Last-minute Halloween costume ideas

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Last-minute costumes


If you're behind the ball this Halloween season, trying to come up with a last-minute costume, then try these ideas on for size. Add your ideas at lehighvalleylive.com.


Guys

Tourist: White socks, sandals, shorts, Hawaiian shirt (Bonus points for accessories: a fanny pack, map, sunscreen on your nose, or a large camera around the neck)*
'70s game-show host/ “Anchorman” wanna-be: Plaid '70s-style suit (the bigger the pattern, the better), microphone made from a black dowel rod with a foam piece glued on the top
Train conductor: Striped overalls, hat, white long-sleeve shirt (soot optional)*
Farmer: Flannel shirt, overalls, straw hat, bandanna tied around your neck*
Grandmother: Printed mu mu, wig, slippers, glasses*
Brawny man: Red plaid flannel shirt, jeans, scruffy beard (flash the pearly whites as you hold a roll of paper towels for instant recognition)
Cookie monster: Blue sweatpants, blue sweatshirt, box of Chips Ahoy cookies, cookie jar (the more crumbs on your shirt, the better)*
Popeye: Black t-shirt, blue pants, brown shoes, white sailor’s hat, corncob pipe, can of spinach
Sugar-Daddy: Glue or tape sugar packets or sugar cubes to a sweatshirt and an old pair of pants.
The lost remote: Tie two couch cushions around your front and back (but be forewarned that you will have to explain this one to every person at every party)*
Showerer: Plastic shower curtain, shower cap, hula-hoop, rope (Glue a plastic shower curtain to a hula-hoop, knot rope around hoop and tie two straps at the shoulders so it looks like you’re standing in a shower. Note: Wear shorts.
Steve Urkel: Plaid shirt tucked into your jeans (which should be hiked way up), white socks, suspenders, sneakers, glasses
Gals

Pirate: Black knee-length boots, leggings, striped shirt, bandana (parrot and eye patch optional)
Eskimo: Ugg boots, vintage fur hat, fur vest
Marilyn Monroe: White dress, blond wig, red lipstick, fake mole, white heels
Matador: Spanish-style dress, red blanket*
Gypsy: Pull out that long, sequined summer skirt you just packed away, add a peasant-style shirt, bangles, necklaces , and a flower for your hair.
Olive Oyl: Red scoop-neck sweater with a white collared shirt underneath, black skirt, white earrings, black wig
Baked potato: Two words -- aluminum foil*
Dryer cling: Pin socks, dryer sheets all over yourself*
Muffin Man: Glue a muffin to a thick plastic headband*
Paula Deen: Short white/gray wig, apron, butter, carry a Paula Deen cookbook with you and call everyone “Sugar”
Golfer: Plaid shorts or skirt, polo, plaid hat
Zombie cheerleader: Cheering outfit, white makeup on face and arms, black lipstick, add scars with eyeliner and fake blood to complete the ensemble (The zombie idea can carry over to many other costumes)*
Couples

Two amigos: Sombreros, ponchos or a Navajo-style blanket that can be worn
"Mad Men": Vintage suit/tie for the guy, 60’s style dress for the gal
Cowboy/girl: Jeans, cowboy boots, cowboy hats, collared, button-down shirt
"Dodgeball" team: Matching track suits, sneakers, sweatbands
Popeye and Olive Oyl (see above)
Chiclets: Cut holes for your head and arms in a plain white pillowcase
Dominos: Take the chiclet costume and add black dots
Lucy/Charlie Brown: Blue dress and a football for the gal, yellow shirt with a black squiggly line across the front, black shorts for the guy
*Costumes can work for guys or gals.

Note: If you’re still stumped, visit Halloween.com for truly ingenious costume ideas.

Sources: Compiled from The Attic, Country Chic Boutique & Consignment, www.Halloween.com

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