If you’re anything like me you have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Halloween. Love all the candy, but really trying to push Type II Diabetes off for another decade. Love all the Halloween decor/hate stuffing a giant gold skeleton into a small closet on November 1st. Love seeing everyone dress up but I hate spending money on costumes and trying to do something clever and unique. This year we will see all the Ray-Gunns, Moo-Dengs, and yes, even sad Ben Affleck is a costume in 2024 (hopefully there is one for thriving, single, just got a new lease on life J.Lo also.) But what about a costume that will make people think ‘Wow, she is thrifty and oh so clever!’ Luckily, I scoured the internet for relatively easy Halloween costume ideas that will not only make everyone think you are devastatingly brilliant but also not break the bank and can put your focus where it belongs: eating Candy Corn.
Spoiled Milk
A great excuse to show off your fancy purses and use some luxury shopping bags. Dress in white with a milk label and some heels and a tiara and you are ready to go.
Arm Candy
Dress in a chic outfit and attach candy wrappers or faux candy to your arm with clear straps or a cute bracelet. Add some playful makeup to match. Plus, you can do your candy and costume shopping in one fell swoop.
Chip on Your Shoulder
Wear a casual outfit and staple or tape a chip bag on your shoulder. So easy!
Morton Salt Girl
Got a yellow dress or raincoat and an umbrella? You are basically good to go. Add a salt shaker prop and add a “Morton Salt” logo to attach to your outfit.
Deviled Egg
So either buy a simple egg costume like this one or wear a white dress or outfit and attach yellow felt circles for the yolk. Add devil horns and a tail.
French Toast
Wear a brown outfit and create a slice of toast using foam or cardboard. Accessorize with a beret, a cigarette and a baget and use a stuffy French accent all night.
Cloud Nine
Dress in all white with cotton balls or fluffy tulle attached to resemble clouds. Add a headband with a little sun or rainbow for a whimsical touch.
Brat Summer
Even if you didn’t have a Brat Summer, you can have a Brat Fall. Simply wear black pants, and a shirt that says “Brat” on it in green (easy to make) and pump that CharliXCX and a little attitude.
Mob Wife
Hopefully you participated in the “mob wife aesthetic” last winter and have a faux fur coat just sitting in your closet. Tease your hair, grab a fancy bag (preferably one that fell off a truck), some blingy jewlery, a leopard top and heels and you are ready. Bonus points if you have a Tony Soprano.
