heart chain and heart sash for accessories. For makeup, use white face paint, eyebrow liner to create a sharp look, red lipstick to make a heart on the center of your lips, and dark blue eyeshadow to finish the look! You will definitely be getting your revenge, but in a stylish way!
Looking for something iconic to do with a trio? Dressing as this sweet three is cute, comfy, and easily recognizable: Strawberry Shortcake, Plum Pudding, and Blueberry Muffin.
Strawberry Shortcake: Use a bright red polka dress. Any red dress with white accents could also work. Add a red beret or floppy hat on top for the garden-like vibe. Use striped green and white long socks or stockings. Find a white apron to go on top of the red outfit, creating the white on red strawberry image. For hair, use a strawberry shortcake wig, or create one of the iconic curly looks from any of her eras For makeup, add pink eyeshadow with hints of green on the tips of the eyes.
Blueberry Muffin: Use a light blue dress and add a purple belt to accent the outfit. Add a blue headband or bandana for a cute hairstyle. Find a blue cardigan to go on top of the dress. For shoes, socks, and accessories, anything that is garden green, blue or purple compliment her color pallet. For hair, use a blueberry muffin wig. For makeup, add blue eyeshadow and a winged-tip eyeliner. Remember, Blueberry is one of the more studious of the bunch, so it never hurts to carry around a book or notepad throughout the night!
Plum Pudding: Use a light purple tank top and dark purple skirt. Add in dark purple tights. Use a dark purple wig, or use hair-coloring spray and make sure it looks dark purple. Don’t forget, Plum wears her hair in one high ponytail, with little bangs, so get that slick back hairstyle super high. If you have any ballet slippers lying around, wear them as a call to Plum Pudding’s dance studio! Add dark purple leg warmers and striped green and white tights. For accents or accessories, plum is a silver girl, so leave those gold accessories behind on halloween night.
