Thursday, 11 October 2012 01:02
College Budget: Halloween Costumes for the Low-Budget Gamecock
Written by Michelle Phan
Kristmar Muldrow
Unlike most places in the world, Halloween isn’t just a one-day event at USC. In Columbia, Halloween means an extravagant, four-day costume-fest. Unfortunately, though, we can’t all afford to wear a new, glitzy costume each night. We all want jaws to drop when strutting our costumes into parties, but don’t want to do the same when checking our bank accounts. Here are a couple of inexpensive costume ideas for guys and girls living on a college budget.
Ladies, even though the whole animal look is completely overplayed, I guarantee that at some point you’ve donned a pair of kitten or bunny ears due to a lack of ample planning time. So you ask, how can I make such an overdone theme appear to be original? First, throw on your usual animal attire. Then take a large cardboard box and cut out a heart. Paint the cutout red, and after letting it dry, paint on the white logo letters of what all you ’90s kids know as none other than the TY tag on Beanie Babies. Punch a hole into one corner of the heart and thread enough white ribbon through it so you can wear it around your neck. Voila, you have turned a mundane costume into your own unique tribute to our generation!
Estimated cost: $5 – $10
Since the close of the London 2012 Olympics, everyone’s been buzzing about both Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps (especially the female population). So guys, why not dress up as either Olympian this Halloween? On a plain white swim cap, write either “PHELPS” or “LOCHTE” in all caps on one side and “USA” on the other. Then, slap on a temporary Olympics tattoo on one of your biceps. If you can’t find some fake Olympiad ink, use skin-safe face paint to paint yourself into a celebrity. Put on a swimsuit (preferably a Speedo) and hang a pair of goggles around your neck. The girls will be sure to love your gold medal–worthy costume.
Estimated cost: $10 – $15
So you and your “better” half have decided to match this year, and you’re looking for something more tasteful than Ice-T and Coco. Not a problem. All she needs is a dress, tiara and fairy wings. Cut a piece of white paper into the shape of a tooth and stick it to the front of the dress (duct tape is best for weathering party hopping). For your guy, use a lab coat, lab mask and toothbrush. Stick the toothbrush into a frocket so it can easily be seen.
P.S. If you’re feeling generous, bring a few single bills to further legitimize your “tooth fairy” theme.
Estimated cost (both costumes): $25 – $35
Guys or gals, a superhero is always a great go-to, affordable idea. To pull off the look, all you need is a piece of fabric long enough for a cape, a logo’d T-shirt (found at any local Wal-Mart or Spencer’s Gifts) of your designated superhero and a cheap mask. This costume can be glitzed up in several ways but can also just be a cheap, easy-to-make outfit when you’re on the run. For an extra touch, cut out your own symbol and make up your own superhero with super-partying abilities.
Estimated Price: $10 – $15
So if you find yourself short on cash or creativity this fall as you celebrate this multiday, scandalous holiday, try out one of these easy-to-make costumes. If you’re having trouble finding any of the essentials for your costumes, don’t hesitate to try dollar stores or thrift shops. With just a little bit of creativity, you can turn an old shirt or an overdone idea into a one-of-a-kind outfit that will stand out in any party, even if it is on a tight college budget.
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