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Costume Inspiration for Halloween

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

Yes, the stereotypical sexy nurse or sexy witch costume is easy to buy, but get creative, y’all! Halloween is the one day each year when it is socially acceptable to dress up as whoever or whatever you want. The more unique the costume is, the better. It’s easy to spend some money for a rented, used costume, but the real crowd pleaser is always the homemade costume.

See what I mean?

                                                

Cotton Candy

Step 1:
If you are unsure of what to dress up as, think of your favorite movies, animals, TV shows, books, etc.

                                                  

Toddlers in Tiaras

Do you collect anything? Who is your favorite Disney princess? Who or what is the biggest Internet sensation?

Get some great ideas from Pinterest!

Step 2:
Look in your closet and assess what you have versus what you want to be for Halloween. Then take a trip to Goodwill or Hobby Lobby and get workin’.

Or, if you decide to rent a costume, there are many options for you at downtown stores, such as Maude Vintage, Leo’s, Gotcha, etc. There’s nothing wrong with renting a costume! Just be sure that you decide early to find your preferred costume (and one without the mystery stains).

Step 3:
Plan ahead! If your look is going to require hours of make-up application to accomplish, make sure you have time and are skilled enough to do it. It’s never fun to come up with a great idea then not be able to pull through due to a time constraint. While resorting to showing up in a white sheet is cute, it’s also total cop-out (unless you work it).

                                                  

Sexy Ghost Costume

On that note, the best costumes are worn with pride and confidence! Get on your costume, put on your war paint, watch this inspirational video by Jenna Marbles, then get out and have a great night! It’s Halloween!

Photo Credits:
http://www.costume-works.com/cotton_candy2.html 
http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ltwdcy6hJF1qaiu1xo1_500.jpg
http://cheezburger.com/6639117824

 

Allison Goldberg is a junior at the University of Missouri double majoring in strategic communication journalism with an emphasis in PR and marketing and psychology. In Columbia, she is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha women's fraternity executive council and is a Rent the Runway campus rep. During her spare time you can find her shopping, spending time with her friends and family, running outside or reading a fashion magazine. Allison has interned at a social media firm, BCV Evolve in Chicago for the past two summers. She hopes to work for a fashion PR firm in Chicago or New York when she graduates and eventually travel to South America.