Halloween Costume Inspiration for Students

Halloween is a massive event on the student calendar, with another excuse to go out and get drunk during the week! Sometimes picking a costume can be a bit pricey. Whether you’re the self-proclaimed king or queen of fancy dress, or prefer something a little more subtle, we have put together a list of student Halloween costume ideas that won’t break the bank.

Last Minute Ideas

1. Minnie and Mickey Mouse – You’ll need headbands which you may already have from a trip to Disneyland, or you can often find them at stores like Primark or Amazon. With a red and white polka dot outfit or simply all black, you’re good to go!
2. Scooby-Doo Characters – This is an ideal costume for Halloween with your flatmates, besties or couples costume.
3. Woody and Jessie from Toy Story – Keep it simple with cowboy hats, a checked yellow shirt and cowboy/ brown boots if accessible!
4. Violet Beauregarde – Even if you are not good with makeup this is still an easy costume, simply dust some purple eyeshadow or dab some face paint onto your nose and throw on a matching blue tracksuit.
5. Minions – This can be a group costume or singular, grab some dungarees and a yellow t-shirt, maybe a pair of goggles.
6. Devil or Angel – Simple and effective, all you’ll need to buy is some devil horns or angel wings, throw on a red or white outfit and you’re ready to go.
7. The iconic ‘Mia Wallace’ – Mia Wallace’s look on the movie poster for Pulp Fiction is a more sultry idea for Halloween. Grab a black wig, choker necklace, black pants and white shirt/top with a prop ciggy in hand!
8. Barbie and Ken – All you’ll need is something pink! Unless you are going for a more specific Barbie or Ken outfit, then you’ll need to head to the costume shops.
9. Leopard – Everyone has at least some item of leopard print clothing in their wardrobe. With the leopard spots on your back, you are ready to party.
10. Ghost – Worse comes to worse and you have a super last-minute plan, chuck on a bed sheet with some eye holes and you’re a super spooky ghost.

Costume Shops in Aberdeen

Shopping in low-cost stores and costume shops for Halloween is ideal for students on a budget. Some of the best costume stores in Aberdeen include Partymania and The Fun House, both located in the city centre near our Aberdeen student accommodation halls. Other low-cost stores include Primark, big name super markets often have some cheap Halloween bits!

Charity Shops in Aberdeen

Alternatively, if you are looking for some more sustainable costume ideas for Halloween, Aberdeen has no shortage of charity shops. Some of the best charity shops in Aberdeen for students looking to piece together the perfect Halloween costume include The Closet, Shambles, Bosies Breast Cancer Charity and Home-Start Aberdeen to name a few.

Tips For a Cheap Halloween

• Use items you already own – This can be anything from leopard print clothing, pink clothing, a basic outfit with an extravagant makeup look, get creative with it. Already got a costume from last year? Re-use it or even lend it to a friend!
• Get creative – Upcycle something for your costume, if you have the time, like a hat or crown, you may even learn a new skill whilst creating your costume.
• It doesn’t have to be perfect – Your costume doesn’t have to be identical from head to toe just a few distinctive elements so people can easily identify your costume.
• Don’t buy things you won’t use again – For example if you need a red lipstick for your costume but won’t ever wear it again, borrow your friends, mix some red eyeshadow with a clear lipgloss/ dark lipstick or find the best deal you can if neither of those options are possible.

Best Places To Go Out in Aberdeen

• Unit 51 – Known for it’s Thursday night parties down at the tunnels, always offer great Halloween club nights for the biggest, best and freakiest night of the year!
• The Cellar – Offering you and your pals a spooky boogie with their Halloween club special.
• Popworld – Throwing the wildest, most unforgettable Halloween bashes that keep you dancing all night long. Expect thrill(er)ing tunes, killer costumes and errie-sistible drinks!
• Foundry – Get into the Halloween spirit at Foundry for a hauntingly good atmosphere at the best pub in Aberdeen.
• Bobbin – Offering a boozy brunch and exclusive Halloween drinks, spine-tingling shots and sharing pitchers.

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