It’s officially spooky season, so it’s time to start thinking about your Halloween costume. As a college student, Halloween is one of the biggest events of the year (cue the infamous Mean Girls quote). As we get closer to the holiday, your local costume stores may be running out of supplies so deciding on your costume early is key to getting ahead. Here are some of our favorite ideas for Halloween costumes for college students that aren’t basic!
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1. Cruella
Although this one is a classic and staple costume that can be overdone, the newest Cruella movie has given us so much range! The hair, the glasses, and the outfits – you’ll have fun putting together this costume. All the costume items are super common so it shouldn’t be too hard to find what you need. And if it is, do what Cruella does and make your own creation!
2. Harry Styles
Harry Styles has taken the world by storm and his outfits never disappoint. Though we tend to question some of his clothing choices, it’s mostly out of curiosity. He’s flashy, fun, and easy to spot in a crowd. Dressing as Harry Styles will make you sing “Watermelon Sugar” all night long and maybe even have some fans follow you around.
3. Bridgerton Characters
With the latest season’s release, we’re all swooning over every character’s outfits. Bridgerton characters are a great choice for guys and girls which is why we love it so much. You can dress up like you’re going to a ball and even take your costume to the next level by learning how to ballroom dance. It’s the perfect group costume for all your friends. Don’t forget your dance card too!
4. Ted Lasso
Everyone knows and loves Ted Lasso and if you don’t, please watch it! His character is easy to dress up as and impersonate so it won’t be an issue finding the right simple outfit. And if you’re looking for an excuse to grow your mustache out, this is the perfect one.
5. Cher
We are not talking about Cher from Clueless although that is still a great costume idea. Cher is an iconic American singer who showcased amazing outfits over the years. Be warned, it may be difficult to pick which look you want to go for when you choose Cher as your Halloween costume.
6. Tim Burton Characters
The perfect amount of spookiness is found in Tim Burton’s characters. You can use face paint to draw on the stitching yourself and can find a variety of outfits for both guys and girls. We love this option as a couple costume idea. As a college student on a budget, this is honestly one of the best choices for Halloween costumes. Be sure to buy paint that washes off your skin easily!
7. Reno 911 Cops
College students today may be too young to know about Reno 911 but it’s a classic. Their cop outfits are much different than your typical policeman which is why we love it. If you’re not sure if a Reno 911 cop is right for you, just YouTube “New Boot Goofin’” and you’ll quickly change your mind.
8. Eddie Munson
Have you seen the newest season of Stranger Things? Eddie Munson is an easy character to dress up as and gives you the perfect excuse to buy a wig! Go to your local thrift store to find the perfect 1980s fit for your Halloween party. It’s the perfect last-minute Halloween costume for college students.
9. Vecna
Dressing up as Vecna for Halloween will definitely take some time, effort, and serious makeup skills. If you have all three of those things, you should consider dressing up as this antagonist for the latest Stranger Things season. It’s definitely one of the scary costumes so be sure to keep that in mind if you’re around children.
10. Elvis
Another classic, Elvis’s movie has made him a relevant Halloween costume again! Thanks, Austin Butler! We’re sure costume stores will be swarming with all the right pieces to complete your Elvis fit but don’t forget your microphone.
11. Money Heist Characters
We get it, you watched The Purge. Let’s upgrade that basic costume and turn you into Money Heist characters. It’s simple and basically the same tone as The Purge with the masks. Maybe brush up on your Spanish while you’re getting ready!
12. House of Dragon Characters
Say goodbye to the Game of Thrones characters this year because of the release of House of Dragon! There are so many characters to choose from, so finding one that matches your personality best will be easy and oh-so-fun!
13. The Sanderson Sisters
Hocus Pocus is back and so are the Sanderson sisters. If your college friend group has three people in it, then these sisters are the perfect Halloween costume for you. You can go all out with outfits, makeup, and crazy hair.
14. Julia Fox
The queen of Uncut Gems, Julia Fox is a fan favorite and makes a super easy costume. Choose between her crazy eyeliner with face paint and an all-jean grocery store outfit and you’re ready for the Halloween party. Don’t forget to say “uncut gems” all night long to remind people that you were Josh Safdie’s muse.
15. Jobu Tupaki
If you’re still crying over Everything Everywhere All at Once then you should consider dressing up as Jobu Tupaki. The hair, makeup, and costume is iconic and loved by so many fans. It’s a unique costume idea that we’ll see for years to come.
There are last-minute costume ideas for college students in this list along with choices for the properly prepared. We have pop culture costumes and some of the classics. The fun part about this is you can make it your own. Halloween costumes for college students are next-level and can even be considered a sport depending on where you go to school. You get to show your individuality and creativity when you put your costumes together. Keep this article for your next college Halloween party and make an Amazon Prime list of all your favorites for next time. Halloween is such a fun holiday but College Raptor is here to remind you to be responsible with your celebrations and don’t forget to hit the dance floor!
