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Out of the Box Costumes to Prepare for Halloween

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

Little Red Riding Hood

You’ve heard the tale of Little Red Riding Hood, so now you can dress up for it. Just make sure a wolf doesn’t catch your eye!

 These are just a few ideas on the supplies to make the costume work for you:

  • White or red dress
  • Casual flats
  • Red hooded cape
  • Picnic basket

Gothic girl

Ever wanted to know what you’d look like as a bad girl? Try being a goth for Halloween and see what it’s like!

Here are a few essentials to your outfit:

  • Dark eyeshadow, eyeliner, and lipstick
  • Black shirt
  • Black pants
  • Black leather boots
  • Chains, silver jewelry

Onesies

Adult onesies are fun costumes that can be worn year after year, and no one can deny the comfy factor that comes into play with the outfit. Target, Walmart and many other stores sell a hundred types of onesies.

Here are just a few of them:

  • Leopard
  • Pokemon (Pikachu)
  • Panda
  • Winnie the Pooh
  • Wonder Woman
  • Skeleton
  • Elephant
  • And many more!!!

Dalmatian

Whether you just want to try something fun or absolutely love dogs, being a dalmatian is definitely a great option.

Here are a few items that can help complete your costume:

  • Plain white shirt
  • White or black pants
  • Dog ears
  • Two options for spots on shirt: Use a black sharpie to color in spots, or use black felt or fabric to cut into round pieces and glue to your shirt

Bat

Looking for a slick costume that can fly you away into the night? Dressing up as a bat may help give you that feeling!

Listed below are a couple tips in achieving the perfect costume:

  • Bat mask and/or ears
  • Bat shirt (can be found online) or black shirt and a piece of material like black chiffon to use for wings
  • Black pants

Cowgirl

If you’re searching for an easier outfit, cowgirl is the way to go. A few of the items necessary for the outfit may already be in your closet.

Here are a few suggestions for the attire:

  • Flannel shirt
  • Blue jeans
  • Cowgirl hat
  • Cowgirl boots
  • Buckle belt
Studying to be a journalist at the University of Missouri in Columbia. Senior Editor and Writer at Her Campus Mizzou.
HC Contributer Mizzou