It is that time of year, the air is cooling, leaves are turning brown, and your mind is turning to the question of the season, “What am I going to be for Halloween?”.
How about a strawberry and a farmer?
When you are pondering this question, forget about wasting money at Amazon, Target, or Dollar General, and remember you have everything you need to make a great and memorable costume right in your home! Those overalls in the back of your closet can be combined with a hat and some straw to be a scarecrow, and if you are feeling bold, add some makeup for a spooky kick. Trying to be the classic black cat? Wearing all black combined with some fake ears, a black tube sock for the tail and some face paint is all you need!
Hypothetically, let’s just say your closet is lacking. What do you do?
Well, you have several options: you could borrow from a friend or even trade clothes with them. One of my favorite options to get unique clothes is the local thrift stores! At the thrift store you can indulge in creating silly and fun outfits that make your season special without the guilt or price tag of filling up your Amazon cart with items bound to only be worn once. There are plenty of thrift stores in Auburn and Opelika, so there is no shortage of options.
Dress up as your high school gym coach for some laughs!
Making your own costume is also an option. For Auburn students, there are a lot of resources for you to use your creativity. The Innovation and Research Commons at RBD has the Makerspace, which offers sewing machines, 3D printers, and other tools to assist you in crafting a unique Halloween costume. Also, the Auburn Public Library has CreativeBug, a website with ideas and tutorials for crafts and costumes.
This season of spookiness doesn’t have to scare your wallet or create waste. When you’re deciding what to buy this year, consider what you already have, what you can borrow or swap with a friend, and what you can buy used – before you go to Amazon or a department store.
