I know, the store-bought Halloween costumes are itchy and it’s more fun to make your own! Here are 5 DIY costume ideas for your upcoming halloween bash!
1. Yoga Instructor
You need: Comfy clothes, fake tattoos and beaded bracelets.
Pros: Comfortable and approachable.
Cons: Makeup lovers this one may not be for you as I have yet to take a yoga class from an instructor wearing smoky eyeliner and tons of mascara.
How to act: Kind, encouraging, and totally zen-ed out.
You need: Black tank, leather jacket, black pants, boots, and to draw a bird tattoo on your neck.
Pros: Cool and trendy.
Cons: People may mistake you for other similar characters like Katniss or Laura Croft
How to act: 40% scared and 60% brave.
3. Cheryl Strayed from WILD
You need: Hiking boots, a backpack, and grit.
Pros: Bold and different.
Cons: The backpack is bulkier than the purse you would bring (but now you can tote more stuff!)
How to act: Tough and with a sense of purpose.
4. Jane Goodall
You need: Khaki everything and a chimpanzee stuffed animal.
Pros: Smart and respected.
Cons: You have to carry a stuffed chimp all night.
How to act: Calm and intuitive.
5. Alex from Flashdance
You need: A grey sweatshirt, red pumps, and big hair.
Pros: The dance floor will surely be yours.
Cons: Given the opportunity, you will have to pour water over yourself.
How to act: Like a welder in a steel mill turned maniac on the floor.