Having a good costume is scary. Having no costume is way scarier. Between the new season of American Horror Story and midterms, it's certainly no surprise that Halloween can creep up on you. But you can rest in peace because there are so many options that will spirit away your troubles, get rid of the problems that were haunting you and bury your fears — you get the idea.
Thrift shop
Take your pick of any movie/book/tv show character and make a list of all the pieces that you need. Grab some friends and start a scavenger hunt at the nearest thrift store. Remember to share your list with your buddies to cover more ground.
Dollar store
This is for all the Pinterest fans out there. Get creative with budget crafts and DIY projects by putting that infamous college student ingenuity to the test. Table tennis balls double as eyeballs, pipe cleaners are snakes and worms, yarns make a witchy wig and the list goes on and on.
Costume rentals
If you are the type who is afraid of commitment, costume rental might be just the thing for you. They have a wide assortment of outfits to pick from, are relatively cheap, and — best of all — some of them ship right to your doorstep.
Online shopping
Why bother stepping foot outside when you have the internet? Browse thousands of costumes online from the safety of your home, leaving you with more time to plan your spooky activities. Furthermore, with an Amazon student account, you get free two day shipping.
Friends and family
The most budget friendly option and the most friendly friendly one as well. This is your chance to cash in on some of those brownie points and IOUs from doing chores or lending notes to your friends. Choose a well known character and then play a little mix-and-match game with the contents of your fellow acquaintance's wardrobe.
Make-up artists
Ladies and gents, this is the moment you have been waiting for. Channel that inner make-up guru and unleash the most drop dead gore-geous look onto the unsuspecting world. With such a killer look, you do not have to worry about your outfit. Dress simply and let your terrifying creation do all the talking.