From Carrie Bradshaw to Wednesday Addams, here’s how to affordably dress like your fave TV character for Halloween
It’s time to start putting our heads together and coming up with Halloween costume ideas before it’s too late! There’s nothing more irritating than waiting until the last second to come up with something and then looking like a half-baked Cookie Monster. Luckily, our televisions can provide all the inspiration we need to come up with easy yet spectacular-looking costumes. You can go sexy, funny, or scary — whatever floats your boat! It doesn’t have to be an impossible search, either. You needn’t look further than your friendly neighborhood mall to put together a fairly accurate and fun TV character-inspired costume!
Check these ideas out!
Daria
Am I immediately showing my age with this choice? Whatever, Daria will always be cool!
Forever 21 Chevron Patch Utility Jacket, $29.90
H&M Long T-Shirt in Dark Rust, $9.99
Urban Outfitters Silence & Noise Spin City Knit Skater Skirt, $49
Urban Outfitters Petite Round Readers Glasses, $16
DSW G by Guess Banks Combat Boots, %59.95
Et voilà, Daria! And let’s be real, you could totally wear any of these pieces out in your regular wardrobe, so it’s actually a very smart investment! Right?!
Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family
Hot Topic Black Textured White Collar Dress
Just couldn’t be easier! Don’t forget your braids! And if you’ve got a black dress already but need a collar to go with it, right this way!
Tobias Funke from Arrested Development
So, in case you haven’t seen the show, Tobias is a Never Nude, which is exactly what it sounds like. He always has a pair of cutoff jean shorts under everything he is wearing, including underwear. Meaning this is an incredibly easy costume to replicate!
Levi’s 501 shorts, $34.90
American Apparel Cotton Sandex Sleeveless Crop Top, $26
And that’s it! You can even go the extra mile and splash some blue makeup on your face!
Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City
Gotta go with the classic ensemble from the opening credits!
Kohl’s Sonoma Goods for Life Everyday Solid Tank, $8.99
Forever 21 Tulle A-Line Skirt, $19.90
Steve Madden Stecy Sandal, $79.95
Be sure to remember your strappy sky-high sandals and curl your hair and you’re all set!
Tina Belcher from Bob’s Burgers
Gap Soft-Spun Knit Roll-Sleeve Tee, $27.99
Urban Outfitters Cooperative Penelope Mini Skater Skirt, $49
American Apparel Stripe Calf-High Sock, $9
Urban Outfitters Campus Readers, $14
Daenerys Targaryen from Game of Thrones
Urban Outfitters Kimchi Blue Waterfall Chiffon Maxi Dress, $99
You can’t really go wrong with any long, flowy dress in blue tones, you know? Now you just have to get all those braids into your hair! At least your footwear can be comfy!
You can absolutely find what you need in the stores near your home to recreate your favorite TV characters, no matter what they are! It’s all about being open to what’s out there, being creative, and having fun!
Is your costume going to be TV-themed this year?
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