Here are five affordable and last minute costumes for all the girls at King’s

You all loved my “Hot-girl costumes you can recycle this Halloween” article last year, so here I am again with more last minute costume ideas if you didn’t follow through with the promise you made last year: That you will have your Halloween costume sorted before the end of summer.

However, FYI, this year my article is without mention of my ex boyfriend and our terribly poor couples costume.

After lots of brainstorming, I have nailed down five costumes that you can most definitely pull off without being obvious in your laziness. All of these costumes are for the girls only and scream: “I am cool”, “I am hot” and “I love Halloween.”

1. Sabrina Carpenter

Sabby C is where it’s at. We’re all still listening to Short n’ Sweet, and her viral Juno positions videos are filling our TikTok pages. Plus, it’s a surprisingly easy costume to pull off. Especially, if like me, you have blonde hair. Give yourself her signature curly blow-out and search through all your mini skirts and corsets – paired with some knee high boots. This isn’t a hard costume to pull off and is so cute.

2. Men in Black

If you’re still hoarding your school uniform, this is perfect for you. Or, just go through your Dad’s wardrobe. A black mini skirt, a black tie, and a white shirt, is all you need. However, if you’re not hoarding these things from your school days, you can most definitely go out and buy these now and keep them so you’re all ready for your summer internship. Paired with some black sunglasses, you’re ready for the club.

3. Kiss/marry/kill

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Are you and your trio struggling for a group costume? “Kiss, marry, kill” is perfect and so easily done. Perhaps you can be Cupid, a Bride, and Patrick Bateman. There is so many different ways to do this – without hugely over complicating it. Then, you can spend the rest of your night playing this iconic game. After Amelia Dimz’s latest Chicken Shop Date with Andrew Garfield, I’ve constantly been playing kiss/marry/kill in my head with all the Spidermen. How dare you kill Tobey Maguire?

4. Vicar and nun duo

Some could argue this costume as a form of blasphemy, others a clear example of adoration for God. Either way, this is a fun and affordable costume to do with your bestie last minute. An all-black fit and a make-shift veil is all you need. Don’t forget the cross necklace around your neck.

5. Cowboys/cowgirls

If you haven’t had the chance to go full Dallas Cowboy cheerleader, you can still put on a denim mini skirt and cowboy hat and yeehaw all night long. Most, if not all, costume shops sell cowboy hats, or even just Amazon. Everything else is in your wardrobe.

If you are still on the search for affordable costume shops in London, I won’t gate keep Mad World Fancy Dress in Shoreditch. It’s the best. You can get everything there – even if it’s just your classic devil horns or cat ears. You are very welcome in advance.

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