What Movie/TV Show Character to Be for Halloween Based on Your Major

I apologize in advance to all of the undecided majors out there. 

Criminal Justice – Gracie Hart from Ms. Congeniality

Those majoring in criminal justice should take the night off on Halloween and stunt as Gracie Hart–just as long as they’re on the lookout for crime on Mischeif Night. 

What You’ll Need:

– Hot pink dress ($15.99 – Amazon).

– Tiara ($6.99 – Amazon) 

– FBI sash ($6.98 – Amazon) 

– A night that’s not too cold, not too hot: where all you’ll need is a light jacket. 

Pre-Law – Elle Woods from Legally Blonde

Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed. If you’re headed onto law school in the near future, an all pink Elle Woods costume is the perfect fit for you. 

What You’ll Need:

– Hot pink skirt and zip up ($29.95 – Amazon)

– Red purse (15.39 – Amazon)

– Chihuahua stuffed animal ($19.99 – Amazon)

– Red sunglasses ($13.99 – Amazon)

– Blush pink heels (17.99-19.99 – Amazon)

– Harvard Law admissions letter (179 on the LSAT and a 4.0 GPA.)

Business – Angela Martin from The Office

Whether you’re an accounting major or not, Angela Martin is the perfect costume for anyone studying in the business realm. This costume will be great practice for future experience in an office, such as needing to keep a poker face if your boss ever decides to premier his self-produced movie, Threat Level Midnight.

What You’ll Need:

– Cat sweater ($20.75 – Amazon)

– Black skirt ($11.30 – Amazon)

– Black heels ($19.99 – Amazon)

– A position as Head of the Party Planning Committee (potentially unattainable.) 

Mathematics  – Katherine Johnson from Hidden Figures

Those of you who are brave enough to major in math might as well flex your intellectual abilities even more on Halloween by dressing up as Katherine Johnson, a NASA mathmetician. 

What You’ll Need: 

– Plaid dress ($26.96 – Amazon)

– Vintage eyeglasses ($11.99 – Amazon)

– An understanding of orbital equations. 

Acting – Rachel from Glee

Channel your inner Rachel for the night and go as this infamous character for Halloween. Just make sure you warm up your vocal cords so you can belt out a dramatized version of Monster Mash, and expect some dirty looks from the Santana’s at the party. 

What You’ll Need:

– Grey sweater ($19.50 – Amazon)

– White collared shirt ($19.50 – Amazon)

– Black skirt ($11.30 – Amazon)

– Knee socks ($12.85 – Amazon)

– A solo performance (and another one, and another one…) 

Journalism – Andie Anderson from How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Journalism majors who wish to someday work at their own version of Composure–take this opportunity to wear this classic look. Your experience on Halloween can be an inspiration for your own “How To” article, such as “How To Be The Most Stylish One At The Party”. 

What You’ll Need: 

– Yellow satin dress ($15.99 – Amazon)

– White purse ($9.97 – Amazon)

– Silver necklace ($19.99 – Amazon)

– Matthew McConaughey’s love (priceless.)

History – Daisy Buchanan from The Great Gatsby

Daisy Buchanan, although a controversial character, has great fashion sense. This costume will can also serve as a smooth transition into the fast-approaching 2020s for when the flapper style will undoubtedly start trending again…right?

What You’ll Need: 

– Gold flapper dress ($36.99 – Amazon)

– Sequined headband

– Someone who will buy a mansion and host lavish parties just to get your attention. 

Fashion Merchandising – Miranda Priestly from The Devil Wears Prada

Miranda Priestly is the perfect character costume for those fashion majors hoping to hold a position like hers one day. Make sure to emulate Miranda’s detail-oriented mind when you’re picking out what to wear on Halloween, because she would know the difference between lapis and cerulean blue belts, and you should too. 

What You’ll Need: 

– Black blazer ($32.99 – Amazon)

– White collared shirt ($19.50 – Amazon)

– Silver hoops ($9.49 – Amazon

– Two copies of the unfinished Harry Potter book manuscripts.

Economics – Rachel Chu from Crazy Rich Asians

What better way to show off that you’re a savvy Econ major than to dress up as an NYU Economics professor attending a lavish wedding in Singapore? 

What You’ll Need: 

– Blue tulle dress ($36.50 – ASOS)

– Silver headband ($6.99 – Amazon)

– To be able to find a significant other who just happens to come from the richest family in Singapore.

Social Work –  Cher Horowitz from Clueless

Dressing up in Cher’s iconic plaid blazer and skirt is the perfect outfit for those in the social work field, given that Cher considers giving her friend Tai a makeover ‘doing good for the community.’

What You’ll Need:

– Yellow plaid blazer and skirt ($44.99 from Amazon) 

– White knee socks ($8.99 from Amazon)

– Mary Jane shoes ($27.19 from Amazon)

– Cher’s virtual wardrobe (for a quick outfit change mid Halloween night.)

 

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