Easy Teacher Halloween Costumes

Last year I had a great idea for a Halloween costume. I bought all of the supplies and put it together, and didn’t try it on until the night before I needed it.  It. Looked. Awful.  So I needed a last minute costume – I rifled through my closet and put together the perfect librarian costume – a pencil skirt, a book-themed graphic tee, a cardigan, a bun, and glasses. I grabbed a couple of books off the shelf and it was a hit.  My last minute costume turned out so great that I’ve challenged myself to come up with a costume out of my closet every year. 

This year I’m going to be a gypsy. I gathered a maxi skirt, collection of scarves, long beaded necklaces, an armful of bracelets, and a bunch of rings.  The only thing that I bought was a belly dancing skirt for $5 on Amazon. 

There really are a ton of great costumes that you can make with clothes you already have (especially if you have as many clothes as I do).  Here are some other great ideas:

• Farmer/Cowgirl – Jeans, a plaid shirt, boots, and a bandana
• Mary Poppins – Black skirt, white button down shirt, and an umbrella (you might have to splurge for a bowler hat)
• Baker – An apron, oven mitts, and a couple of spatulas
• Sick day – A blanket, pajamas, messy hair, and a box of kleenex
• Rosie the Riveter – Jeans, a denim shirt, and a bandana
• Mime – Black and white striped shirt, white gloves, black hat
• Tourist – Cargo shorts, Hawaiian shirt, camera, and a map
• Grandma – Bath robe, slippers, curlers, glasses on a string
• Skier – Snow pants, winter coat, stocking cap, mittens, and goggles
• Yoga instructor – Yoga pants, tank top, and a yoga mat
• Lumberjack – Plaid shirt, jeans, suspenders, work boots, stocking cap
• Equestrian – Leggings, white button down shirt, blazer, and riding boots
• Coach – Track suit, tennis shoes, whistle, clipboard