As Halloween approaches, people are busy looking for fun and creative ways to dress up for the spookiest day of the season. With so many amazing ways to put together a wicked ensemble for the holiday, let’s take a look at how to celebrate Halloween in style.
Wearing trendy costumes:
Google Trends recently compiled a list of the top 15 most popular Halloween costumes trending on the internet. Characters from movie franchises such as Inside Out 2 (2024), Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) and Marvel, as well as pop culture icons like Sabrina Carpenter are some of the most sought out costumes of the year. Celebrating Halloween by wearing a costume guaranteed to be trendy is one way to be a hit on Halloween.
Thrifting your costume:
Going to a local thrift store to find pieces for your ensemble is another way to get creative this season. You may find pieces in the Halloween section or get inspired to build your own costume and shop in the clothing section. In some ways, this can be a cheaper alternative to buying a new costume, though it may take longer to find all the pieces you need.
Shopping online:
Shopping for your costume online will offer more variety than the Halloween costumes sold in stores. Websites like Amazon offer a wide range of choices with different price ranges; the only downsides are that it is hard to gauge correct sizing and the costumes may not arrive on time.
Revamping old costumes:
Sometimes, you already have a costume hanging in your closet, ready to be reworn. Many try swapping a costume with a friend or reusing an old costume by adding something new. Sometimes all it takes is a new accessory like a necklace or a hat to add a fresh take.
Create a customized costume:
Sewing a costume from a pattern or following a DIY project may seem like a challenge; however, it is a good way to customize your costumes using materials you love and hand-picked. Getting the size right and ensuring that you get exactly what you want are added perks to sewing your costume for Halloween. It is a little more time consuming, but yours will be one of a kind!
With so many options to choose from, may you enjoy the journey of finding your costume whether it be from a store, your closet, or made by hand! Happy Halloween!
Rachel is working towards a BA with a concentration in English and Theatre. She has been employed at The Cascade since Fall 2021 as a Staff Writer and a Jr. News Editor. Currently, she is the sectional News Editor and enjoys meeting and interviewing people as well as taking long walks in nature. Rachel also likes to stay up to date on the latest trends and informs students through her fashion column entitled Campus Fashion.
