Thankfully, we have websites like Pinterest, or simply Google, that can give us ideas for costumes that are easy to assemble and don't require too many dollars.
The best part is that you don't have to be like every other person this year and go as Harley Quinn or the Joker. Or Elsa. People are still dressing like her right?
I'm going to give you a list of my less popular top costumes for guys and girls this Halloween, in no particular order.
1. Milo from Atlantis
I think this one is pretty easy to assemble, especially since lots of fellos I know already have his hair or a hair cut similar to it. Just put on some brown shoes, a yellow/off-white ribbed tank top (or that same color collared shirt), some khaki pants, a brown belt and you're almost there. For the finishing touches, simply bend some wire you can get from any craft store pretty cheap to make the glasses and get out an old pair of long light brown socks. To finish it off, you'll want to cut both the heel and toe off of the socks, then put them over your show and your pants. Easy mode activate!
One day I will be Bubbles, I swear. But until then, I highly recommend these three ladies. They're so simple. Pink, blue or green dress. Black wide belt. White tights and black shoes. Done. If you're going as Blossom, don't forget the big pink bow! And make sure you rock the pigtails if you go as Bubbles. It's totally optional but, as Bubbles, you can also feel free to speak to animals.
3. Wayne's World: Wayne and Garth
I'm not gonna lie--this is one of my favorites for an easy costume. The most important parts are the jeans with the holes in the knees and the messy hair. It's best if you have longer hair or can wear a wig with longer hair you can tangle up a bit. Once you've done that, throw on your most loved pair of Chucks, and then just follow the following photo for the rest. They're just your typical cool rockers (cool is a term I'm using lightly here), so it doesn't have to be perfect. I think if you at least have the hair, jeans and shoes right, everyone will know exactly who you are. Best part? Anyone of any gender, size or shape can wear this and look awesome.
4. The Peanuts
With the movie coming out soon, I'm sure these will be rather popular, but they're cute and easy so they get a mention any ways. Now, here you have a lot of options. I think it's best to look at the costumes they're wearing below and then sort of YOLO it from there. I think Lucy is probably the easiest after Charlie's trademark top and black bottoms, but it's all up to you and what you can find!
My biggest recommendation is, once you've decided on a character, to go find a quote by that character that is maybe his or her most well-known. My current favorite is Linus's, "Happiness is a warm blanket." Write that on a piece of card stock, or paper, glue it onto cardboard, cut it out into a speech bubble shape and then add on a stick to hold it up while you're out trick or treating.
5. The Walking Dead: Rick and Lori Grimes
Let's be real, there's a lot of different characters you could go as from the Walking Dead and Lori is certainly not one of my favorites in the series, but I think a couple would look pretty cute as them (especially if you're Trick or Treating with a little brother or something you could dress as Carl--just saying!). My personal preference would be Maggie and Glenn or even Sasha and Bob (if you're that far into the series), but I feel like Rick and Lori are so simple that anyone could dress as them straight from their closet.
I recommend you aim for around season 3. Rick's just wearing a khaki (or dark blue--it changes throughout the series) button down with front pockets and black jeans. If you have the ability to and don't have it naturally, try and add some stubble with black/dark brown makeup. As for Lori, grab your favorite plain blue jeans, a white ribbed tank top and a long sleeved plaid button down. If you have a pair of brown combat boots, roll up your jeans throw those on. For added effect, you add fake blood and/or dirt to yourselves as if you two were just out fighting off a horde.
I think this couple did a pretty good job, so I'm going to use this image instead of just one of the actual characters.
These are just a handful of ideas I've thought of that seemed pretty easy to put together, as well as fun and comfortable for any type of event. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, despite the fact that I'm often too busy to work on a new costume.
This year, I'll be going as Curious George because, why not? Assuming I actually finish the costume in time.
Have a great Halloween and see you next Saturday on that spooky day~
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