6 Last Minute Halloween Costumes For Procrastinating Millennials

Millennials get a bad rep for a lot of things; disrupting the economy, texting while driving, or making every national news event into a meme (which at this point is more like a coping mechanism). One thing that might be true, however, is our penchant for procrastination. If you’re like me, and didn’t even realize Halloween was like, this week, here’s some last minute costumes to fool your friends and coworkers into thinking you’ve had your clever costume down for weeks.

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This costume is perfect for millennials, because millenials might be the only ones that actually get it. If you’ve ever found yourself typing something totally random into your URL bar, such as https://www.buzzfeed.com/ajsdas, you might find yourself on a 404 page. Take a white shirt, or any color for that matter, and draw on some simple or quirky error message that will make all your nerd friends laugh.

Banksy’s Shredded Painting

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If you’re someone who stays on top of the latest news in the art world, you might have heard that famed street artist Banksy recently sold his famous piece “Girl With Balloon” for 1 million pounds right before triggering a mechanism that shredded the entire thing to pieces. It was a moment in history for the art world, and now it can be your Halloween costume! Take a white shirt and either draw the silhouettes, or use spray paint for a more authentic look. Finish the costume by shredding the bottom of the shirt.

Kid in Pajamas

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It’s every millenial’s dream- an excuse to wear pyjamas all day. Embrace the comfort of some slippers and bring a pillow or a stuffed animal if you want to be super extra. Plus, it’s a costume that you don’t have to worry about never wearing again.

Ghost

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While this might be one of the most basic types of costumes out there, sometimes you just can’t beat a classic bed-sheet with circles cut out for the eyes. However, this costume has maximum customization potential. Feel free to add some accessories to the getup, or include some stockings to be a ~sexy ghost~

Scarecrow

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There are few things that scream autumnal much like a scarecrow. This surprisingly easy getup pretty much only requires a flannel plaid shirt, a pair of jeans or overall, a straw hat, and access to some makeup. If you’re an aspiring beauty guru, this is your time to shine. If you’re less than skilled with a makeup brush, you could probably get away with a few tastefully-placed stitches drawn on with some eyeliner.

Unicorn

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For those of us that love being fabulous on a budget, a unicorn costume might be a perfect fit. Try painting a party hat into a majestic unicorn horn, and feel free to go crazy with all the glitter. For the tail, try getting a bunch of rainbow-colored yarn together, or go splurge on a tail from the dollar store to complete this look.

Whatever costume you decide to go with, it can’t be any scarier than your student loan bills every month. Have a happy and safe Halloween!