So, it’s the morning of Halloween, and you still don’t have a costume. Don’t worry, we get it! Maybe you didn’t plan to dress up this year, but your friends convinced you. Maybe Halloween just snuck up on you, and you didn’t realize it was here already. Either way, grab a seat and some paper to take notes because we’ve got some last-minute solutions for you.
Dennis
Ingredients for the perfect Dennis costume: Beats headphones; inexplicably short and tight shorts to show off your swole quads, bro; a tank top to keep you cool in the Gainesville heat; sunglasses for style. Don’t forget to grab your bike and yell about doomsday at passers-by as they attempt to go to Starbucks! Head and eyebrow shaving are optional.
Overeager Preview staffer
Harken back to your freshman Preview days with this chic Preview staffer look! A Gator tee screams “school spirit” and knee-length khakis scream “appropriate for parents.” A fanny pack is essential for holding your whistle, and several folders and notebooks show your dedication to the hallowed Preview process. Sunglasses, of course, for the cool factor. Bring a near-terrifying hyperpositive attitude and excitement for midnight semester planning and do a few Gator cheers!
Parents’ Weekend Dad
Humiliate all the lesser dads with this easy costume. No dad would be caught dead without an old t-shirt, loose khakis, white ankle socks and sneakers. These pieces will have you ready for a long day of planned fun in the sun! A “World’s Best Dad” mug will be sure to blow out the dad competition as you fight for parking spots at the Reitz Union. The Halloween party is the perfect place to relive your college years!
Krishna Lunch
A Krishna lunch-goer costume is simple: All you need are a bunch of loose articles of clothing, and you’ve got yourself a LOOK. An inexplicable scarf for 90℉ weather ties your costume together, while florals mixed with bright colors offer that hippie-in-the-wrong-decade vibe. The quintessential tote bag proves your cred as an environmentalist, and sandals set you apart from the white-sneaker crowd. Don’t forget your free lunch ticket!
Freshman at Mid
Picture it: You’re in the dorm bathroom, getting ready for a lit AF night in midtown. All you need is a black bralette, one of your roommate’s denim skirts, white sneakers (perfect for a dirty club floor) and a scrunchie for when the Grog A/C goes out. Complete the outfit with your totally real ID and your glittery phone case for a touch of glamour. Bring at least $7 in cash and your juul to kill time while waiting in line.
Hopefully, you have all the pieces you need lying around (or in your friend’s closet) to put together a fun last-minute costume. Last-minute doesn’t have to mean bad!