Runway2Hallway's Last Minute Halloween Costumes

Ok. Halloween is this Friday and you don’t have your costume yet. Well, no problem, we have some fun costumes that you can get spending little money or from clothes you have at home.

Blast From the Past
For Halloween what’s more fun that a blast from the past. You can look totally groovy or rad by dressing 60’s or 80’s this Halloween. For 60’s grab a tie-dye shirt, old jeans, and some flip flops or boots. Straighten your hair until it’s stick straight or put it in braids the night before for some boho waves. Then add a flower child headband around the top of your head (see right) and a flower and tada! You’re totally groovy for Halloween night. For 80’s grab a oversized sweatshirt and cut it so it slouches off the shoulder (see 80's singer Cyndi Lauper left), and add bright leggings and legwarmers. Pair them with a bright colored tank (for underneath the sweatshirt) white sneakers, and some huge, bright colored hoops and you’ll be ready for a totally rad night.

Wicked Witch
Sure it’s a classic but you can put a modern spin on it to make it yours. You can use a simple black dress, or black jeans and a black tank. Pair it with black shoes, some fun jewelry and of course a witch hat, grab your broom and a wand and you’ll look go from head to toe.

Sport Star
Yea I know it sounds kinda boring, but with a few simple twists you can make a old uniform a cute costume. For a basketball player you can make it old school (like in the team seen left). Find some old 80’s cotton short shorts, and wear them with a jersey for that old school baller look. Add some knee high tube socks and classic converse for a authentic look. And of course don’t forget some sweat bands for your hair and wrists. Add a side ponytail and you’ll be ready for some old school fun. Or you can use a friend’s football jersey and go as a cute football player. Wear the jersey with some black leggings, and old tennis shoes or soccer/softball cleats (if you have them). Add some face paint, sweatbands and a football and touchdown!


These are just a few of the awesome costumes you can get from Halloween. Most of the time you can get a great costume using stuff you have at home. You can take old tired costume ideas and make them totally your own by putting your personal twist on them. All it takes is some fun accessories and a little creativity to get a totally cute costume. Happy Halloween!