Halloween is just around the corner and with it brings nostalgic memories of trick-or-treating with childhood friends, lively fall festivals, and carefully crafting an awesome costume that is both spooky and creative. This year, host a Halloween party at your Longmont apartment or spook trick-or-treaters with any of the following DIY Halloween costumes.
No DIY costume list would be complete without the simple yet reliable sheet-ghost. Find an old bed sheet or buy a plain white one from a thrift store and cut two large eye holes in the middle. The sheet ghost is great for Halloween-lovers of all ages because you can dress it up or down. Make it scary by adding some fake blood or slasher marks. Make it cute by sticking a pair of animal ears overtop. The possibilities are endless, and the input is minimal.
Wondering what to do with your old bridesmaid’s dresses that you only wore once? Refurbish them into a regal, flowing princess costume. Don a cape, faux-fur coat, or crown and suddenly, you’ll be transformed from regular peasant to posh royal. If you’re a big fan of England’s Royal family, go a little more modern with a pillbox hat and business dress to model Kate Middleton or Meghan Markle.
If you’re looking for something a touch on the kooky side, this costume is perfect. Tie a rope around a broom and hang it from your neck. Write your favorite toothpaste brand’s name on a plain white t-shirt. It will certainly look homemade but it’s sure to cause more than a few smiles when people marvel at your creativity and innovation.
Most of us have a few western pieces lying about, like an old Stetson hat, some boots, or a pearl-snap button down. Pair this with any sort of alien-print, metallic, or space-themed shirt for a costume that blends two fun costume themes.
Talk about simple! Use your COVID surplus of toilet paper and wrap your body in head to toe. You can put your own unique twist by adding a few additional items. Use pieces of your work uniform if you have one or throw an apron on and carry a spatula to be a mummy chef. There are all sorts of ways to make this silly costume from your youth your very own.
As adults, we can overcomplicate things, including Halloween costumes. These DIY costumes are simple enough to pull together in an afternoon. Use your imagination, like you did when you were a kid, and you’ll feel fully in character in no time. Longmont has a host of Halloween activities to show off your homemade ensemble. VerraWest’s convenient location puts you within a short distance of our city’s bustling downtown. Contact us today to learn more about our modern apartments.