Think putting together a costume that’s both spooky and culturally relevant is impossible? Look no further than the veritable hot bed of inspiration that is American Horror Story. Specifically, this Freak Show season which (finally!!!) premiered last night. If you’re looking to let your freak flag fly this All Hallows’ Eve, here are four DIY costume ideas that are totally easy.
Related: 7 Reasons To Be Stoked For ‘American Horror Story: Freak Show’
KATHY BATES
Truth be told, you could just slap on a beard and that would be that, but this is also a pretty good excuse to cop that fringed statement piece you’ve been eyeing all summer. Just be sure to practice your Pennsylvania-by-way-of-Kathy-Bates accent.
+ WRAP DRESS: $85.69
+ LACE KIMONO JACKET: $59.99
+ HEADBAND: $4.80
+ NECKLACE: $9.50
+ BEARD: $9.99
ANGELA BASSETT
She may not make her episodic debut until next week, but Angela Bassett’s three breasted woman might be the MOST culturally relevant look of the bunch. This one will take a little finessing of the fake chest plates, but if you layer them and pop over a bandeau, you’ll be making headlines in no time.
+ SUPER DROOPER BOOBS: $9.99
+ LEOPARD BELT: $10.90
+ FISHNET CROPTOP: $15.80
+ BANDEAU: $3.80
+ FLORAL SKIRT: $19.90
+ CURLERS: $8.99
SARAH PAULSON
Here, we have Dot and Bette–played expertly by Sarah Paulson–this one is a little more difficult since you can’t, y’know, grow another head. BUT if you print a photo of yourself to life size, stick it on a popsicle stick for added rigidity, and slip into your most Rihanna-y satin bedroom number, you’re your own conjoined twin.
+ SATIN DUSTER: $90.00
+ SATIN MAXI DRESS: $22.85
+ HEADBAND: $5.50
EVAN PETERS
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If you want to channel Evan Peters’ Jimmy Darling, just bind your fingers with transparent scotch tape. TA DA!
+ TAPE: $9.62
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