Couture Buys for the College Budget: Cute Costumes, Wear Whenever

Halloween is right around the corner, and what’s more exciting than getting your costume together? I’ve done some browsing in stores and online, and let me just say, I am willing to dress up in a slinky little sailor costume, but for $50? No thank you. If you’re a college chick & are thinking about a DIY costume, congrats on realizing a pleather outfit that will be worn one time isn’t worth your money. No creativity? No worries! You don’t have to cut two eye holes out of a sheet and go as an uber unsexy ghost, you can use your clothes or find some worth buying that will work as a Halloween costume. Take a look in your closet before swiping the credit card; you may only need a few minor accessories to complete the perfect outfit. By buying items you can wear whenever as opposed to a Halloween costume, you’re adding to your closet without wasting money!

Pretty Peacock: Peacock Chiffon Tube Dress $25, Urban OG Glitter Almond Pump $23, Amazon.com Feather Mask $6.01
Wicked Witch: Republic Women’s Swirl Skull Vest Top $32, H&M Boots $48, Designed2bsweet Fairy Tutu $5.95, Mr. Costumes Crooked Witch Hat $7.99, Fantasy Festival Broom $3.29
Precious Pocahontas: Romwe Pleated Zip Dress $24, Lucky Brand Multi Strand Necklace $30, H&M Shoes $24, Dorothy Perkins Leather Belt $19, Swell Hair Accessory $30
Bombshell Barbie: Dorothy Perkins Dress $32, Amazon.com Pink Pumps $25, Poppie Jones Clutch $30, Hot Topic Necklace $12, Clarin’s Rouge Lipstick $24