28 DIY College Halloween Costumes That Every Busy Student Will Love
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Just because you're too old for trick-or-treating doesn't mean you have to miss out on all of the Halloween holiday fun. Because let's be real, you're never too old for costumes and candy. Whether you're planning to hit up every Halloween party on campus this year, or are looking forward to watching scary movies and handing out candy in your neighborhood, you're going to need a killer Halloween costume to wear all night long. Don't have a lot of time to whip up an Instagram-worthy DIY Halloween costume between classes and homework? Have no fear, we're here to help!
Click through our gallery to discover 28 cute costumes that are perfect for the creative college girl. These last-minute Halloween costumes won't take a lot of money (or time!) to create, so you'll be Halloween party ready in no time. Some of these even make the perfect best friend Halloween costumes if you're hoping to coordinate with your roommates, and we've also thrown in a few ideas for those girls looking for an easy-to-make couples Halloween costume that your BF actually won't mind wearing. Happy Halloween, y'all!
DIY '90s Toys Costume
This might be the most fun group costume idea we've ever seen! Dress up with your girls as toys from the '90s like a Slinky, Magic 8 Ball, Beanie Baby, Troll, and Polly Pocket!
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
DIY Pop Art Costume
A little makeup or face paint is all you need to transform yourself into a work of (pop) art this Halloween.
DIY One Smart Cookie Costume
This super sweet and easy smart cookie Halloween costume gets an A+ in our book.
Get the tutorial at Club Crafted.
DIY Soda Bottles Costume
Pop, fizz, clink! Use an aluminum pie tin to add the finishing touch to these super bright soda bottle Halloween costumes.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
DIY Clueless Costume
Only true fans of this '90s cult-classic will recognize Clueless frenemies Cher and Amber without their plaid mini skirts.
Get the tutorial at Living After Midnite.
DIY Hippie Costume
Round glasses? Check. Flower crown? Check. Pigtail braids? Check.
Get the tutorial at Sunglass Spot.
DIY Crazy Cat Lady Costume
Don't feel like dressing up this year? No worries! This easy-to-copy getup is the comfiest costume we've ever seen.
DIY Bachelorette Costume
Snag the final rose with this fun and semi-fancy Bachelorette Halloween costume, without having to air your dirty laundry on national television!
Get the tutorial at Southern Belle in Training.
DIY Pizza Girl & Delivery Boy Costume
Your BF won't even mind dressing up for Halloween in this easy costume that shows off your favorite food.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
DIY Cactus Costume
You'll be looking sharp (sorry, we had to!) in this cactus Halloween costume that you can recreate with a brown mini skirt, green sweatshirt, and flower crown.
DIY Bob Ross and Happy Tree Costume
All your BF needs to dress up as Bob Ross is an afro and a paint palette. Make a crown out of faux fall leaves and you're sure to be the cutest happy tree in the forest.
Get the tutorial at C.R.A.F.T.
DIY Chill Pill Costume
This is one of the easiest costumes to recreate for even the most chill Halloween party goers.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
DIY Miss Universe Costume
Color and cut out planets and paste them on a black dress, then throw on a "Miss Universe" sash and crown to create this pun-filled costume.
Get the tutorial at Living After Midnite.
DIY Lisa Frank Costumes
These colorful Lisa Frank costumes are sooo last millennium—in the best way possible!
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
DIY Heart Eyes Emoji Costume
This costume is giving us allllll the heart eyes 😍Dressing up as your favorite emoji has never been simpler.
Get the tutorial at Jenny Cookies.
DIY Milkshake Costume
Recruit some friends to get in on this super sweet Halloween costume idea. Just sport an ice cream-hued dress and add a DIY whipped cream and cherry fascinator.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
DIY Minions Costume
This costume works no matter how large your group of friends is! Shoutout to the minions for bringing shortalls back in style.
Get the tutorial at Brit + Co.
DIY Minnie Mouse Costume
You can easily pull off this classic costume with a few key pieces, like a mouse ears headband, a red tulle tutu, and bright yellow heels.
Get the tutorial at I Am Style-ish.
DIY M&Ms Costume
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