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Deciding what to be for Halloween might just be one of the hardest social decisions a college student has to make. You want to be cute, but not boring. You want to be creative, but you also want people to know who you are. You also need to take into account how cold it will be, how much you’ll have to walk and how dirty where you are going will be. Not to mention, the cost and delivery dates to get all the pieces (thank goodness for Amazon Prime).
It’s almost hilarious how much pressure we put on ourselves for the perfect costume. Halloween isn’t just your average party — it’s the one night of the year when anything is possible. It’s also the one night when your homebody friend braves the college social scenes. It’s one of the most unique and memorable nights of college, where the pressure for the perfect costume comes from. So, to get some last-minute Halloween costume ideas, here is what 15 college students are wearing for Halloween this year.
- Little Red Riding Hood: Dani, 21, University of Pennsylvania
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For a more edgy, unique take on the classic Little Red Riding Hood costume, try a cape, corset, and leather pants.
- Golfer and Caddy Couples Costume: Hannah, 20, Florida State University
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If you want to try out a costume like Hannah and her S.O., try a pleated skirt, caddy hat, and sweater vest for that golfer-chic look.
- Hannah Montana: Madalynn, 20, University of Kansas
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Disney Channel / Disney+ Live out your childhood dreams like Madalynn is this Halloween with a sequin top, neon belt, and metallic pants. After all, ~this is the life, hold on tight~.
- Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany’s: Samantha, 22, University of Kansas
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Wear an LBD, pearl necklace, and mini crown to pretend you’re Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf in her Old Hollywood dream sequences.
- Harley Davidson Biker Group Costume: Courtney, 21, Illinois State University
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A leather jacket and leather pants are likely things you already have in your closet, so that means all you’ll need is a Harley Davidson tee to complete this costume!
- Chucky’s Bride: Marlana, 21, Michigan State University
- Alice from Don’t Worry Darling: Kaidyn, 20, University of Kansas
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Go full ‘50s housewife in a floral dress, heels, and hair bow for the full look. (Let’s just hope your Halloween night isn’t as dramatic as the Don’t Worry Darling off-screen drama.)
- Annabeth Chase from Percy Jackson: Abby, 20, University of Kansas
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Wear a leather jacket, belt, and Camp Half-Blood shirt to become the ultimate badass like Abby this Halloween. Easy peasy!
- Queen Dagmar from Disenchantment: Phoebe, 21, Michigan State University
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Channel goddess vibes like Phoebe with a long dress, gladiator sandals, and gold jewelry.
- y2K Trophy Wife: Mady, 20, University of Kansas
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Go full Amy Poehler from Mean Girls in a velour tracksuit, Uggs, and fun Y2K accessories (sunglasses are a must, and you likely already have them in your closet).
- Black Swan: Grace, 21, Tulane University
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Hopefully, your Halloween night doesn’t end up like the movie. Buy a black leotard and tutu and you are all set!
- Blair Waldorf from Gossip Girl: Alison, 22, University of Kansas
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The CW Go full Queen Bee like Alison is this Halloween with a plaid skirt and white button down to look just like Blair Waldorf. Plus, you can’t forget her signature headband.
- Cupid: Phylicia, 20, Michigan State University
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Go edgy with a red corset to become cupid this Halloween — and you can’t forget the wings and bow and arrow!
- Flapper: Sami, 22, University of KAnsas
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It is the Roaring 2020s, after all. Get a fringe dress, opera gloves, and a pearl necklace to recreate this timeless look.
- Catwoman: Zoe, 21, Tulane University
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Go sleek and sexy in a black bodysuit and boots. And of course, you can’t forget the cat ears!
