We sent photographer Megan Tansey Whitton and stylist Aundrea Bell out with a limited time and budget to create these last-minute DIY Halifamous costumes.

  • jimmymelvinjr
    Hat, sweater, sweatpants and shoes from Source for Sports (5657 Spring Garden). Previously owned necklace. Fake “there is no rats in the Melvin family” rodent, $0.49 from the Salvation Army Thrift Store (5280 Green, also available at Glow Parties, 3600 Strawberry Hill). Start working now on your “five o’clock shadow.”
  • ellenpagelg
    Helmet, knee and elbow pads from a friend’s garage. Previously loved American Apparel socks (1482 Queen). Fishnets and cut-off gloves from the dollar store. Kilt from grandma’s attic. T-shirt courtesy of Rock Candy Boutique (5189 Prince). Roller skates borrowed from a friend. Go nuts with the black eyeliner and mascara for that Hurl Scout look.
  • peterkelly_stache2
    Suit, shirt and tie were the model’s own. Briefcase borrowed from a friend’s dad. Plunger from the toilet. Old-school Kelly moustache from the dollar store. Don’t forget to use lots of blush for those flustered city council moments. Bonus: you get to throw candy.
  • kellymask
    Do it proper-like. Cut out the mask from this week’s Coast cover. Place it over your face. You can laminate it or just keep it simple.