Not feeling the Halloween spirit this year? Or maybe you just don’t feel like blowing $40 on a mediocre costume that somebody else will probably end up wearing anyway. Most likely, though, you forgot to get a costume until now. If this sounds about right, then here are a few easy and cheap costume ideas.
Ghost
An all-time Halloween classic. Not only is this a solid costume, but it’s incredibly simple. Just take a white bed sheet, throw it over yourself, cut some eye and mouth holes in it, so you can see and breathe and you’ve got yourself a ghost. Nobody can question your Halloween spirit in your ghost costume, although they may question your effort.
Lumberjack
MSU just won the rights to keep the Paul Bunyan-Governor of Michigan Trophy for another year, so dress up as Paul Bunyan himself to show off your Spartan spirit. Being a lumberjack for Halloween doesn’t take much work at all. Just grab that flannel you wore to the last hayride, a winter hat, jeans and that pair of old boots you don’t wear anymore. This is standard fall attire, so you may already dress like a lumberjack, making this costume even more convenient. Carrying around an axe might be a bit much, but if you think it’ll accentuate your costume then go for it. Beards are highly recommended, if you can grow one.
Government Agent
If you’ve ever wondered what it’d be like to be a secret agent, Halloween could be your night. Bust out your nicest blazer, dress pants, dress shoes and black shades — just try not to let anyone spill their drinks on your Sunday best. Oh, and don’t forget to act mysterious the entire night, speaking periodically into your cuff. If you really want to take your costume to the next level, you can pull your phone out and record everyone’s conversations, just like a real NSA agent.
Catwoman
For any ladies still having costume questions, Catwoman is the answer. With “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” filming on campus last week, it’s a great year to break out this classic cat costume at MSU. All that’s needed are staples in many girls’ wardrobes — an all-black outfit consisting of a black shirt, yoga pants or leather-looking leggings, black combat boots and eyeliner pencil to draw whiskers on your face. For this ensemble, you may need to make a quick trip to your nearest Halloween store for an inexpensive pair of cat ears and a tail.
Recycled Old Costumes
If you’re feeling extremely cheap and lazy for Halloween this year, just wear an old costume you’ve worn in years past. Chances are that everyone at the Halloween party you’re going to will be too drunk to remember anyway.
