There are plenty of valuable life lessons in Mean Girls, but when October hits and everyone starts planning their Halloween costumes, there's one quote that pops to mind: "Halloween is the one day a year when a girl can dress up like a total slut and no other girls can say anything else about it. The hardcore girls just wear lingerie and some form of animal ears."
Halloween slut-shaming aside, the movie taught us that making a last-minute costume is pretty damn easy, as long as you've got a stocked lingerie drawer. Whether you're strapped for costume options or want something sexy on a budget, your nice nightgowns or bra and panty sets can save you. All you'll need is a few accessories (not just animal ears) to pull off several creative costumes. Read on for a little inspiration.
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Cat
Start with: Your favorite leopard-print bra (or slip) paired with a black skirt
Finishing touches: Cat ears, drawn-on whiskers, a leopard-print midi skirt.
Fembot
Start with: A pale pink nightie, preferably with feather or pom pom detailing.
Finishing touches: Elbow-length satin gloves, frosty makeup, voluminous hair.
Skeleton
Start with: A strappy body harness (Pro Tip: Look for a stretchy one for max comfort.) and solid white underwear.
Finishing touches: Spooky skeleton makeup, striped sheer tights.
Devil
Start with: A red nightgown
Finishing touches: A pair of devil horns, fishnets (red or black), red heels, and a pitchfork
Beyoncé In "Single Ladies"
Start with: A black bodysuitFinishing touches: Black heels, smoky eye makeup, and two of your closest friends.
Angel
Start with: A white nightgown, or a white longline bra and tutu
Finishing touches: Wings, a halo, dainty jewelry.
Freudian Slip
Start with: Any slip dress and a name tag that says, "Hello my name is...Freud"
Finishing touches: A book on psychology
Witch
Start with: A black nightgown or bodysuit and add a tulle skirt and pointed hat
Finishing touches: A broomstick and colorful wig
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