Since Halloween is this weekend (sort of), I thought it was time for some party ideas that people could actually use. Plus, I have a midterm to study for so I don't have time to be really sarcastic. (OK, I always have time to be really sarcastic). In case you, too, have had way too many midterms and not enough time to procrastinate and consider what to be for Halloween, here are some suggestions.
Many of them involve things that you have laying around your room anyway, so they're easy to throw together before you head out to the parties. And remember, in case you have trouble deciding, Halloween is on a Monday this year; so theoretically, you could have at least five different costumes ready.
BC graduate - This costume might be too scary for some, especially seniors. Dress up like you graduated from BC and are about to head off into the real world. You can either wear a graduation cap and gown or a suit that you would wear to an actual job. Take your pick.
Your favorite professor - Whether it's throwing on a worn sweater and a blazer or getting your hair to frizz out in just the right places, why not dress up like one of your most (or least) beloved professors?
Carry around a briefcase full of random papers that you hope to pass back some day soon (like maybe next semester) and the books that the class is supposed to be reading. Threaten to quiz anyone you run into who you feel may not have actually read the material.
Hillside girl or guy - Wear at least three polo shirts, preferably of different lengths for variety. Wear a pearl necklace so large that people wonder if you have a neck. The necklace must be that large so that you can still see it when all three polo collars are popped. Throw in something Burberry, whether it is a belt, hat, or full-body cloak. Don't forget to wear a ponytail with a big ribbon in it, and you must be carrying a tote bag, preferably Herve Chapelier or Longchamp.
For guys, wear a pink polo shirt and khakis. The khakis should look deceptively worn, as though you have ventured into the woods or at least into an EMS store.
Throw on the appropriately weathered baseball cap of your choice and a belt with small whales, lobsters, flamingos, or other inappropriate animals of your choice. Wear penny loafers or topsiders without socks.
Crazy Superfan - If you're looking for an effort-free costume, just throw on your Superfan shirt. Paint your face and pour copious amounts of beer on your body. Carry around a sign in case you run into the ESPN camera crew. Begin to randomly scream "Go Eagles!" and point your finger in the air dramatically.
Garden gnome - Wear a shirt and pants in primary colors, complemented nicely by a large belt and shoes with buckles on them.
If you're not a freshman guy who has conveniently stopped shaving since arriving at college, you can either buy a fake beard or paint one on using a Sharpie (OK, maybe you should paint it on using an ink that won't still be on your face five days later).
Wear a large, pointy, red hat. You can even consider advertising for Travelocity.
Someone who still has midterms - Wear a large, universally unflattering sweatsuit. Complain to anyone who will listen that you have too much work to do for all of your classes, especially [insert class that conveniently has a midterm this week].
Carry at least two bags full of books that you have not read, much less opened, since you got them in September. There should also be food in these bags that you are trying to sneak past the library security guard (let's call her Wanda).
As an extra realistic touch, don't shower, just mist yourself with Febreeze on your way to O'Neill or Bapst.
Happy Halloween!
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