Whether you’re heading to a Halloween party or going trick-or-treating with the kids, dressing up for Halloweenis a fun tradition no matter your age. Sometimes, however, the responsibilities of life pile up, and planning a costume is not a top priority. Fortunately, it is still possible to piece together a creative costume with minimal time and effort. Here are a fewclever ideas:
- 404 error. With nothing more than a plain white t-shirt and a black marker, you can transform yourself into one of the most frustrating errors on the internet: the 404 error, which is shown when the web page you were tryingto reach cannot be found. Consider writing “Error 404: Costume Not Found” on the t-shirt.
- Identity theft. Affix a variety of name tags with other people’s names and fake social security numbers written on them and—voilá!—you embody the dreaded scourge of identity theft.
- Static cling. Stick a few dryer sheets and mismatched socks on your clothing and call yourself “static cling.”
- Pumpkin pi. Personify everyone’s favorite seasonal indulgence by donning a headband with a faux mini-pumpkin attached and an orange shirt with a large pi symbol drawn onto it.
- Bread winner. All you need is a simple t-shirt, a fake medal around your neck, and a loaf of bread to carry around in order to show your fellow Halloween revelers that you are the one supporting your family.
- Chip on your shoulder. Showcase your love of puns by hot-glueing a small bag of potato chips to the shoulder of your t-shirt.
- When life gives you lemons. For another groan-inducing (but easy!) option, use a black marker to write the word “life” on a plain white t-shirt, and carry a bag of lemons to hand out.
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