Putting together the perfect Halloween costume can be a bit of a challenging task, especially if people decide to do it on their own at home instead of running to the party store to purchase it. Don't get us wrong — homemade Halloween costumes can be very unique and fun — but the folks who are making them actually have to have a few creative bones in their body to pull off a winning look.
We get it, Halloween costumes are expensive, and oftentimes all of the stores have the same few options available. However, if someone decides to make a costume at home, then that person should probably also commit to putting in a little bit of effort. Sometimes a costume that seems super easy can actually be pretty complex.
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No one wants to be the person at the party who is wearing such a bizarre or poorly made costume that everyone keeps asking, "What are you supposed to be?" That can be embarrassing.
Take a look at these photos to see some of the worst homemade Halloween costumes people have attempted. It's honestly pretty bad — and we don't want these mistakes to have to be repeated.
Just add blood?
I'm not sure what this girl has going on with the whole bloody thing — but it's really not workin' for her. (And it's pretty gross too.)
Not-so-scary witch
He's ... a tree? Or the lawn?
Huh? Not sure what's going on here.
Nice try -- but she'll never be the prom queen.
Ho ho ho!
Tonya Harding? Or Nancy Kerrigan?
You gotta give him creativity points.
Yep, she's a Lite Brite.
When in doubt, cut two holes in a sheet.
