If you’re a college-age female and have never been a cat for Halloween, you’re probably lying.
It’s no secret that a “sexy” animal is the go-to for any broke college student who needs a costume last minute. The “costume” requires nothing more than a dress you probably already own, a pair of animal ears and a couple lines of eyeliner on your face. Ladies, it’s time to step up our game and be a little creative this Halloween. Throw those animal ears in the trash and try one of these solo, friend or group costumes:
Social Butterfly
Punny costumes are the thing these days. Contrary to popular belief, punny costumes don’t have to be corny. If you’re riding solo this Halloween, this is a quick and easy way to show your holiday spirit by not compromising on cuteness.
Chipotle Burrito
You eat Chipotle at least once a week, so why not dress like your favorite food for Halloween? The best part about this costume? It serves as a valid excuse to make a Chiptole run before going out. It also makes it super okay to carry a bag of chips and guac around with you all night.
CatDog
Remember these guys? Not only do you get to reminiscence on your childhood and the good old day of ‘90s cartoons, but you get to look super cute and creative while doing it with your bestie.
Dancing Emoji
This costume requires about as much work as the sexy cat get-up. Chances are emoji costumes will become basic in the years to come once people realize how easy they are to re-create. Snag this costume now before the rest of your class catches on to the idea.
Holy Guacamole / Holy Cow
I’ll go right out and say that 2016 is the year of the avocado. I didn’t know it was possible, but a vegetable has managed to become somewhat of a social trend this year. Avocados have taken over social media with a series of memes and popularized the now iconic Chipotle line: “Guac is extra.” Combine the world’s newfound love for avocados with this punny costume, and grab a friend to add to the humor.
Shark Week
For the people who have more than one friend outside their mom and their dog, group costumes are a definite must this Halloween. Instead of dressing as the overused ideas of M&Ms or the seven dwarfs, try a group costume that will make sense even if your crew separates at some point during the night.
Have a Happy (not-so-basic) Halloween!