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5 Last Minute Halloween Costumes That Anyone Can Pull Off

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Winthrop chapter.

It’s almost spooky season, Collegiettes, and we all know what that means! 

It’s time for Hocus Pocus and Halloweentown on replay, baking Halloween cookies, and using our annual excuse to dress up in costume! But let’s face it – we’re all ballin’ on a budget. Quick, easy, cheap and most of all CUTE last-minute DIY Halloween costumes are what we all need in our lives to help us live out our dreams on the spookiest night of the year.

1. Netflix and Chill

As college students, one of our favorite things to do when we are procrastinating is to “Netflix and chill.” Name something cuter than these super easy best friend costumes!

Items Needed:

  • Oversized solid red t-shirt or sweatshirt
  • Oversized blue t-shirt or sweatshirt
  • Sticker letters or paint marker (to write your own words)
  • Sticker snowflakes or paint marker (to draw your own snowflakes)

That’s literally all you need for these adorable outfits. It’s THAT simple.

 

2. Boxing Queen

If you’re feeling a little feisty, this costume is for you – no one will be messing with you on Halloween night.

Items Needed:

  • Sports bra or crop top and athletic shorts
  • Silky robe
  • Boxing gloves or knuckle tape

Move over Rhonda Rousey! With this costume, you’ll be the new boxing queen!

3. ’80s Girl

The ‘80s styles have been making a comeback, and we are here for it. There are so many different ways you can make this costume your own. After all, girls just wanna have fun! 

Items Needed:

  • Colorful leggings
  • Scrunchies
  • Body suit
  • Leg warmers
  • Sweatband

Grab your hairspray, a few items out of your mom’s closet, and you’re all set!

 

4. Rosie the Riveter 

Rosie the Riveter is the epitome of a strong woman! There is no one else I’d rather be for Halloween, and this look is so simple.

Items Needed:

  • Denim Shirt
  • Red Bandana
  • Jeans
  • Combat boots

Put your Rosie face on, ladies. We can do it!

 

5. Minnie Mouse

Minnie Mouse was my very first girl crush, EVER! How cute is she? You could adopt Minnie’s class and sass with this adorable costume.

Items Needed:

  • Red Skirt or Tutu
  • Black top
  • Minnie Mouse ears

 

Collegiettes, if y’all are anything like me and wait until the last minute to prepare for anything, these costumes are for you! Super cheap, easy and quick to put together. We will all be rockin’ Halloween with any of these adorable costumes. Happy Halloween!

 

 

Chastity is a Corporate Finance student at Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. While she's building her career as a business professional, she loves to cook, bake, read, and paint in her free time. Her obessions include, but are certainly not limited to - Jesus; her Yorkie pup, Max; Christmas; One Tree Hill; and holiday decorations. You can follow her on Instagram @chas.jones :)
Winthrop University is a small, liberal arts college in Rock Hill, SC.