By Christina Bivona, News Staff
It’s that time of year again. Time to forget about the midterms you just took and knock back a few drinks before throwing on the costume that has been sitting in your suitcase for the past month. It’s Halloween season, and the best part about this year is that everyone gets to celebrate it over the course of two weekends.
The only thing better than eating more candy is putting on more costumes, but before you go to Dorothy’s on Massachusetts Avenue and drain your bank account of all existing food money, get innovative this holiday with some costumes that can be created with any college student’s wardrobe.
Let’s start with the classics.
The Dude: If you’re not aware of this cult film, “The Big Lebowski,” you shouldn’t even be allowed in the bar this Halloween. The outfit is simple and the look is nothing but comfortable – simply roll out of bed, throw on a beige robe, rock some cool sunglasses and make yourself a White Russian before walking out the door. (For an extra kick, carry around a fake toe).
Audrey Hepburn: You can’t get classier than this “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” socialite. Ladies, whip out those little black dresses and heels from the closet and pair them with some thick pearl necklaces and black shades. To finish off the look, twist your hair into a high bun with a tiara.
Teen Mom: First stuff a small pillow into your shirt. Then put on a pair of jean shorts and a trucker hat to complete to look. Feel free to carry a doll around as one of your accessories, along with your beer. Just try not to forget your baby at the bar.
Laundry Hamper: Get a plastic hamper and cut out the bottom so it can fit around your waist. Then select random clothes from your closet and pin them to your t-shirt. If you’re too lazy, just cover yourself in glue and roll around in the pile of clothes beneath your bed.
Two-Headed Man: Did you and your buddy forget to buy a costume? No need to fret, find an XXL t-shirt you can wear together. Although it may not be the most practical costume, if your wingman finds a girl, you’re bound to have a threesome.
Tobias, the Never-Nude Blue Man: For all the “Arrested Development” fans out there, this is an ode to the release of the 10 new episodes coming to Netflix in 2013. Wear jean shorts and paint the rest of your body, including your face, blue. Add a pair of glasses. Just make sure the paint isn’t permanent.
Cereal Killer: This is a perfect costume idea if you’re feeling a little hungry after a late night at the bar. Purchase some small cereal boxes, red paint and plastic knives. Then stab a knife into each box and add a little red paint to each opening. Pin each box to your shirt.
White Trash: This costume is the easiest of them all, literally. Take a white trash bag and cut out holes in the bottom and sides to slip your head and arms through. Just try not to get picked up by the garbage men the next morning while walking home from last night’s party.
